Innovative Manufacturers Center
Driving Manufacturing Growth and Job Creation in Central Pennsylvania
The 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. The Intentional Adulteration (IA) rule under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act requires the food Read More
Every 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 Read More
You probably know the saying “change is the only constant.” Well, that couldn’t be truer during this unique time in operations, where: 50% of facility managers are expected to retire in the next 10 years 80% of Americans agree there is a skills gap in the workforce 2 million of the 3.5 million manufacturing jobs Read More
One 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 Read More
With 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 Read More
Machining 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 Read More
A 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. In fact, over 42% of companies report experiencing cost overruns and overtime as a result of change. In this webinar, we'll discuss why the ability to Read More
According to a 2019 Mint Jutras Enterprise Solution Survey of Manufacturers, 29% are considering a new ERP system in the next 2 years, and 33% are undecided—meaning, they likely recognize the limitations of their current system but are unsure how to proceed. Do either of these groups sound like you? If not, are you ready Read More
Improving safety performance is a team effort that is based on data that easily can be monitored and measured to prioritize where safety programs can have the most impact. When it comes to improving performance in Health and Safety, organizations must leverage their most important asset - their tools and data - to improve future Read More
Do you want to... Increase your business with reliable payers? Sell to qualified local governments and non-profits, without the need for expensive public bidding procedures? Compete based upon your company's features & benefits - not just price? Then this Seminar is for You! COSTARS, the Commonwealth’s Cooperative Purchasing Program, leverages the purchasing power of the Read More
It’s no secret that artificial intelligence and automation have been a hot topic within every sector of the supply ecosystem. In only a few years, rapidly advancing technologies have transformed virtually every aspect of warehouse and distribution center operations, disrupting long-held functions and practices. These innovations present previously unimaginable potential for the industry at large Read More
If you're a Pennsylvania firm and haven't considered the world's 13th largest economy as a potential export market for your goods or services - you should! Join us as our Pennsylvania Authorized Trade Office in Australia presents this webinar for you to learn more about this amazing market and the opportunities that are available for Read More
