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 the staff.
The PA CareerLink of Columbia/Montour Counties announces:
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 interim rule issued in 2015 by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DoD contractors (including small businesses) must adhere to two basic cybersecurity requirements:
(1) They must provide adequate security to safeguard covered defense information that resides in or transits through their internal unclassified information systems from unauthorized access and disclosure; and
(2) They must rapidly report cyber incidents and cooperate with DoD to respond to these security incidents.
Failure to comply with the above requirements may prevent you from being able to conduct business with the DoD as of January 1, 2018!
NIST Interagency Report 7621 Rev. 1
If you are a supplier to DoD and have questions regarding compliance, contact IMC at info@imcpa.com or call 570-329-3200×8074.
Meet one-on-one with Pennsylvania’s Authorized Trade Representatives.
PA’s 15 international trade experts covering more than 50 unique markets will be available to discuss opportunities and offer insight to the markets they represent.
The following trade representatives will be available for meetings:
Locations:
State College on September 15 from 8:00 am top 4:30 pm. Click here to register for State College by August 30th.
Johnstown on September 18 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Click here to register for Johnstown event by September 7.
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 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 upcoming Lean Manufacturing programs in September, be sure to get your application submitted.
To learn more and to apply visit http://wednetpa.com/ or call IMC at 570-329-3200×8085 and we’ll get you connected to your local rep.
The Small Business Advantage Grant provides 50% matching grants, up to a maximum of $9,500 ($7,000 for lighting-only upgrades), to enable Pennsylvania small businesses with less than 100 employees to purchase energy efficient or pollution prevention equipment or adopt waste reduction processes. The program is open July 25, 2017 through June 30, 2018, or until funds are exhausted.
A 1-Hour webinar will be held on Friday, July 28 at 11:00 a.m. The Internet and call-in information is:
Internet and Audio:
Web Link https://copa.webex.com/copa/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0aad04ff0552bbd7ca8f72a708eb4860
For Audio only:
Phone Number: 650-479-3208
Passcode: 648 338 625
The full 2017 Grant Guidance, including all requirements, step-by-step instructions, and other necessary forms can be found on DEP’s Small Business Advantage Grant webpage. Spread the word, and apply early, as these grants are first come, first served.
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 people and millennials in particular – the fastest growing generation in the workplace. Jeff Kopenitz mentioned this fellow Jason Dorsey as the guru of workplace generational considerations. Other good stuff related to the subject on this site.
Click here to read “Unlocking Millennial Talent.
Two thoughts having just read it.
Also FYI, we recently developed a template of a selection and retention improvement strategy. It’s something that I think any company could work from to develop a company-specific selection and retention improvement strategy. Let me know if you’d like a copy.
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 many choices of credentials, but a significant lack of independent research regarding the quality, market value and effectiveness of manufacturing specific credentials. This research will provide information to U.S. manufacturers, career counselors and job seekers in reducing training costs and narrowing the skills gap.
On behalf of NIST MEP and IMC, we are asking you to participate in this important initiative. Please use the link below to access the survey before June 30th. Thank you for your time.
Click here to access the survey.
Click here to check out a YouTube video to learn more about Pennsylvania’s Tax Amnesty program.