Innovative Manufacturers' Center
Driving Manufacturing Growth and Job Creation in Central Pennsylvania
Manufacturing managers face deadlines, quality metrics and output KPIs that hold them accountable for everything in operations. As manufacturing in an organization gets more connected to other business and organizational systems, the IT and OT data worlds are converging. But surprisingly, according to a survey by Hitachi Vantara and IndustryWeek, IT often feels like the group that gets Read More
Risks are everywhere in business. It is critical to conduct risk assessments to identify, assess and control the impact of risks. There are some risk assessments that need to be systematically conducted especially related to safe working practices and legislative compliance, where managing those risks is a matter of having formal processes in place. Risks Read More
There is always a risk of loss when shipping cargo. This risk can vary based on several factors such as mode of transport, commodity, origin/destination, packaging, and other considerations. It is important to understand what options exist to protect a shipper/consignee in the invent of a loss. Many times, there is confusion as to the Read More
Cybersecurity is a critical issue for all organizations, and economic development organizations are no exception. As these organizations work to support and grow local businesses, they must also be aware of the potential cyber threats that these businesses may face. That’s why IMC is excited to partner with our sister centers across Pennsylvania and MxD Read More
This webinar, hosted by our partners at Northeastern PA Alliance (NEPA), will provide a real life understanding of the more complex issues that may arise with export documentation and what is involved in transporting goods to foreign buyers. It will take you through the process of determining what documents are required and how they are Read More
Cybersecurity is a critical issue for all organizations, and economic development organizations are no exception. As these organizations work to support and grow local businesses, they must also be aware of the potential cyber threats that these businesses may face. That’s why IMC is excited to partner with our sister centers across Pennsylvania and MxD Read More
Join us as PennTAP and subject matter experts discuss the history, global trends and impacts of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks, especially as they relate to small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In this webinar, we will outline what SMEs need to know about ESG and discuss steps organizations can take to create and implement Read More
Join APPI Energy for this 30-minute update on what's happening in the energy markets, what to expect in the coming months, and key strategies and solutions for taking control of energy costs at your organization. Expect to learn: What's driving electricity and natural gas prices, both at a macro and micro level Procurement strategies that Read More
This PennTAP webinar will cover funding opportunities for small to mid-sized companies throughout Pennsylvania. Improving energy efficiency and reducing energy-related costs can often require investment in new equipment, technology, or controls. Many companies are eligible to apply for funding to assist with improvement efforts. Eligibility of sites and projects, as well as project payback estimates, Read More
Are you struggling to attract talent and retain your workforce? Is your company having trouble meeting demand due to a lack of available talent? We hear your frustration and concerns and that's why we've partnered with Tooling U-SME on a four-part virtual series on HR best practices to help your organization attract and retain skilled Read More
This webinar will explore fundamental manufacturing process improvements that are key to pollution prevention and to reducing carbon footprints in manufacturing companies. We will also highlight sustainable technology improvements developed for the metal casting industry that demonstrate effective green pathway solutions, which can be used in other manufacturing sectors. Register
Successful communication drives customer satisfaction, loyalty, and retention, improves problem resolution, enhances the customer experience, increases sales and revenue, contributes to brand reputation and differentiation, and provides valuable customer insights. It is a critical component of building successful and sustainable customer relationships. Customer communication should be intuitive—so why are there so many different approaches? Unfortunately, Read More
