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SUMMARY:Machine Shop Sales and Growth Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintMost machine shops share a common thread: wanting to grow\, but not quite sure how to go about growing and how to manage that growth. Does this sound familiar to you? If so\, this webinar will teach you some best practices for how to go about turning this challenge into a desirable and implementable growth strategy. \nBy attending this webinar you will be able to: \n\nLearn different ways to tap into new markets and new customers\nEvaluate and compare different growth opportunities\nLearn to determine the strategies that are right for your business\nManage risks associated with growth\n\nIMC sister-center\, Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) was recently awarded a grant to assess machine shops. One of the top needs that came out of the more than 50 assessments over the past year was the desire to grow their business. This webinar will help you gain practical techniques that will help you grow your business. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/machine-shop-sales-growth-strategies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T140000
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SUMMARY:Kick-Starting Your Modern Maintenance Program
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintDo any of these sound like you? \n\nI’ve got no real maintenance management system. I never have and am intimidated about where to get started.\nI’ve got a system\, but I never got it off the ground and don’t feel we get what we need from it.\nI’m making progress\, but I would like to further maximize my maintenance operations.\n\nRegardless of where you’re at\, kick-starting your maintenance is possible. It starts with changing the mindset of your organization – a process that may be easier than you think if you have the right CMMS tools\, plan and especially the right partner. Starting with the goal\, objective and pain points first\, then moving to how technology can solve those problems and put you on a better path is key. \nDuring this discussion\, you’ll learn: \n\nA multi-step (crawl\, walk\, run) plan to ease you into a continuous improvement mode and get away from maintenance firefighting\nWhat technologies can really help improve your operations\nHow to arm yourself with information that you can use with your management to show how modernizing/kick-starting your maintenance department will help with profitability\n\nSpeakers \nPaul Lachance\, Senior Manufacturing Advisor\, Dude Solutions \nPaul Lachance has spent his entire career devoted to optimizing maintenance teams by enabling data-driven decisions and actionable insights. He wrote his first CMMS system in 2004 and has since spent his professional career designing and directing CMMS and EAM systems. A regular speaker at national tradeshows\, he’s been featured at IMTS\, Fabtech and SMRP as well as several industry magazines. He currently serves as the Senior Manufacturing Advisor for Dude Solutions. \nPete Walker\, Production Engineering Manager\, Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics\, Inc. \nPete Walker is the Production Engineering Manager at the Humminbird brand Marine Electronics plant in Eufaula Alabama. He has over 35 years experience in PC Board Manufacturing and electronics assembly covering the Automotive\, and Consumer Electronics Industries. \n\nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Informa’s Terms of Service and to Informa’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Informa\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Informa’s Privacy Policy. In addition\, I understand that my personal information will be shared with any sponsor(s) of the resource\, so they can contact me directly about their products or services. Please refer to the privacy policies of such sponsor(s) for more details on how your information will be used by them.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/kick-starting-modern-maintenance-program/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T140000
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SUMMARY:Managing the Digital Thread for Product and Factory Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThe EHT industry has its own unique set of challenges including new product introduction cycles\, shorter product lifecycles and increasing product complexities and regulatory compliances. As a result\, achieving the end-goal of reducing costs while increasing efficiencies between OEM/ODM\, EMS and downstream suppliers can seem like a monumental task. In this session\, we will explore how PLM can be used to manage the EHT Digital Thread across multiple stakeholders to resolve issues related to disconnected processes\, product data and resources. Jabil\, the world’s third largest electronic manufacturing services provider\, will then discuss how they leveraged the Digital Factory to expand expertise\, ingenuity and supply chain optimization to help their customers innovate and maintain market leadership. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nUnderstand how to leverage PLM to manage the Digital Thread\nLearn how PLM and the Digital Thread can help achieve business initiatives\nSee how to increase supply chain efficiencies with integrating PLM and the Digital Factory\n\n\nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Informa’s Terms of Service and to Informa’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Informa\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Informa’s Privacy Policy. In addition\, I understand that my personal information will be shared with any sponsor(s) of the resource\, so they can contact me directly about their products or services. Please refer to the privacy policies of such sponsor(s) for more details on how your information will be used by them.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/managing-digital-thread-product-factory-transformation/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T140000
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SUMMARY:What Really Happens During an OSHA Inspection
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintDuring this lively webinar presentation\, you’ll hear about some of the biggest mistakes made by an employer\, managers\, supervisors and other company representatives during an OSHA inspection. For instance\, you do have the right to set the ground rules for any inspection\, but it’s probably not in your best interest to demand a search warrant before allowing an inspection. \nIf safety leaders have an understanding of what their company’s rights are during an OSHA inspection\, they’ll be more effective in defending OSHA citations and protecting workers. This webinar will discuss OSHA inspections\, including the government’s tactics during inspections\, including walkarounds\, witness interviews\, and document requests\, and employers’ rights. You’ll learn how to act\, how to react\, and how to be proactive before OSHA even arrives. \nAfter attending this webinar\, attendees will: \n\nThe tactics used by OSHA to get the citations they are seeking.\nWhat your rights are when it comes to OSHA inspectors coming onto your property and into your facility.\nKnow how to respond to an accident to prepare for an OSHA inspection and third-party claim.\nHave a plan in place to prepare for an OSHA inspection.\nUnderstand the ramifications of issues\, including matters relating to employee testimony\, arising during an OSHA inspection.\nBe able to put procedures in place to enhance employee safety.\n\nSpeaker \nTravis Vance\, Partner\, Fisher Phillips \nTravis Vance is a partner in the firm’s Charlotte office. He has tried matters across several industries and various subject matters\, including employment litigation\, business disputes and matters prosecuted by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Travis has emerged as a thought leader in the field of workplace safety. His writing and interviews are followed closely by experts in the safety arena and have been featured in premiere publications such as Business Insurance\, EHS Today\, and the Wall Street Journal.  \nSponsored by \n\nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Informa’s Terms of Service and to Informa’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Informa\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Informa’s Privacy Policy. In addition\, I understand that my personal information will be shared with any sponsor(s) of the resource\, so they can contact me directly about their products or services. Please refer to the privacy policies of such sponsor(s) for more details on how your information will be used by them.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/really-happens-osha-inspection/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190820T140000
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SUMMARY:Drive More Power From Your Inventory
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintManaging inventory manually is a difficult\, time consuming\, and costly process. Your ERP is an important source of data that can be leveraged to create a more profitable inventory\, but to do that you need the right processes and tools. If you’ve been relying on an inventory spreadsheet or QuickBooks\, you have expensive inventory problems that need to be cleaned up — and we can show you how! \nJoin Empower CEO\, Joe Hasson and Russ Graf\, the inventory export from NETSTOCK\, to learn more about these problems and the simple solutions to fix them. If inventory management is a key aspect of your business\, you’ll want to sign up for this brief\, but helpful session.  \nLearn how to cut excess\, improve fill rates\, and drive more profit from your inventory. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/drive-power-inventory/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190820T150000
