Innovative Manufacturers Center
Driving Manufacturing Growth and Innovation in Central Pennsylvania
It’s not at all surprising that COVID-19 has brought much attention to Environment, Health and Safety in the workplace given we have been dealing with a major health crisis for more than a year now. Safety is certainly of even greater concern for organizations and their people. A more interesting and perhaps encouraging outcome is that companies Read More
Equip sales & customer service teams with skills for proactive conversations, managing expectations & turning complaints into opportunities. How are you handling upset customers when supply chain delays are happening? All around the world, manufacturing organizations are reporting delays in materials needed to create their products. As a result, clients are delayed in getting what Read More
Join JARI on Thursday, July 15th as Tiffany Wetzel-Sturtz of Barnes, Saly & Company presents Accounting for Non-Accountants, during an online Expertise Matters session. Attendees will learn about accounting jargon, the accounting equation, understanding bookkeeping basics, reading and analyzing basic financial statements, helpful financial ratios, tips for preventing and detecting fraud, and other important topics Read More
Improving energy efficiency and reducing energy-related costs can often require investment in new equipment, technology, or controls. Often, many companies are eligible to apply for funding assistance to offset the cost of energy efficiency improvement efforts, but are uncertain where to find these incentives. Eligibility of sites and projects, as well as project payback estimates, should be considered carefully. This webinar will cover funding Read More
Manufacturers are struggling to hire skilled labor to fill positions; meanwhile, millions of Americans who lost their jobs during the pandemic are trying to find their place once again in the workforce. Manufacturing has a critical need that the American workforce can fill, but we need to recalibrate the way we think about hiring and Read More
As you look to improve your production processes, automation is a must. But, what does that mean? There are many levels of automation and there is no "one size fits all" approach. Every application is unique and you don't necessarily need to automate an entire process. Nor, does the process need to be repetitive. Technology Read More
People-Centric leadership 101: Leadership techniques and behaviors to achieve enterprise excellence The People-Centric Leadership 101 course was designed to provide leaders with a comprehensive overview of People-Centric Leadership and the framework required to build a culture which supports and inspires innovation and continuous improvement. In this interactive, multi-day course participants explore: The value and benefits Read More
How does COVID-19 and other pathogens spread between different zones of the office? Dr. Jason DeGraw of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) will discuss the effect of ventilation rates on the concentration and spread of COVID-19 and other pathogens within office buildings as well as the energy implications of the ventilation strategies addressed. Analysis Read More
This webinar will cover Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 basics, including real-life business challenges. During the webinar, Project Spectrum will: Explain the purpose of the CMMC. Examine the Level 1 domains and provide solutions to common challenges. Provide cyber hygiene best practices for preventing several types of cyberattacks. Define key CMMC terms and Read More
IMC is partnering with the Manufacturers’ Association to bring Warehouse Safety Training for Manufacturers to Central Pennsylvania! This training program focuses on warehouse hazards. The program will help workers and employers recognize serious workplace hazards, including implementing injury prevention measures and understanding employee rights and employer responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Warehouse Read More
The last year and a half has shaken the supply chain plans of every industry, particularly the transportation and manufacturing sectors. Supply shortages threaten manufacturers’ ability to meet demand, and the semiconductor chip shortage threatens to hobble the emerging global recovery. Join us as Ernst & Young LLP, IndustryWeek and FleetOwner panelists explore these critical issues facing the transportation and Read More
Cybersecurity is more important than ever. IMC, in connection with NIST MEP, is partnering with Project Spectrum to assist manufacturers with free education and cyber readiness checks for NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Levels 1, 2, and 3. Join us as we attend these upcoming webinars and connect anytime with our in-house cybersecurity advisor, Nathan Allen Read More
