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5/7 Manufacturing Council Meeting: Inside COVID-19 – Operational Protocols

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Josh Veronica

May 7, 2020

The Partnership hosted a special Manufacturing Council meeting on safe operating practices in the wake of COVID-19.

Safe facility and operational management are critical focal points for both the remainder of the New York State on PAUSE order and the wider reopening of the regional economy to come.

Participants heard from Abigail Bassett, Senior Director of Operational Excellence at MacLean-Fogg, as she shared the company’s COVID-19 related protocols and safety measures. With factories across the nation and globe, MacLean-Fogg has documented its operational protocols, which can add value to manufacturers of all sizes and industries.

Watch the Full Presentation Here:

Thank you to Maclean-Fogg for their expertise.

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