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SUMMARY:Take Your Corporate Safety Culture to the Next Level with Data Analytics
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintAccording to a recent survey conducted by EHS Today\, EHS Embraces the Technology Revolution\, 84% of respondents said their companies have initiated safety culture programs. But what do we mean by safety culture\, how do we develop a great one\, and how do we measure it? Join subject matter experts from Cority as they discuss these topics and much more. \nDuring this webinar\, participants will learn: \n\nThe impact of employee engagement on safety culture\nHow to measure your safety culture\nHow leveraging data analytics can drive and strengthen safety culture\nWhat real-world investments in safety culture look like\n\n  \nSpeaker \nIan Cohen\, Product Marketing Manager\, Cority \nIan Cohen is the Product Marketing Manager for Cority’s Safety\, Environmental\, and Sustainability solutions. In this role\, Ian works with Cority’s Sales\, Product\, and Success teams to develop Cority’s marketing strategy\, product roadmap\, and help deliver products to the market that are designed to meet clients’ needs in an ever-changing regulatory environment. Previously\, Ian served as the Environmental Product Manager at Cority. Prior to joining Cority\, Ian was an environmental specialist at Florida Power & Light Company\, where he served as the project and program lead for the company’s enterprise-wide environmental compliance management system. Ian was also a member of the company’s sustainability lead team and supported annual reporting and a myriad of sustainability projects. Ian holds a Master’s in Environmental Science and Bachelor’s in Biology\, both from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. His research is published in the peer reviewed journals Annals of Botany and Zoologica Scripta. \nSponsored by \n\nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Informa’s Terms of Service and to Informa’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Informa\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Informa’s Privacy Policy. In addition\, I understand that my personal information will be shared with any sponsor(s) of the resource\, so they can contact me directly about their products or services. Please refer to the privacy policies of such sponsor(s) for more details on how your information will be used by them.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/take-corporate-safety-culture-next-level-data-analytics/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T090000
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SUMMARY:Opportunities for PA Exporters in the Indian Market
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintWhy India? \n1 – India is the fastest growing economy in the world! \nPer the International Monetary Funds’ World Economic Outlook July 2019 report: \n\nIndia’s economy is set to grow at 7% in 2019\, picking up to 7.2% in 2020\nChina’s growth is forecast at 6.2% in 2019\, over 6% in 2020\nWorld GDP growth is projected at 3.2% in 2019\, 3.5% in 2020\n\n2 – Size of India’s Economy: \n\nIndia is the 6th largest world economy based on nominal GDP in 2017\nIndia is the 3rd largest world economy based on GDP measured in PPP terms in 2017\n\n3 – Favorable Demographic Profile \n4 – World’s Largest Democracy \n5 – Rising personal incomes and higher disposable incomes. Urbanization and expanding emerging cities are driving consumption growth. \n6 – English Language Widely Spoken \nIndia’s rapid economic growth means growing opportunities across all sectors. Here are a few potential growth sectors: \n\nInfrastructure\nDefense\nRetail\, Food\, Drink and Logistics\nBiotechnology\nDigital Innovation\nEducation & Skill Development\nEnvironmental Technologies\nManufacturing\nMining\n\nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/opportunities-pa-exporters-indian-market/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T150000
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SUMMARY:Data Visualization: How You Can Take Analytics to the Next Level
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintWith the right tools and strategies in analytics\, you can leverage the data you are collecting to deliver better cost and productivity efficiencies in your business. All manufacturers collect and analyze data to drive and support business decisions\, but how do you know that you’re getting the most out of your data? The next level in analytics is data visualization\, which presents the analytics visually so managers and your teams can review and capitalize on historical trends and trajectories and maximize your output. \nThis webinar will teach you key strategies\, for effective data visualization and show you how you can develop and leverage analytics at the right level\, with the level of detail necessary to identify and create action plan to take your business to the next level. \nRich Carpenter\, General Manager of Product Management\, Machine Automation Solutions at Emerson\, is responsible for Machine Automation Solutions entire portfolio. Rich was previously CTO of GE Digital Automation Software and as part of that\, he has experience creating and deploying solutions in manufacturing plants around the world. He will discuss data visualization methods and how it can help take your plant’s analytics to the next level. \nBy joining this webinar\, you will have the tools you need to: \n\nDevelop strategies for effective data visualization\nDevelop strategies to deploy important analytics at the right level\nDrive better cost and productivity efficiencies through analytics\n\nSpeakers \nW. David Stephenson\, Principal\, Stephenson Strategies \nW. David Stephenson\, principal of Stephenson Strategies\, has built an international reputation as a creative Internet of Things (IoT) consultant\, thought leader and journalist. He wrote The Future Is Smart\, (HarperCollins Leadership imprint\, 2018)\, the first guide to IoT strategy; and Data Dynamite: How Liberating Information will Transform our World. an introduction to big data and the benefits of sharing data.  He writes a column on the Internet of Things for IndustryWeek. \nRich Carpenter\, General Manager of Product Management\, Machine Automation Solutions\, Emerson \nRich Carpenter is responsible for Machine Automation Solutions entire portfolio at Emerson. Rich was previously CTO of GE Digital Automation Software and as part of that\, he has experience creating and deploying solutions in manufacturing plants around the world. \n \nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Informa’s Terms of Service and to Informa’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Informa\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Informa’s Privacy Policy. In addition\, I understand that my personal information will be shared with any sponsor(s) of the resource\, so they can contact me directly about their products or services. Please refer to the privacy policies of such sponsor(s) for more details on how your information will be used by them.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/data-visualization-can-take-analytics-next-level/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T140000
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintWe hear a lot about cybersecurity risk these days. And many companies have an IT company (outsourced) or an IT Department that handles virus protection\, malware protection\, etc. However\, not many small businesses realize that they are a target of hackers and how vulnerable they really are. \nIMC is sponsoring a cybersecurity lunch and learn event in combination with Real IT Care (Technical Support) and Core Business Solutions (Consulting Support). \n \n\n \n  \nWho should attend: Small business owners\, IT staff\, quality managers\, and anyone wanting to understand risks and get answers on how to appropriately address cybersecurity risks for your organization. Special topic for DOD contractors will be included regarding NIST SP 800 171 compliance as well. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/cybersecurity/
LOCATION:Core Business Solutions\, 208 S. 4th Street\, Suite 7\, Lewisburg\, PA\, 17837\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T150000
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SUMMARY:Safety Incentives\, Motivation and Discipline: Balancing Legal and Practical Considerations to Boost Engagement and Drive Safety Culture
