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Manufacturers optimize automation with VESSA.
Eric Blaha is a business growth consultant who works with manufacturers throughout the state to improve productivity, reduce unplanned downtime, and identify opportunities and metrics to help drive business results. He draws his thoughts from experience working with manufacturers large and small, having seen many different manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Europe. Eric brings an open mind and willingness to learn so that he can help manufacturers of any discipline streamline their processes, reduce human error, and decrease overhead and carrying costs while improving productivity.
Prior to joining Enterprise Minnesota, Eric worked in supervisory, quality manager, and plant manager roles at CNH Industrial in Fargo, ND, and Revolv Manufacturing in Brainerd, MN.
A resident of Verndale, MN, Eric enjoys spending time with family, hunting, fishing, and raising crops and beef cattle.
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Manufacturers optimize automation with VESSA.
Farm-raised consultant Eric Blaha combines his ‘farm kid’ roots with innovative thinking to bring a unique view to lean consulting.
The Weekly Report – June 10, 2024 A competition between seasoned packaging experts and Enterprise Minnesota consultants reveals a path to greater efficiency.
New production-oriented peer councils enable manufacturers to discuss the nitty-gritty issues of the shop floor.
The Weekly Report – May 20, 2024 Most manufacturers know that automation can help them cope with challenges of our persistent worker shortage, but Eric…
Enterprise Minnesota growth consultants Eric Blaha and Ally Johnston explain why the companies that succeed through automation view employee engagement at its core.
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Although young, Eric Blaha boasts a wealth of manufacturing experience.