The return to traditional workplaces has uncovered many risks in the time of COVID-19.  Business leaders are facing questions about what the future of workplace safety looks like and how they can best respond to the challenges at hand to support employees. When it comes to safety, protecting your workforce and ensuring business continuity are one Read More

Across the industry, this has been a wildly unpredictable year for manufacturers. For some, business has significantly decreased; for others, production can hardly meet demand. Connecting with customers and prospects is more difficult, especially as the channels to market have changed. And while automation has helped keep many companies productive, the challenges associated with recruiting, retaining Read More

Organizational resilience is a cornerstone of competitiveness. This realization is increasingly important in a global economy characterized by uncertainty, complexity, connectivity and speed. To prosper today, nations, businesses and organizations must have the capability to survive, adapt, evolve and grow in the face of change. Featured speakers: The Honorable Deborah Wince Smith, President & CEO, Read More

A product recall is one of those events that every manufacturer dreads. Just the words alone convey lost production time, innumerable calls with suppliers and customers, and other activities that take you away from your core business. While you can’t eliminate product recalls, there are steps manufacturers and distributors can take to mitigate their risk Read More

How does your organization strategize across departments? Do you have accurate forecasts or do you frequently run out of stock out or raw materials? What do you do when there’s an unexpected major change of plans? It’s a challenge to make sense of all the data, know the current state of your inventory, and have Read More

The current pandemic is dramatically increasing demand for verifiably tested medical and safety products, resulting in empty inventories and strained supply chains. During this webinar, Nelson Labs and SGS will share how the quality and integrity of medical and safety equipment is determined by a robust system of domestic and global standards. Nelson Labs is Read More

Although the concept of digital transformation has been around for years, it remains misunderstood.­ What are these myths?­ It's too expensive because I’ll need new technology. It's going to replace all my workers. It will increase my cyber security risk. I can't digitally transform my older brownfield site. And yet, these myths don’t square with Read More

Do AI and Deep Learning belong on the factory floor or are they just for those with their heads in the clouds?  Is being "on the edge" actually a good thing when you want to improve quality and reduce costs? As a manufacturer seeking to improve your production processes, you must consider these questions, and more. Read More

In this free webinar you will learn: Current PA and CDC requirements Managing positive and suspected cases Close contact employee protocols Return to work procedures Pandemic Safety Officer requirements Social distance business operation solutions Lessons learned Presented by manufacturing safety expert, Todd Sturgeon. Todd has a B.S. in Safety Sciences from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Read More

Metal filtration within the foundry industry has long been a staple method for ensuring the integrity of a casting. In this webinar we will examine the traditional methods of metal filtration by addressing core technologies and new innovations, such as EXACTPORE 3D filters. A special focus on 3D filter technology: Metal purity is one of Read More

As the temperatures begin to drop outside, it’s time to turn up the boiler inside. In this PennTAP webinar, learn ways to save money on your building’s heating costs. PennTAP will review the best opportunities to reduce fuel cost at your site and will cover savings opportunities such as combustion adjustments, programmable thermostats and insulation. Read More

To successfully control costs, manage risk, and scale operations, logistics leaders must have visibility into every element of their operations. But, with different teams using various systems, applications, and documents to manage workflows, achieving this end-to-end transparency can be nearly impossible. But it doesn’t have to be. The “secret sauce” of taking your logistics to Read More