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintEmployee engagement in safety is a frequent pain point among employers\, and many employers turn to safety incentive programs in an effort to gain buy-in and motivate employees to prioritize safety on the job. When done well\, such programs can make a positive contribution to an organization’s safety culture. However\, poorly designed incentive programs are not only ineffective and harmful to safety culture—in some cases\, they can even provoke scrutiny and citations from OSHA. \nSimilarly\, although disciplinary policies are an essential component of an effective safety program\, an overreliance on discipline to manage safety or a disciplinary policy that is inconsistently applied can harm employee engagement and morale\, deter injury and illness reporting\, and even trigger retaliation claims from OSHA. Therefore\, it’s critical for organizations to carefully design and implement both incentives and discipline\, balancing practical and legal considerations with effective strategies that motivate employees and contribute to a strong culture of safety. \nJoin us for an informative webinar on August 22 that will provide guidance on developing effective\, compliant incentives and disciplinary strategies that strengthen safety\, boost engagement\, and stay on the right side of the law. You’ll learn: \n\nThe impact of OSHA’s evolving guidance on rate-based incentive programs and how to adjust your programs in response\nWhich incentives and disciplinary strategies can raise red flags with OSHA and how to avoid them\nHow to strike the right balance between incentives and discipline to boost employee engagement in safety without deterring reporting\nStrategies to identify and implement effective incentives that strengthen your safety culture\nAnd much more!\n\nSpeaker \nEmily Scace\, Senior Content Specialist\, Safety\, BLR \nEmily Scace is a Senior Content Specialist for BLR’s safety publications. She writes and edits detailed regulatory analysis\, newsletters\, training content\, special reports\, white papers\, news articles\, and other materials to help businesses understand and follow OSHA and DOT compliance obligations. Emily also researches and writes about occupational safety and health regulations\, enforcement trends\, safety-related best practices\, and safety culture; delivers webinars and presentations on a variety of workplace safety topics; and more. \nSponsored by \n \nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Informa’s Terms of Service and to Informa’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Informa\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Informa’s Privacy Policy. In addition\, I understand that my personal information will be shared with any sponsor(s) of the resource\, so they can contact me directly about their products or services. Please refer to the privacy policies of such sponsor(s) for more details on how your information will be used by them.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/safety-incentives-motivation-discipline-balancing-legal-practical-considerations-boost-engagement-drive-safety-culture/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190827T150000
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CREATED:20190729T144337Z
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SUMMARY:Overcoming Challenges of Keeping up With Electrical Safety Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintNearly seven out of 10 companies have reported electrical incident near misses in the past five years\, according to a new study conducted by EHS Today and Panduit. What’s more\, 40% have reported electrical incidents over that timeframe. And when asked if they’re comfortable identifying electrical hazards\, 18% of safety and EHS leaders who responded either said “no” or “probably not.” \nWorkplace safety is of utmost importance and any level of uncertainty can pose serious risks. Administration of best safety practices can come from a variety of managerial roles\, but adherence across all departments and facilities is mandatory to a successful program. Through research conducted by EHS Today and Panduit\, we have a better understanding of the challenges many safety professionals face when trying to implement electrical safety technology and policies in their workplace. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll discuss: \n\nCommon challenges companies face when working toward electrical safety program improvements\nExamples of how organizations have implemented innovative safety technology like absence of voltage testers\nRelevant standards and theories that guide electrical safety best practices\nHow to make a business case for investing in safety technology that decreases future costs\n\nSpeakers \nMarty Kronz\, Manager of Prevention through Design – OEM Business \nMarty Kronz is Manager of Prevention through Design – OEM Business. In this role\, he leads the Panduit OEM Business Development team\, defining its strategy to meet sales and profitability goals. Marty joined Panduit in 1992.  He has held a variety of engineering and product management roles with Panduit. As Chief Engineer – Wiring Accessories and Abrasion Protection\, he drove product and manufacturing development. Marty’s professional global growth/profit and lifecycle management experience has included Product Line Management for Safety and Physical Infrastructure Accessories. He has led many successful projects to include the development of electrical product groups\, manufacturing tooling\, and data-communications cable management accessories. \nZach Ganster\, Product Manager\, Panduit  \nZach is the Product Manager for Prevention through Design (PtD). In this role\, he supports and expands existing product lines\, driving revenue and profitability. He attended Southern Polytechnic State University achieving a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He also achieved a Masters in Business Administration from Kennesaw State University. \nSponsored by \n \nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Informa’s Terms of Service and to Informa’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Informa\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Informa’s Privacy Policy. In addition\, I understand that my personal information will be shared with any sponsor(s) of the resource\, so they can contact me directly about their products or services. Please refer to the privacy policies of such sponsor(s) for more details on how your information will be used by them.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/overcoming-challenges-keeping-electrical-safety-compliance/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190829T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190829T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T064229
CREATED:20190812T194011Z
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SUMMARY:Insights from a 5-Year Journey in Global EHS Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintEmployee Engagement * Safety Leadership * Synergy Across Data and Processes\nOne of the cornerstones of successful and high-impact EHS programs is getting employees engaged as key stakeholders of health\, safety\, environmental stewardship and compliance. Organizations spend thousands of dollars in training employees\, both on the frontline as well as in the corporate offices\, to be equipped with essential tools for risk and compliance management\, thereby ensuring safety and improving productivity for all stakeholders. However\, employee engagement persists to be a critical challenge for companies. \nJoin Perry Hawkins\, Corporate Director of Environmental\, Health\, Safety and Risk Management at CIRCOR International Inc.\, a global\, multinational manufacturer of industrial valves and pumps; and Tina Duffy\, Vice-President of Product Management at ProcessMAP Corporation\, the leading EHS data intelligence platform provider\, in this webinar to learn how you can achieve transformational EHS outcomes with successful employee engagement & recognition\, and safety leadership to drive your EHS initiatives. Get a first-hand account from an EHS leader on how CIRCOR International achieved: \n\nA safety-driven culture by enabling employees with intuitive and easy-to-use solutions to make “safety-first” operational and business decisions\nEmpowerment of frontline employees by providing the means to easily report and quickly respond to unsafe conditions and concerns\, further fostering their sense of responsibility for safety in their organizational unit\nIncreased collaboration between employees and supervisors by providing opportunities for participation in EHS activities and encouraging employees to share their feedback for risk mitigation\nAn action-oriented culture supported by real-time notifications and visibility to open and closed CAPAs\nOn-demand access to comprehensive EHS metrics for proactive risk management\nSimplification of custom EHS processes and checklists by leveraging user-created apps powered by ProcessMAP AppBuilder™ platform\n\nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Informa’s Terms of Service and to Informa’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Informa\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Informa’s Privacy Policy. In addition\, I understand that my personal information will be shared with any sponsor(s) of the resource\, so they can contact me directly about their products or services. Please refer to the privacy policies of such sponsor(s) for more details on how your information will be used by them.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/insights-5-year-journey-global-ehs-transformation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T113000
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SUMMARY:How to Take a Proactive Approach to Marketing Your Machine Shop
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintDoes most of your business stem from less than 10 customers? If so does it keep you up at night wondering what would happen to your business if one or more of those customers took their orders elsewhere? It’s incredibly important to develop a proactive approach to diversifying your customer base. By looking at the top traits of your clients\, identifying additional companies that look like them and turning your website into a lead generation tool\, you will be able to expand your reach and grow your business. \nBy attending this webinar you will be able to: \n\nIdentify top similarities within your current customer base\nFind new\, comparable customers to grow your business\nDevelop a marketing plan to reach these customers\nTurn your website from a passive tool to a lead generation tool\n\nIMC sister-center\, Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) was recently awarded a grant to assess machine shops. One of the top needs that came out of the more than 50 assessments over the past year was the need to improve their websites to drive new business. This webinar will help you learn to identify new customers based on your existing clients and turn your website from a reactive to proactive tool. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/take-proactive-approach-marketing-machine-shop/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T064229
