OpExChange

March 23, 2026

Peeling Back the Layers: A Lean Manufacturing Kaizen at Leidos in South Carolina

Hosted at Leidos’ operation near Charleston, this OpExChange Lean manufacturing Kaizen brought together 19 participants from six companies, representing a diverse cross-section of South Carolina manufacturing. The event took place inside a relatively new, high-tech environment – a 150,000-square-foot facility supporting advanced manufacturing and system integration for…

Demystifying Generative AI in South Carolina

Timken Tyger River – TMOS 2 Flow, Quality, & Competitive Advantage

SiMT in Florence: Where Advanced Manufacturing Meets Workforce Development

Home Turf Advantage: KION’s Expansion Strengthens South Carolina Manufacturing

Building a Digital Twin: Seeing the Future Before You Build It

Smart Distribution, Human Touch: OpExChange Visits Northern Tool + Equipment in Fort Mill

Itron: Creating a More Resourceful World

From Fiber to Fabrication: South Carolina Manufacturers Ride the Data Center Wave

September 11, 2025

OpExChange Golf Tournament, Raises $28,900 for Upstate Warrior Solution

By Mike Demos, OpExChange Coordinator for the SCMEP On Monday, September 8th, the Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg hosted the inaugural OpExChange Golf Tournament, bringing together 20 teams of four players each from OpExChange member companies for a day of friendly competition and camaraderie. The event was more than…

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September 23, 2025

A Letter from the Publisher: In Defense of Dabo

As publisher of South Carolina Manufacturing, I spend my days covering businesses that understand the value of long-term vision, steady leadership, and weathering occasional setbacks. That’s why the recent criticism of Dabo Swinney troubles me. We’ve Become Spoiled Let’s be honest, we Clemson fans have become spoiled….

April 28, 2022