A manager tasked with introducing a lean approach should not downplay the challenge, writes Peter Anthony, CEO of UGN. Face-to-face communication is valuable, as is developing ambassadors for lean among Read More
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Cybersecurity Requirements for DoD Contractors
Today, more than ever, the Department of Defense (DoD) relies upon external contractors to carry out a wide range of missions and shares sensitive data with these entities. Under an Read More
Keystone Wood Products Association Releases Video Featuring Products Made with PA Hardwoods
Check out this great video released by the Keystone Wood Products Association featuring a number of IMC clients and the products they make using Pennsylvania hardwoods.
WEDnetPA FY 17-18 Application Deadline Extended
WEDnetPA FY 17-18 Application Deadline Extended to August 11th. WEDnetPA brings training funds to qualified companies across PA. If you are planning to send staff members to any of IMC’s 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
Survey on the Value of Manufacturing Credentials
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), through the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is conducting a study to determine the use and value of manufacturing credentials. There are Read More
IRCs Generate $14-to-$1 Return on Investment!
A recent study performed by the Regional Economic Studies Institute of Towson University indicates a treasury return on investment of $14.42:$1, indicating that for each $1 of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania funding Read More
2017 National Manufacturing Outlook and Insights: Strategies to Overcome the Headwinds
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the value of manufacturing was $2.17 trillion, or 11.9% of annual GDP, in Q2 2016. This represents more than the agriculture, construction, information, Read More
IRC Program Credited with the Creation and Retention of Over 6,000 Jobs in 2016
An independent analysis performed by the Fors Marsh Group, an applied research firm based in Arlington, Virginia, credited the Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center (IRC) Program with the creation and retention Read More
AME Mid Atlantic Announces AERCO Best Practices Event
This AME best practice workshop consists of presentations by AERCO associates, a facilitated tour of AERCO’s operations and breakout sessions offering a deeper dive into specific areas of interest. Workshop Read More