CREATED:20180711T130206Z
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SUMMARY:Lean Champion Level Two Certification
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThis certification is a powerful second step for individuals looking to fortify and lead their organization’s Lean Journey. \nContinuing the theme of a team-based approach to organizational opportunities\, participants will further develop their skill sets to lead sustainable change within their organization. Our distinct “learn and do” approach is proven to develop Lean leaders that can manage\, measure and lead their organization’s Lean transformation. \nThe four stages of the program: Establish the Direction\, Deployment & Execution\, Leadership Skills Development\, Continuing the Journey – are designed to arm Change Agents with the ability to: \n\nEstablish the organization’s Continuous Improvement Direction\nDevelop the Leadership Skills necessary in the Lean Journey\nApply improvement across the Business Enterprise\nDevelop the necessary methods to Manage Daily Improvements\n\nLearning activities of this program include: \n\nOne-on-one interaction and guidance from a Lean Master Instructor\nA developed Continuous Improvement Strategy and Deployment Plan for a project\nOne-on-one strategy and Project Coaching session\n\nSession 1 – Leadership in a Continuous Improvement Organization & Tying Financials to the Journey – September 11 \nLearn why leadership is so important when an organization deploys their CI journey and learn the leadership challenges in today’s workplace. This day discusses the key skills and required behaviors needed when deploying an important strategy. Participants will learn the different styles of leadership and their own leadership style. Participants will learn the importance of business financials and CI efforts. \n Session 2 – Strategy Development and Deployment & Key Performance Indicators – September 25 \nTo engage an organization’s most important asset—their people—into their CI journey\, an organization must provide direction. Participants will learn how to align departmental improvement initiatives that are aligned to the overall organizational goals and objectives. As the initiatives are developed\, participants will learn how to establish key performance indicators that will help measure their improvement efforts. \nSession 3 – Project Coaching Day – October 8 \nEach participant is required to lead a CI initiative within their organization. On this day\, each participant shares their project with the group. Participants must demonstrate how their project is aligned to a challenge and how the project will be measured. Participants receive constructive feedback on their project. \nSession 4 – Continuous Improvement Across the Enterprise and Mistake Proofing – October 23 \nCI efforts have dominated the production / manufacturing areas of many organizations. Great improvements have been made; however\, deployment solely focused upon the production side of the business is not enough. CI must be deployed across the business enterprise. Participants will learn and see how these efforts are deployed in non-production areas\, such as Human Resources\, Sales\, Engineering\, etc. The Mistake Proofing Objectives include: Understanding importance of human errors in causing defects\, relate mistake-proofing and inspection\, understand appropriate uses and limitations of mistake proofing\, incorporate basic mistake-proofing in production and office processes and developing ideas to decrease human error in the process. \nSession 5 – Pull Kanban & TWI Job Method and Job Instruction – November 12 \nIn this session\, participants will understand why to use a Pull/Kanban System\, the different types of Kanbans and how to and where to use a Kanban. Participants will also understand the purpose of job methods is to promote with supervisors the   Importance to continuously improve the way jobs are being done as well as the purpose of job instruction is to promote with supervisors how to quickly train employees to do a job correctly\, safely and conscientiously. \n Session 6 – Emotional Intelligence & Failure Mode Evaluation Analysis (FMEA) – December 11 \nEmotional Intelligence (EI) has been identified as an important part of an individual’s ability to successfully cope with demands. Because of the constantly changing environments in which we live\, individuals often require more than just task competencies or technical know-how to be successful. Participants will measure their level of EI and identify their strengths as well as opportunities for improvement. As Continuous Improvement Leaders\, the ability to facilitate a group through decision making and other improvements requires special methods which allow the facilitator to provide leadership without taking control. Participants learn what facilitation is\, decision making options\, creating participation\, managing group conflict and how to effectively manage meetings. \nSession 7 – Lean Daily Management System – January 15 \nAs CI leaders\, the ability to facilitate a group through decision making and other improvements requires special methods\, which allow the facilitator to provide leadership without taking control. Participants learn what facilitation is\, decision making options\, creating participation\, managing group conflict and how to effectively manage meetings. The program concludes with participants learning the basics of building a daily management system that helps organizations create a culture of CI. \n Session 8 – Project Presentation & Graduation – January 29 \nIMC’s Lean Manufacturing Level One (or an equivalent approved by the instructor) is a required pre-requisite to the Champion program. \nTaught by Lean Master Jeff Kopenitz \nLean Champion Flyer \nA light breakfast and lunch will be provided.  This training qualifies for WEDnetPA funding as Essential Skills Training. \nRegister & Pay By Check \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/lean-champion-level-two-certification/
LOCATION:Center for Business & Workforce Development\, 1127 W. 4th St.\, Williamsport\, PA\, 17701\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="IMC":MAILTO:info@imcpa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T064229
CREATED:20190906T141541Z
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UID:7096-1568804400-1568808000@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Applying Machine Learning to Improve Build Quality of Laser-based Additive Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintJoin us for this webinar by the team led by Dr. Qian Wang\, Professor of Mechanical Engineering\, The Pennsylvania State University. This project is supported by a 2018 DCED Manufacturing PA Innovation Program Award. \nLaser-based additive manufacturing (AM) processes involve a large number of process parameters that affect the final geometry\, mechanical property\, material microstructure\, and surface roughness. Existing analytical models are often restricted by over-simplified assumptions and thus not suitable for real applications\, whereas high-fidelity numerical models such as finite-element-analysis based models can be computationally expensive to be used in real-time build control. \nThis project proposes a machine learning approach to model the relationship between process parameters and the build geometry\, by utilizing physics-based insights to define input features as well as modeling architecture. A suite of machine learning algorithms will be examined for their efficacy in model prediction. Simulated data generated from the Autodesk’s Netfabb Local Simulation are mainly used for model training and testing\, and experimental data will also be collected to further calibrate the model. Success of the project will help reduce the level of trial and error currently required in AM industry and thus help reduce the associated cost. \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/applying-machine-learning-improve-build-quality-laser-based-additive-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T064229
CREATED:20190826T144820Z
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UID:7087-1568815200-1568818800@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Unlocking the Value of Ergonomics with Big Data
