Manufacturing Outreach Center

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Driving Innovation & Growth

For over two decades, the UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC) has been working alongside small and mid-sized manufacturers to enhance efficiency, foster innovation, and achieve sustainable success.

Through technical assistance, training, and workforce development, MOC provides tailored solutions to help businesses improve processes, strengthen leadership, and optimize operations. Whether through lean methods, quality management, supply chain strategies, or advanced technologies, MOC equips manufacturers with the tools to thrive in a competitive landscape.

With a commitment to hands-on support and measurable impact, MOC ensures that every engagement delivers lasting value. Ready to transform your operations? MOC is here, by your side, to help your business succeed.

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Proven Strategic Solutions

UW-Stout’s Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC) brings expert-driven strategies to help businesses across industries overcome challenges, innovate, and grow. Through strategic guidance, hands-on training, and targeted assessments, MOC equips organizations with the tools to achieve operational excellence, workforce development, and sustainable success. Backed by UW-Stout and the MEP National Network, we ensure measurable impact, driving results that set businesses apart.

Comprehensive Solutions for Every Stage of Business Growth
  • Operational Excellence – Lean methods, leadership, quality management, supply chain optimization, and sustainability.
  • Growth Strategies – ExporTech™, reshoring, strategic planning, and supply chain enhancement.
  • Talent & Culture Development – Training Within Industry (TWI), leadership skills, and Kata methodologies.
  • Innovation & Technology – Automation, AI, cybersecurity, Technology Scouting, and additive manufacturing.
  • Targeted Assessments – Export readiness, automation advising, continuous improvement, ISO gap analysis, and profit risk assessment.
Real-World Impact

MOC’s clients see measurable financial benefits—often before projects even conclude. With services customized for each company, we ensure every engagement delivers long-term results, not one-size-fits-all solutions.

Serving 33 northwestern Wisconsin counties, we partner with businesses to roll up our sleeves, refine operations, and drive success—one company at a time.

Let's Move Your Business Forward

MOC has the experience, strategies, and tools to help you define goals, create action plans, and achieve sustainable growth. Ready to get started? Let’s talk about how we can support your success.

ExporTech™

ExporTech™ was designed specifically for manufacturers who need innovative ways to grow, and see international sales as part of the answer.
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MEP National Network™

NIST logoUniversity of Wisconsin-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center is part of the MEP National Network™ and NIST MEP in Wisconsin. 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. MEP Centers are located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico and draw on the talents of over 1,400 trusted advisors and experts to provide assistance to small and midsize manufacturers.


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