In celebration of Manufacturing Day on October 1st, the WiM Western PA Chapter will hold a dynamic roundtable discussion with prominent woman leaders. The discussion will highlight the background of each of our accomplished panelists, who are all experienced leaders and will share their insights, challenges and rewards. Register Panelists: Ashleigh Walters, President of ONEX and Read More

Many dusts are flammable. If you work around any combustible dusts, it is important to equip yourself and your team with proper FR protection. This webinar explores everything from combustible dust basics to details of the NFPA standards to help those who encounter combustible dust hazards improve their safety culture. Register By submitting this registration Read More

It’s no secret that in the last year and a half, manufacturers across all industries have endured significant disruptions to production and supply. In these challenging times, the goal is not to only survive, but to emerge as a leader. To capitalize on opportunities presented by disruptions, manufacturers must forego isolated, inflexible solutions in favor Read More

New technologies are emerging rapidly, and the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the need for applying innovative approaches to Environmental, Health, Safety to drive safety performance, lower costs, improve oversight and increase skills. Technology such as smart glasses, wearables, AI, drones, autonomous vehicles, robotics, and more are demanding that you rethink your EHS programs and adapt Read More

The process of incident investigations is a common practice that all safety professionals are experienced with, yet many of our investigations end up with the same root cause, human error. Most incidents can be tied to human error and although it is an accurate use for root cause, to make a change towards preventative safety Read More

Learn how to mitigate the business risks of today's disruptions while building a more resilient supply chain. As a smaller manufacturer, you continue to be more vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions than larger companies. Having to pay for more materials, parts or shipping is a difficult dynamic as you may not be able to Read More

When building a machine safety mindset, one of the five fundamental building blocks is establishing a risk assessment method.  Many individuals rely on their understanding of what equipment requires risk assessment or use a company standard that may not follow current applicable standards. This webinar will explore current risk assessment methods and the fundamental approach Read More

There are simple, low to no-cost steps you can take to make your building more energy-efficient, more cost-efficient, and more sustainable for the environment. PennTAP has created a free energy toolkit as a starting place and guide to small businesses when estimating potential energy savings for your building.   PennTAP’s toolkits have been designed to help estimate cost savings, energy reduction, and project payback.   Register

There has never been a better time for manufacturers to take advantage of 3D printing. More materials and capabilities are available then ever before, and pricing exists for companies of all sizes. However, the road to onboarding the right 3D printing solution can be a daunting task for some small and medium-sized companies to take Read More

Systems of Intelligence based on robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning cannot be implemented on a weak foundation. They depend on solid Systems of Record, such as Accounting/ERP, Warehouse Management, Procurement and Order Management. To keep up with the demands of their customers, many manufacturers are running home grown or legacy systems that need to Read More

Perhaps you’ve recently embarked on a digital transformation within your organization. If so, you’ve most likely heard of the promise of bots, robots, cobots, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Automation has been with us for some time and still carries the promise of making tasks happen better, faster, and cheaper. Where does Lean fit into this Read More

Technologies are evolving to meet the new CMMC certification requirements, everything from in-house capabilities, to the cloud, to outsourced resources to assist your organization in complying with the CMMC requirements. Join Scott Dawson, of Core Business Solutions, as he discusses a variety of technical solutions to assist your organization. Register