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintDate: Wednesday\, September 18\, 2019\nTime: 2:00 p.m. EDT (GMT -4\, New York)\nDuration: 1 Hour\nEvent Type: Live Webinar\nCost: Free \nRegister Today! \nDescription \nA prominent buzzword in recent years\, “big data” is giving visibility to the need for addressing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace.  A collection of ergonomics information can translate into meaningful evidence\, or what we like to call a “super-ergonomics-mind”. \nCollectively\, Humantech’s software solutions have one of the largest and richest ergonomics-related datasets known. With close to 100\,000 users and over 150\,000 completed MSD risk assessments\, meaningful trends have been captured and benchmarked against its 100+ global organizations. Since the company’s inception over 40 years ago\, board-certified professional ergonomists\, software solutions\, and worldwide client engagements have contributed to this super-ergonomics-mind. This information will help safety professionals make better decisions and deploy smarter solutions with their ergonomics programs. Key statistics and meaningful trends will be shared. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nthe value that ergonomics brings to organizations.\nhow data can drive health & safety professionals to make change.\nhow market and industry trends are identified.\nhow smarter solutions improve both employee well-being and business performance.\n\nSpeakers \nJeff Sanford\, BHK\, MHK\, CPE\, Director of Consulting and Ergonomics Engineer\, Humantech \nJeff Sanford\, Director of Consulting and Ergonomics Engineer for Humantech\, leads a team of ergonomists to develop\, manage\, and sustain global ergonomics programs using software solutions for Fortune 1000 clients across a broad spectrum of industries\, including food and beverage\, automotive\, aerospace\, pharmaceutical\, and steel. Recent client engagements include Cummins\, Denso\, Tower Automotive\, Flex n Gate\, Moen\, Airbus Helicopters\, Griffith Foods and Wells Dairy. \nPrior to joining Humantech\, Jeff worked as a divisional ergonomics engineer within the seating systems division of Lear Corporation. Managing ergonomics issues at nine U.S. facilities\, launching new products\, and solving ergonomics issues arising from products\, workstations\, processes\, and packaging were some of his responsibilities. \nJeff received a Bachelor and Master of Human Kinetics degrees and a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Windsor in Windsor\, Ontario. He has achieved recognition as a Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE). \nGreg Cresswell\, B.Sc.\, CPE\, Director of Implementation and Ergonomics Engineer\, Humantech \nGreg Cresswell\, Director of Implementation and Ergonomics Engineer at VelocityEHS’ Humantech\, works with clients on their ergonomics initiatives in the manufacturing\, petrochemical\, and service industries. Recent client engagements include Ashland\, Merck\, Mondelez\, and Toyota. \nPrior to joining Humantech\, Greg worked as an Ergonomist for Honda Manufacturing Canada\, where he supported new vehicle launches\, conducted tool studies\, and delivered awareness training to Honda associates. Greg also worked as the Engine Group Ergonomist for Linamar Corporation\, Canada’s second largest automotive parts manufacturing company. \nGreg received a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a specialization in Ergonomics from the University of Waterloo in Waterloo\, Ontario. He has achieved recognition as a Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE). \nSponsored by \n\nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Informa’s Terms of Service and to Informa’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Informa\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Informa’s Privacy Policy. In addition\, I understand that my personal information will be shared with any sponsor(s) of the resource\, so they can contact me directly about their products or services. Please refer to the privacy policies of such sponsor(s) for more details on how your information will be used by them.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/unlocking-value-ergonomics-big-data/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T130000
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SUMMARY:E3 - Economy\, Energy and Environment for Food-Related Industries
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintPennTAP will review the common pollution prevention measures available in the food processing industry. Using a mix of traditional pollution prevention tools and continuous improvement techniques\, PennTAP will show you how to maximize savings\, with a focus on food waste\, packaging waste\, solid waste\, water\, and energy. \nPennTAP is available to assist a limited number of Pennsylvania facilities with continuous improvement\, energy efficiency\, and pollution prevention. The assessments are covered by a grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency and are provided at no cost to you. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/economy-energy-environment-food-related-industries/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T150000
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CREATED:20190903T135714Z
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UID:7091-1569333600-1569337200@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Managing Common Hearing Conservation Concerns
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintFederal regulations require employers to operate an effective hearing conservation program (HCP) for people working in hazardous noise. However\, even with specific rules and recommendations to guide them\, employers may struggle to be pro-active and able to prevent occurrences of noise-induced hearing loss.  This webinar will address some common reasons for HCP ineffectiveness and offer tools and recommendations for improving the management of HCPs.  This webinar is designed for all persons who play a role in delivering hearing loss prevention services in the workplace. \nSpeaker \nLauraine (“Laurie”) Wells\, Au.D.\, Doctor of Audiology  |  Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist\, 3M Personal Safety Division \nLaurie Wells\, Au.D.\, is a Doctor of Audiology and Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist for 3M Personal Safety Division\, where she works with hearing protection and hearing conservation program regulatory issues globally.  Her responsibilities include supporting evidenced-based standards development and providing subject matter expertise related to hearing loss prevention.  Dr. Wells has been a long-time co-presenter for the highly regarded 3M Hearing Loss Prevention Seminars\, a series of non-commercial educational programs on hearing loss prevention topics.  Here she has become known for interactive training techniques towards motivating people to protect their hearing. Before coming to 3M\, Dr. Wells worked for a consulting firm\, Associates In Acoustics\, Inc.\, where as Manager of Audiology\, she provided professional audiology review of hearing loss cases\, audiometric database analysis\, assessment of hearing protection devices\, audits of hearing conservation programs and conducted employee noise exposure assessment\, audiometric testing and employee education. The experience of directly interacting with workers at their jobsites as well as consulting with corporate level health and safety professionals has allowed her to integrate real-world issues with policy making in an effort to better shape effective preventive practices. Dr. Wells is the Immediate Past-Chair of the Council for Accredita¬tion in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC)\, representing the American Academy of Audiology and a Past-President of the National Hearing Conservation Association. \nSponsored by \n\nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Informa’s Terms of Service and to Informa’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Informa\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Informa’s Privacy Policy. In addition\, I understand that my personal information will be shared with any sponsor(s) of the resource\, so they can contact me directly about their products or services. Please refer to the privacy policies of such sponsor(s) for more details on how your information will be used by them.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/managing-common-hearing-conservation-concerns/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T064229
CREATED:20190906T135919Z
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SUMMARY:Change Your Safety Culture by Making Employees a Part of Safety Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintFor excellence in any operational category to be recognized\, it is imperative employees make decisions and behave in alignment with the intended strategic direction. Strategy is a framework of choices an organization makes to determine how to capture and deliver sustainable value. How value focused are your efforts\, and do the customers of your safety strategy agree with this? \nHear Terry Mathis\, the founder and CEO of ProAct Safety\, an international safety and performance excellence firm\, explain why safety is not a standalone strategy within a business; it must be an integral part of the overall operational plan. How clear is your strategic direction? How well can employees easily see the role safety plays within it? How were employees involved in the creation and execution of your plan? W. Edwards Deming taught\, “People support what they help to create.” \nEmployees must be able to see themselves as actors within the safety strategy. For buy-in\, ownership and discretionary participation\, employees must play a role in identifying where you are going\, what it will look like when you get there\, where you are now\, what choices are made to close the gap\, their role and responsibilities\, how progress will be measured\, and confidence that the strategy is creating sustainable value. \nRay Kanani\, Senior Director of Product Strategy at Intelex\, and Scott Gerard PCC\, PCM\, PCG\, VP of Environmental\, Health & Safety at Moss\, will offer specific examples that highlight the importance of employee buy-in and engagement when it comes to the design and implementation level of an EHSQ software solution\, as well as the important post-implementation phase and the successful adoption of engagement tools and the impact the adoption of these tools has had on the safety strategy at Moss. \nTakeaways: \n\nLearn how high-performing and highly reliable organizations are creating and executing on their unique strategy for excellence in safety culture and performance.