Innovative Manufacturers' Center

Many manufacturers have leaned out their processes so that the product physically flows efficiently down the line. But what about digitally? Can they look at all their data and glean insights from it? Do they digitally capture all the data they need to perform a thorough analysis to go beyond lean? According to Gartner, the answer is no. They estimate that 70% of all the shop floor data goes unused and much of the problem is that it’s not directly…

Developing a smarter more agile program that not only helps reduce risks and costs but also embeds excellence is what organizations should strive for. Establishing a program that provides enhanced visibility into potential risks provides you with what’s needed to protect your workers, the environment, and your bottom line now and in the future. Starter Pack: The key aspects needed to develop a best in class program Creating a Roadmap: Where do you start vs where to go next Program…

In today’s complex and fast-paced world, workplace safety training programs are vital for the protection and wellbeing of employees. But, creating a culture where employees are motivated to proactively adopt safety knowledge and practices takes more than defining policies and procedures, mandatory compliance training, and employee communications. Join EHS Today, along with Terry Mathis (Founder & CEO of ProAct Safety) and Carol Leaman (CEO of Axonify) on Thursday, May 9th from 2 – 3 pm as they share strategies for…

Safety in the workplace is a must if you want your employees to be productive and your company profitable.  Injuries and illnesses caused by unsafe acts and unsafe conditions are likely to happen when training, written programs and procedures are not planned and implemented. This 10-hr OSHA Outreach Training for General Industry program focuses on SAFE management principles that can make your company both compliant with OSHA and a safe place to work. During the training, you will learn the…

Have you outgrown QuickBooks or similar accounting system, but not sure where to start on selecting an ERP system? Then attend this session to learn: Common Pain Points of QuickBooks Users: inventory control, pricing strategies, spreadsheet hell Typical Reasons Companies Do Not Change: fear, cost, business disruption Starting the ERP Search: mapping out processes and requirements gathering Cost and Pricing: laying out expectations of software, services and infrastructure Vendor Criteria: experience, references, approach, etc. Implementation Expectations: time, resources required, training,…

Over time, wear and tear, improper operation, lack of maintenance, and changing use can lead to energy efficiencies and increased operating costs in institutional, commercial, or industrial buildings. Building Re-Tuning (BRT) is a low-cost approach to re-commission a building to restore or exceed its original performance. This PennTAP webinar will help those involved with building operations learn how to operate buildings more efficiently, reduce operating costs, and provide energy savings. Register