TMAC
Barbara Ward is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in quality management and process improvement across various industries, including aerospace, defense, and medical devices. Currently serving as a Technical and Business Management Advisor at TMAC since March 2019, Barbara specializes in guiding small and medium-sized businesses in implementing Quality Management Systems (QMS) such as AS9100, ISO 13485, and ISO 9001. Previous roles include Staff Quality Engineer at Stryker, Director of Operations Excellence at Standard Aero, and Business Owner at Caliber Business Solutions, among others. Barbara's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management/Industrial Engineering from Clemson University and an MBA from Georgia College & State University.
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TMAC
TMAC is the Texas representative of the MEP National Network, a public-private enterprise under the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST-MEP) . TMAC, comprised of 7 regional offices all housed within institutions of higher learning, works with Texas-based businesses to help develop and improve their products, processes, technology and people. Since 1995, TMAC has helped more than 4,700 organizations secure recorded improvements in revenue; cost optimization; and job growth. Our Mission: To increase the global competitiveness of the Texas economy by working to grow the extended manufacturing enterprise. Proof is in the Numbers: Since 1995, TMAC has worked with more than 4,700 companies and organizations. In independent surveys, those customers have reported cumulative impacts totaling: •$7.1 billion in new or retained sales •$2.1 billion in cost savings and cost avoidance on materials, labor, inventory and equipment •More than 65,005 Texas jobs created or retained Our Approach Makes Us Different: TMAC doesn't leave a to-do list for you to negotiate alone. We work with you to achieve dramatic results. Our objective is to develop your in-house expertise so that improvements are sustainable. Public Private Partnership: TMAC is an affiliate of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The MEP National Network is a unique public-private partnership that delivers comprehensive, proven solutions to U.S. manufacturers, fueling growth and advancing U.S. manufacturing. The program is hosted by seven partner institutions: Lamar University Southwest Research Institute (SWRI) Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Texas Tech University The University of Texas at Arlington The University of Texas at El Paso The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Our offices are strategically located across Texas. Call us at 817-272-5986 to see what we