\nLearn how to self-assess the efficacy of your current strategy and find opportunities for continuous improvement\nIdentify what data are necessary to inform and answer the ten questions necessary to create a value-focused safety strategy\nReview a methodology that has guided hundreds of organizations in the creation of their effective strategy and execution plan\nDiscover what motivates and demotivates employee involvement in the pursuit of safety excellence\nLearn how to identify the 5 types of people in organizational change\n\nSpeakers \nTerry Mathis\, CEO\, ProAct Safety \nTerry L. Mathis\, CEO\, ProAct Safety\, Inc. is the founder and CEO of ProAct Safety\, an international safety and performance excellence firm. He is known for his dynamic presentations and writing in the fields of behavioral and cultural safety\, leadership\, and operational performance\, and is a regular speaker at ASSE\, NSC\, and numerous company and industry conferences. He is a veteran of over 1600 safety\, culture and performance improvement engagements in 39 countries\, and has personally assisted organizations such as Georgia-Pacific\, Williams Gas Pipeline\, US Pipeline\, Herman Miller\, AstraZeneca\, Wrigley\, ALCOA\, Merck\, Rockwell Automation\, AMCOL International\, Ingersoll-Rand\, The United States Armed Forces and many others to achieve excellence. \nRay Kanani\, Senior Director of Product Strategy\, Intelex \nRay Kanani is Senior Director of Product Management for Intelex Technologies ULC. He leads a team of researchers\, designers and product managers to grow and maintain a $100MM+ ARR product portfolio and works alongside EHSQ subject-matter experts and key stakeholders to publish\, promote and monitor a strategic product roadmap that aligns business units and supports growth. He actively supports and stays close to customer and prospect relationships across AMER\, EMEA and APAC regions. \nScott Gerard PCC\, PCM\, PCG\, VP of Environmental\, Health & Safety\, Moss \nScott Gerard\, PCC\, PCM\, PCG\, is Vice President of Environmental\, Health & Safety at Moss\, a leader in the construction business in America\, building residential\, educational\, correctional\, public assembly and military projects\, with a specialization in solar construction. With offices that extend from Florida to Hawaii\, the family-owned company has been recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as an elite construction company within the agency’s Safety Recognition Program. Moss specializes in creating work environments that are safe\, secure and supportive. \nSponsored by \n \nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Informa’s Terms of Service and to Informa’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Informa\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Informa’s Privacy Policy. In addition\, I understand that my personal information will be shared with any sponsor(s) of the resource\, so they can contact me directly about their products or services. Please refer to the privacy policies of such sponsor(s) for more details on how your information will be used by them.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/change-safety-culture-making-employees-part-safety-strategy/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T064229
CREATED:20190826T145355Z
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SUMMARY:Allowing Safety Reporting to Improve Your Safety Culture
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintAchieving and maintaining a culture of accurate injury reporting in the workplace can be challenging.  A case study of success will be reviewed including a discussion of things you can do to help\, or hurt\, this effort.  Also\, OSHA recently updated the Recordkeeping Rule and this session will cover the updated requirements and guidance from OSHA related to electronic injury reporting. \nYou will learn what is required\, what can work\, and what to avoid to improve injury reporting and the safety culture where you work. \n\nSummarize the latest guidance from OSHA on electronic reporting of injuries and illnesses\nIdentify how to promote complete and accurate reporting of injuries and illnesses to improve your safety culture\nExamine what not to do – avoiding retaliation with your incentive\, disciplinary\, and drug testing programs\n\nSpeaker \nPaul Hart\, Director of Health & Safety Services\, CTEH \nPaul is the Director of Health & Safety Services for CTEH\, a company that helps people prepare for\, respond to\, and recover from threats to their environment.  Paul has a Bachelor’s degree in Safety from Murray State University and a Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.  He has worked in the oil and gas\, retail\, manufacturing\, and consulting industries in his 21 year career.  Paul is married with three children.  He enjoys biking and working on cars.  His family is also a foster family in Arkansas\, providing a safe place for foster children to live and be loved as they transition to their forever family. \nSponsored by \n\nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Informa’s Terms of Service and to Informa’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Informa\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Informa’s Privacy Policy. In addition\, I understand that my personal information will be shared with any sponsor(s) of the resource\, so they can contact me directly about their products or services. Please refer to the privacy policies of such sponsor(s) for more details on how your information will be used by them.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/allowing-safety-reporting-improve-safety-culture/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T064229
CREATED:20190807T133329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190807T143026Z
UID:7075-1570104000-1570107600@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Manufacturing PA Innovation Program
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintWith nearly $3 million available\, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (PA DCED) Manufacturing PA Innovation Program will be accepting applications this fall. This new initiative supports manufacturing research collaborations between all accredited Pennsylvania colleges-universities and manufacturers. \nManufacturers that have an idea for a project to address a technical challenge or develop a new technology may receive assistance in identifying a faculty member at a Pennsylvania university/college to collaborate with on a proposal. \nThis webinar will provide more detail about the program\, the application process and how to make connections with Pennsylvania universities/colleges. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/manufacturing-pa-innovation-program/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T064229
CREATED:20190903T134814Z
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UID:7090-1570528800-1570532400@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Canada Entry
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintEntering Canada can be tricky. The Office of International Business Development is hosting a free webinar to help address this issue. The PA Trade Representative office in Canada along with Green and Spiegel Law Firm will discuss how to enter Canada for trade events\, after sales service and installation and short-term contracts. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/canada-entry/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T150000
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CREATED:20190923T200623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191008T133158Z
UID:7102-1570543200-1570546800@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Key Trends in Digital Manufacturing You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintWhatever industry you’re in\, it’s impossible to avoid Industry 4.0 and the barrage of buzzwords that accompany it. Digital Twins\, artificial intelligence (AI)\, machine learning\, predictive maintenance\, and cybersecurity – there are enough new tools and technologies coming onto the market to make a manufacturer’s head spin. But whilst these technologies are new to many manufacturers\, the market is moving quickly\, and there are already plenty of leading industrial companies that are seeing the benefits of their digital transformation activities at sustained speed and scale. \nGE Digital Director of Product Management\, Joe Gerstl and GrayMatter Co-founder & Vice President of Manufacturing\, Carson Drake will help you cut through the noise and discuss the key breakthroughs and trends in digital manufacturing. One of these notable trends is the shift of viewing manufacturers as technology companies. \nBy joining this webinar you’ll learn how leading manufacturers have embraced technologies to: \n\nMove from silo’d systems to technologies that offer context\nShift from analyzing the past to predicting the future\nDevelop new competitive advantages by creating centers of innovation\n\nSpeakers \nJoe Gerstl\, Director of Product Management\, GE Digital \nJoe Gerstl is the Director of Product Management for GE Digital’s Plant Applications MES software. He has worked in the software industry and in manufacturing for over 30 years spending time in various roles including engineering\, sales and product management while working at leading companies such as Microsoft and now GE Digital. \nCarson Drake\, Co-founder & Vice President of Manufacturing\, GrayMatter  \nCarson Drake is the Vice President of Manufacturing Industries for GrayMatter. A seasoned MES and Manufacturing Intelligence expert\, Carson Drake has been combining automation best practices with emerging technology to solve complex business problems for over 25 years. After graduating with honors from Fairmont State University in West Virginia\, Carson quickly gained valuable plant-floor knowledge in the manufacturing marketplace; working at Modicon with motion\, PLC and HMI technology across the United States in assembly plants\, packaging plants and in a variety of industries. Carson is tasked with handling our key manufacturing accounts directly as well as directing our overall manufacturing team. \n\nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Informa’s Terms of Service and to Informa’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Informa\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Informa’s Privacy Policy. In addition\, I understand that my personal information will be shared with any sponsor(s) of the resource\, so they can contact me directly about their products or services. Please refer to the privacy policies of such sponsor(s) for more details on how your information will be used by them.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/key-trends-digital-manufacturing-need-know/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T140000
