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In 2021, the DoD announced changes to the CMMC program as "CMMC 2.0". In 2023, the government plans to begin rolling out the requirement for formal CMMC certification through new contractual requirements. Soon, CMMC certification will be a requirement for all defense-related contracts. This webinar will review the latest updates from the DoD on CMMC Read More
EVENT IS FULL Image Credit: MRC Poor training causes problems! Many companies struggle with training that is inconsistent or ineffective. This results in slower production times, increased scrap, lower quality, even decreased employee retention. Luckily, Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Instruction (JI) is back! TWI JI originated in the U.S. in the 1940s to support Read More
Join us as PennTAP and subject matter experts discuss the history, global trends and impacts of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks, especially as they relate to small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In this webinar, we will outline what SMEs need to know about ESG and discuss steps organizations can take to create and implement Read More
This year, CMMC starts to take effect. The requirements to become CMMC certified are stringent and can take significant effort and expense. Due to the extensive assessment criteria, your company will need to be well prepared for a successful certification. In this session, we will walk through a roadmap for preparing for CMMC certification. We'll Read More
A great safety culture is when effort goes beyond mere compliance and becomes commitment. Compliance is what we do because we have to. Commitment is what we do because we want to. Even with formal programs in place, manufacturers often struggle to get the outcomes they desire. Good leaders want to make an impact on Read More
To avoid wasting time and money as you prepare for CMMC certification, it is important to understand your starting point. A self-assessment is a great tool that can reveal your organization's strengths and gaps that need to be closed. The challenges with a self-assessment are to have a good understanding of what is required and Read More
Join APPI Energy for this 30-minute update on what's happening in the energy markets, what to expect in the coming months, and key strategies and solutions for taking control of energy costs at your organization. Expect to learn: What's driving electricity and natural gas prices, both at a macro and micro level Procurement strategies that Read More
Cybercrimes are getting more complex. A short time ago ransomware felt like the biggest threat, but now points of entry are shifting. The acts are tricky and deceiving. Hackers, as we commonly refer to them, are infiltrating our social networks, hanging out for a while, learning our habits and behaviors and striking when you may Read More
This PennTAP webinar will cover funding opportunities for small to mid-sized companies throughout Pennsylvania. Improving energy efficiency and reducing energy-related costs can often require investment in new equipment, technology, or controls. Many companies are eligible to apply for funding to assist with improvement efforts. Eligibility of sites and projects, as well as project payback estimates, Read More
One of the central documents needed for CMMC certification is your System Security Plan (SSP). This detailed document spells out how each of the 110 requirements of NIST SP 800-171 (the foundational CMMC standard) are being met by your organization. Your SSP will be one of the first things a CMMC assessor will review for Read More
Are you struggling to attract talent and retain your workforce? Is your company having trouble meeting demand due to a lack of available talent? We hear your frustration and concerns and that's why we've partnered with Tooling U-SME on a four-part virtual series on HR best practices to help your organization attract and retain skilled Read More
To successfully pass a CMMC assessment, you'll not only need to have the right technologies and follow the right processes, but you'll have to show your compliance through documentation. The CMMC assessors have been trained that "if it's not documented, it doesn't exist". Proper documentation will be one of the major focuses during your CMMC Read More
