South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Training for the
People Who Make Things
Courses, structured learning paths, and a peer network designed for South Carolina manufacturers.
Why SCMEP
A private, non-profit founded in 1989 — one of the first three centers in the national NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership network.
Focused Learning
Single courses or structured paths across continuous improvement, quality and inspection, safety, leadership, and project management — including A3 problem solving, Lean 101, AS9100, and PMP certification prep.
Browse the catalogIndustry-Driven
OpExChange is a peer network for operational excellence — plant tours, benchmarking discussions, and shared best practice among manufacturers across the state.
Join the networkSouth Carolina Manufacturing
An affiliate of the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership at the U.S. Department of Commerce, working with manufacturers across South Carolina to improve performance, quality, and competitiveness.
About SCMEPLearning Paths
Structured programs that build a capability end to end, rather than a single course in isolation.