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

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will host a webinar for stakeholders interested in learning more about the remanufacturing draft guidance and the discussion paper on cybersecurity and servicing of medical devices. This webinar will: Help clarify whether activities performed on devices are likely remanufacturing Is intended to convey the FDA’s current thinking on Read More

Join us for an interactive webinar focused on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 3 Preparedness Training.​ Prepare your business to practice good cyber hygiene and protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Discover the 17 domains that apply to CMMC Level 3, including access control and risk management. Learn the essential differences between CMMC Level Read More

Despite the hard data and statistics involved, predictive analytics can be elusive to organizations who want to take their operations to the next level. Most companies find they don’t know where to begin. But once mastered, analytics can be a useful tool to create real value for both equipment suppliers and their customers. Howden, a Read More

With so much competition and opportunity in the market today, manufacturers are compelled to pursue deeper connections with their customer base to protect their business. Digitalization may provide a solution in this effort. Just as other industries have used technology to build greater awareness of consumer trends and behaviors, manufacturers can do the same and Read More