Coronavirus Resources for Manufacturers

Coronavirus: Updates & How to Prepare

Purdue MEP is closely monitoring the COVID-19/coronavirus situation. We are committed to you, our manufacturers, and our mission to serve manufacturers across Indiana. Our greatest concern is for the health, safety, and well-being of our clients and staff. As a Unit of Purdue University, we will continue to comply with its operational directives.

We are also implementing the following:

1. We will be working remotely to the greatest extent possible. Please contact your local representative to determine if a virtual meeting is possible or to discuss the status of your current project.
2. We are now holding public face to face events and training. We are following current best practices issued by Purdue University and the state of Indiana. We have issued a "client site checklist acknowledgement form," to ensure the safety and impact of all participants. 
3. We are currently working on virtual training curriculum and have rolled out several online/virtual training options. Please let us know of any topics of interest, and what your biggest needs are during this time, so that we can understand what issues COVID-19 is causing for you.
4. Our staff is available for free remote consultations to help your company address operational, supply chain, or financial issues that may be arising as a result of the crisis. 

With the global spread of COVID-19 (the coronavirus disease) we, Purdue MEP is providing educational guides and direct support for our clients to help them plan, prepare, protect, and recover their operations. As the virus continues to make its way across the globe it is a good time to think through potential risks for you and your organization here in Indiana. We owe it to our customers, employees, and communities to ensure health and safety in our business practices.

In these unprecedented times, our Center remains dedicated to serving Indiana manufacturers. Our staff is available to assist your company and our subject matter experts are available to your company for consultation to help address manufacturing challenges.

As we navigate this uncertain time together, we would like to be your resource for the latest information on the virus, and how this will impact your business. 

COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Current EEOC COVID-19 Guidance
HHS COVID-19 Resource Page: COVID-19 Vaccines
CDC Vaccine State-by-State Allocation: COVID-19 Vaccine Initial Allocations
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
Operation Warp Speed
Senate Commerce Committee Hearing on Vaccine Logistics 

COVID-19 Critical PPE Manufacturing Initiative 

In light of the impact of the Coronavirus throughout the United States and the rest of the world, our organization is doing all we can to ensure businesses are prepared. We recognize this pandemic has impacted our daily lives, as well as manufacturing companies and their respective supply chains.

With Indiana being a national leader in manufacturing, we are in a position to help address these shortages. As such, Purdue MEP is creating a database for companies with capabilities to fill the market needs.

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