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CREATED:20191007T142706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T142924Z
UID:7110-1570712400-1570716000@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Updated Food Defense Plan Builder
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will hold a webinar to provide interested stakeholders with a brief demonstration of the updated Food Defense Plan Builder\, which was released on September 19\, 2019\, and to answer questions about the tool. \nThe Intentional Adulteration (IA) rule under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act requires the food industry to implement risk-reducing strategies for processes in food facilities that are significantly vulnerable to intentional adulteration. Food facilities covered by the rule are required to develop and implement a food defense plan that identifies vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies. The Food Defense Plan Builder v. 2.0 aligns with the requirements in the IA rule and can be used to easily create food defense plans that support compliance with the rule. \nRegistration is required to attend the webinar. After registering for the webinar\, you will be sent the webinar link as well as a pre-recorded Food Defense Plan Builder v. 2.0 demonstration video to view prior to the webinar. \nAgenda\n\nWelcome and Introductions\nJanesia Robbs\, Communication and Public Engagement Staff\, CFSAN\, FDA\nFood Defense Plan Builder Demo\nJulia Guenther\, Policy Analyst\, Food Defense and Emergency Coordination Staff\, CFSAN\, FDA\nQuestions\nJanesia Robbs\, Communication and Public Engagement Staff\, CFSAN\, FDA (Moderator)\n\nAdditional Information\n\nFood Defense Plan Builder\nProtecting the Food Supply from Intentional Adulteration\, Such as Acts of Terrorism\nDraft Guidance for Industry: Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration\nFSMA Final Rule on Intentional Adulteration\n\nDue to the overwhelming demand for the informational webinar they are close to reaching capacity\, and may go over. If you are unable to log into the live event\, please note that they will be making a recording available after the webinar. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/updated-food-defense-plan-builder/
LOCATION:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Food & Drug Administration":MAILTO:Michael.Kawczynski@fda.hhs.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T064229
CREATED:20190923T133720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T134245Z
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SUMMARY:OSHA Inspections: Understanding Your Rights & Navigating the Process to Minimize Your Citation Risk
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintEvery employer dreads a knock on the door from an OSHA inspector. But an inspection doesn’t need to be your worst nightmare. If you take proactive steps to find and fix hazards\, develop a detailed plan for handling an inspection\, understand and exercise your rights\, and operate in good faith throughout the process\, you can significantly reduce your chances of damaging citations and fines. \nWhile OSHA and its state counterparts cannot inspect every facility\, that doesn’t mean you can afford to be complacent about the risk of an inspection. The facilities that receive visits from OSHA are far from random\, and the combination of your industry\, your history of violations\, and your injury and illness rates can significantly raise your inspection risk. With a single willful or repeat violation now carrying a maximum penalty of $132\,598\, being unprepared for an OSHA inspection can be more costly than ever. \nJoin us for an informative webinar on October 10 that will provide guidance on planning for an OSHA inspection\, navigating the inspection process\, and proactively managing safety compliance to reduce your chances of citations and fines. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nThe factors that can increase your risk of an inspection—and what you can do to influence them for the better\nThe enforcement impact of OSHA’s Site-Specific Targeting Program\nYour rights—and your employees’ rights—during an OSHA inspection\nWho should be present during an OSHA inspection and what their roles are\nHow to strike the right balance between providing requested information and protecting your interests\nTips for navigating the process from opening to closing conference and beyond\nAnd much more!\n\nSpeaker \nEmily Scace\, Senior Content Specialist\, Safety\, BLR \nEmily Scace is a Senior Content Specialist for BLR’s safety publications. She writes and edits detailed regulatory analysis\, newsletters\, training content\, special reports\, white papers\, news articles\, and other materials to help businesses understand and follow OSHA and DOT compliance obligations. Emily also researches and writes about occupational safety and health regulations\, enforcement trends\, safety-related best practices\, and safety culture; delivers webinars and presentations on a variety of workplace safety topics; and more. \nSponsored by \n \nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Informa’s Terms of Service and to Informa’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Informa\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Informa’s Privacy Policy. In addition\, I understand that my personal information will be shared with any sponsor(s) of the resource\, so they can contact me directly about their products or services. Please refer to the privacy policies of such sponsor(s) for more details on how your information will be used by them.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/osha-inspections-understanding-rights-navigating-process-minimize-citation-risk/
LOCATION:Webinar
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UID:7105-1571320800-1571324400@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Tools to Navigate the Changing Workforce in Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintYou probably know the saying “change is the only constant.” Well\, that couldn’t be truer during this unique time in operations\, where: \n\n50% of facility managers are expected to retire in the next 10 years\n80% of Americans agree there is a skills gap in the workforce\n2 million of the 3.5 million manufacturing jobs needed by 2025 are expected to go unfilled\n\nAdd to that changes in technology and the fact that five generations are working together for the first time in history – and it can be difficult to navigate a path forward. \nAmid all this change and uncertainty in your workforce\, there is opportunity. Opportunity to equip your team with what they need to grow their productivity and remain competitive. Opportunity to harness tools and technology to make sure your team is prepared for the future. Opportunity to prove your impact and leave a lasting legacy. \nJoin our discussion on this topic to gain confidence and a toolset around: \n\nCurrent statistics on the changing workforce and how it affects the world of manufacturing operations\nTraining and development opportunities to boost recruitment and retention to equip your team for the future\nTechnology to help your team grow their skills\, knowledge sharing and productivity\nHow other operations professionals are successfully navigating these changes\n\nSpeakers \nWayne Glass\, Manufacturing M&O Manager \nWayne Glass built two maintenance management careers\, in two very different fields. A closer look reveals both fields\, military maintenance\, and industrial mining\, deal with skilled resource shortages in similar ways. Wayne says\, “Organization of the maintenance effort is what CMMS is all about!”.  He should know\, His broad career includes 25 years in the US Army followed by 14 years in mine maintenance management. Wayne credits CMMS as key to his  effective maintenance efforts in both the 1991 Persian Gulf war  and the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He also says it is paramount to lead an effective plant maintenance program. Wayne’s many military awards include the Bronze Star service medal. Wayne just finished a from scratch CMMS implementation in California and is moving to the Austin Texas area. \nPaul Lachance\, Senior Manufacturing Advisor\, Dude Solutions \nPaul Lachance has spent his entire career devoted to optimizing maintenance teams by enabling data-driven decisions and actionable insights. He wrote his first CMMS system in 2004 and has since spent his professional career designing and directing CMMS and EAM systems. A regular speaker at national tradeshows\, he’s been featured at IMTS\, Fabtech and SMRP as well as several industry magazines. He currently serves as the Senior Manufacturing Advisor for Dude Solutions. \n\nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Informa’s Terms of Service and to Informa’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Informa\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Informa’s Privacy Policy. In addition\, I understand that my personal information will be shared with any sponsor(s) of the resource\, so they can contact me directly about their products or services. Please refer to the privacy policies of such sponsor(s) for more details on how your information will be used by them.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/tools-navigate-changing-workforce-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Mental Illness in the Workplace and How it Impacts the Safety of Your Employees
