Innovative Manufacturers Center
Driving Manufacturing Growth and Innovation in Central Pennsylvania
Poor training causes problems! Many companies struggle with training that is inconsistent or ineffective. This results in slower production times, increased scrap, lower quality, even decreased employee retention. Luckily, Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Instruction (JI) is back! TWI JI originated in the U.S. in the 1940s to support the WW2 effort by boosting manufacturing Read More
Why are some organizations able to innovate over and over again while others remain stagnant? The organizations that are able to consistently innovate, understand that creativity and innovation are not accidental - they are intentional. Design thinking is a human-centered creative process, which brings you to solutions of real, unmet needs in the world. What Read More
Event is Full - Contact Lauri Moon at laurim@imcpa.com to be added to the waiting list. In a world with increasing complexity, competition, and change, responding with effective, creative, solutions are needed more than ever; however, understanding exactly how to do this can be a challenge. During this roundtable, we will look at the fundamentals Read More
CMMC was developed in order to protect certain information and data related to DoD programs and contracts. The CMMC certification Level (1, 2 or 3) required is determined by what type of defense-related information your company handles. It is vital that you understand the information to be controlled and protected and, also what steps you Read More
Learn the different ways manufacturers across Pennsylvania are leveraging online learning to develop their incumbent workforce, from entry level staff who need foundational skills to seasoned staff who may need to brush up on new technologies. Tooling U-SME offers a wide array of online learning assets that are easy to customize and administer through its Read More
EVENT POSTPONED - If interested in learning more about this workshop series, contact IMC Business Advisor, Rick Terry at rickt@imcpa.com or call 570-329-3200. An innovative enterprise is one which has a creative culture and creative processes. Design Thinking is a human-centered approach to problem solving which begins with understanding complex problems through the lens of Read More
In 2021, the DoD announced changes to the CMMC program as "CMMC 2.0". In 2023, the government plans to begin rolling out the requirement for formal CMMC certification through new contractual requirements. Soon, CMMC certification will be a requirement for all defense-related contracts. This webinar will review the latest updates from the DoD on CMMC Read More
EVENT IS FULL Image Credit: MRC Poor training causes problems! Many companies struggle with training that is inconsistent or ineffective. This results in slower production times, increased scrap, lower quality, even decreased employee retention. Luckily, Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Instruction (JI) is back! TWI JI originated in the U.S. in the 1940s to support Read More
This year, CMMC starts to take effect. The requirements to become CMMC certified are stringent and can take significant effort and expense. Due to the extensive assessment criteria, your company will need to be well prepared for a successful certification. In this session, we will walk through a roadmap for preparing for CMMC certification. We'll Read More
A great safety culture is when effort goes beyond mere compliance and becomes commitment. Compliance is what we do because we have to. Commitment is what we do because we want to. Even with formal programs in place, manufacturers often struggle to get the outcomes they desire. Good leaders want to make an impact on Read More
To avoid wasting time and money as you prepare for CMMC certification, it is important to understand your starting point. A self-assessment is a great tool that can reveal your organization's strengths and gaps that need to be closed. The challenges with a self-assessment are to have a good understanding of what is required and Read More