A rapidly evolving part of advancing your Continuous Improvement (CI) system, specific practices and initiatives is understanding the various technologies that can be applied to support solutions. This technology advancement Read More
Collaborative Robots and Lean/Continuous Improvement
I attended a collaborative robots (cobots) event yesterday that IMC cosponsored with the PA CareerLink for Columbia/Montour Counties and thought it worth a few observations within the context of lean/ Read More
Millennials, Hiring & Retention
Dear Manufacturing Leaders – Much talk about millennials these days and in particular as relates to manufacturing. Below is a link to a pretty good article about attracting and retaining Read More
Frank Demmler: It’s not your parents’ funding environment
(By Lee Stabert on May 17, 2016) FRANK DEMMLER is Vice President of Entrepreneurial Services at Innovation Works (Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southwestern PA). In his 30-year career, he has worked Read More
OSHA Finalizes New Workplace Injury Reporting Rule
(By Paul Clouser on May 11, 2016Posted in Workers’ Compensation) On May 11, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) finalized a recordkeeping and reporting rule that will require Read More
DOL Releases Updated FMLA Materials
(By Joe Sileo on May 18, 2016Posted in Employer Liability) The United States Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a new Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) poster. Employers who Read More
Sustainability Goals in the Supply Chain
More companies have moved beyond paying lip service to sustainability to embracing it and tracking its return on investment. (Supply Chain Management Review – Jim Barnes and Bob Trebilcock: 5-16-16) Read More
6th Annual Pennsylvania Energy Management Conference
Valuable Sponsorship & Display Opportunities Join the Industrial Energy Consumers of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Foundry Association and the Manufacturers’ Education Council and sponsor one of region’s premier energy management conferences. Read More
Manufacturers’ Injury and Illness Records to go Public
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has just released its “Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses” final rule. It will require businesses with 250 or more employees per Read More
It’s Time to Apply for the 2016 Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence!
Shortly over two weeks left to apply!!! If you’re proud of your safety and prevention program for its impact on reducing employee injuries, financial and other achievements, why not apply Read More