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintOne fifth of adults will report having a mental illness in any given year.  Almost three quarters of adults each report systems of stress\, including headaches\, feeling overwhelmed\, burnout or anxiety.  Employees’ mental health issues impact businesses in several ways\, including affecting the employees’ job performance and communication with coworkers\, among other things.  These issues all impact employee safety\, among various other issues. This webinar will discuss common mental health issues affecting employers and how employers can respond to them.  Topics included are: \n\nMental health challenges faced by employers;\nThe impact of the opioid crisis on employees’ mental health;\nHow these issues impact employee safety;\nLaws governing how employers can respond to mental health issues of employees; and\nSteps employers can take to manage mental health issues for employees.\n\nSpeaker \nTravis Vance\, Partner\, Fisher Phillips \nTravis Vance is a partner in the firm’s Charlotte office. He has tried matters across several industries and various subject matters\, including employment litigation\, business disputes and matters prosecuted by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Travis has emerged as a thought leader in the field of workplace safety. His writing and interviews are followed closely by experts in the safety arena and have been featured in premiere publications such asBusiness Insurance\, EHS Today\, and the Wall Street Journal. \nSponsored by \n \nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Informa’s Terms of Service and to Informa’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Informa\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Informa’s Privacy Policy. In addition\, I understand that my personal information will be shared with any sponsor(s) of the resource\, so they can contact me directly about their products or services. Please refer to the privacy policies of such sponsor(s) for more details on how your information will be used by them.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/mental-illness-workplace-impacts-safety-employees/
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UID:7108-1571925600-1571929200@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Validation of Machine Safety Functions
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintWith modern safety standards\, utilizing terms such as SIL and Performance Levels\, there are efforts in understanding how to perform proper calculations. An aspect that often is missed is the validation. Is validation done through design\, testing or both? Join us for this informative webinar\, where we will review some of the characteristics with validation in both design and physical testing of a safety system. Some examples will be provided with an overview of some of the validation principles. A discussion as to why validation is important and what can potential happen if an effective validation is not done. \nSpeaker \nMike DeRosier\, Functional Safety Engineer\, Machinery\, Schmersal \nMike DeRosier is a TUV certified Functional Safety Engineer for Machinery. His 20+ years of experience include controls engineering to design\, build and integrate full machine control systems. His safety experience lead him to help corporations to develop Corporate Safety Standards\, perform machine safeguarding risk assessments\, machine safety training and design\, as well as implementation of safety systems for all aspects of machinery (electrical\, electronic\, pneumatic\, hydraulic\, mechanical). \nSponsored by \n \nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Informa’s Terms of Service and to Informa’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Informa\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Informa’s Privacy Policy. In addition\, I understand that my personal information will be shared with any sponsor(s) of the resource\, so they can contact me directly about their products or services. Please refer to the privacy policies of such sponsor(s) for more details on how your information will be used by them.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/validation-machine-safety-functions/
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UID:7112-1571925600-1571929200@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Can You Replace Machined Jigs with 3D Printed Parts?
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintMachining tooling in metal or plastic\, either in-house or via a service bureau\, can be a costly process. Depending on the forces experienced by the part\, however\, it may not always be necessary to machine these tools. Top tier manufacturers such as Ashley Furniture have turned to 3D printing parts in-house to replace custom tooling that was previously machined and outsourced. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll examine three case studies of how companies are printing strong\, functional parts using a library of engineering materials and in-house 3D printing in order to dramatically cut costs and improve operational efficiency in production environments. \nRegister to learn: \n\nWhich engineering material a manufacturer used to reduce costs by over 90% and achieve tolerances that fit their requirements.\nHow Ashley Furniture improved efficiency by freeing up jig builders from repetitive tasks by using 3D printing to develop a universal system for an assembly fixture.\n3 unique ways to use these learnings to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs at your workplace through desktop-based additive manufacturing.\n\nSpeakers \nAndrew Edman\, Manufacturing Industry Manager\, Formlabs \nAndrew Edman is the Industry Manager for Product Design\, Engineering\, and Manufacturing at Formlabs. He’s focused on using additive technologies to create value in manufacturing and industrial workflows\, like using 3D-printed tooling to bridge from prototype to production. Prior to Formlabs\, Andrew worked as a design and engineering consultant\, helping startups and Fortune 500 companies develop products from concept through to scale manufacturing. \nFaris Sheikh\, 3D Printing Specialist\, Formlabs \nFaris Sheikh\, 3D printing specialist at Formlabs\, has helped Formlabs run over 40 live broadcasts around the world to educate over 21\,000 engineers\, manufacturers\, dentists\, and jewelers on how to successfully incorporate Formlabs products into their day-to-day workflows. Previously\, Sheikh most notably ran an online technology show on hardware and software products totalling over 2 million global views. \nSponsored by \n \nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Informa’s Terms of Service and to Informa’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Informa\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Informa’s Privacy Policy. In addition\, I understand that my personal information will be shared with any sponsor(s) of the resource\, so they can contact me directly about their products or services. Please refer to the privacy policies of such sponsor(s) for more details on how your information will be used by them.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/can-replace-machined-jigs-3d-printed-parts/
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UID:7113-1572357600-1572361200@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Improve Operational Efficiency with a Digital Factory
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintA universal truth about manufacturing is that production is in a constant state of change. Whether changes are incremental improvements or launching new products\, they often cause significant problems for manufacturers. \nIn fact\, over 42% of companies report experiencing cost overruns and overtime as a result of change. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll discuss why the ability to adapt quickly is critical for long-term business growth. Learn how to tackle your most pervasive change-related challenges with tools purpose-built for factory planning. Topics include: \n\nPlanning and designing a more efficient factory\nMake better decisions during construction and installation\nOperate efficiently while managing change and risk\n\nSpeaker \nJim Byrne\, Product Marketing Manager\, Design & Manufacturing \nJim Byrne joined Autodesk in 2013. He is responsible for product marketing for Autodesk design and manufacturing software. Jim is dedicated to the success of our customers who use our technology to design\, validate\, and manage their intellectual property. He has over 20 years of experience demonstrating and implementing software solutions. \n\nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Informa’s Terms of Service and to Informa’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Informa\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Informa’s Privacy Policy. In addition\, I understand that my personal information will be shared with any sponsor(s) of the resource\, so they can contact me directly about their products or services. Please refer to the privacy policies of such sponsor(s) for more details on how your information will be used by them.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/improve-operational-efficiency-digital-factory/
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