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SUMMARY:Improve Production Planning & Scheduling Visibility
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintIndustrial Machinery and Heavy Equipment manufacturers today must deal with: \n\nIncreased production complexity due to high product variants and customized demands from customers\nFlexible Production Planning and Increased Configurability given the global competitive environment\nAdopt Industry 4.0 practices to gain competitive edge through digitalization\n\nIn dealing with these new business requirements\, the technological obstacles seem daunting at first. Industry experts have observed the following common challenges: \n\nMany Industrial Machinery and Heavy Equipment manufacturers have challenges on Synchronizing Demand Signals with Manufacturing Execution.\nAlthough Lean Manufacturing Principles have been existent in factories\, technologies that sustain lean processes and documentation are yet to be realized.\nCompanies with ERP still have Production Scheduling done on disparate systems like spreadsheets\, often leading to wasted effort and rework.\nOver 1/2 of top performing companies are not able to quickly respond to customer demand changes accurately or even predict the impact of the changes on capacity utilization. \n\nDo any of these challenges apply to your company? \nTo get a jumpstart on bringing your production planning in line with the Smart factory\, attend this “Improve Production Planning and Scheduling visibility in your Industrial Machinery and Heavy Equipment Business” Webinar where the speakers will share the best practices adopted for production planning and scheduling and industry leading insights in Industrial Machinery and Heavy Equipment Business. \nSpeakers \nMark Callison\, President\, Elmwood Reclaimed Timber \nConnor Burns\, Production Manager\, Elmwood Reclaimed Timber \nNikhil Joshi\, Founder & Director\, SNic Solutions \n \nTechnical Details \nThis webinar will be conducted using a slides-and-audio format.  After you complete your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with details for joining the webinar. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/improve-production-planning-scheduling-visibility/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170914T090000
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SUMMARY:Lean Selling
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintYou work on Continuous Improvement in your Manufacturing…\nIs it Time for Lean Selling?\nAs you focus on growing sales\, do you find your current sales effort: \nExperience lots of Waste? \n\nWasted time\nWasted company resources\nWasted opportunities that do not turn into revenue\n\nHave you ever done a Sales Root Cause Analysis? \n\nWhy do some sales go through? (How do we repeat?)\nWhy do some sales that seem qualified never close?\nWhy does lowest price often seem impossible to get around?\nWhy do we struggle to penetrate new market segments?\nWhy do we repeat the same mistakes?\n\nIs there Standard Work for Sales? \n\nWhat is your repeatable sales process?\nWhen is it time to disqualify an opportunity?\nWhen does an opportunity qualify to go into the sales forecast?\nWhen should an opportunity come out of the sales forecast?\n\nContinuous Improvement is the key to staying competitive\, but have we ever used these tactics on our sales approach? \nJoin us for this Live Streaming event to understand where lack of systems and process leads to lost revenue and wasted time and expertise. \nFrom the comfort of your office\, we’ll explore: \n\nHow prospects have a duplicable system to buy\nWhere we are vulnerable to the prospect system\nHow to recognize the “free consultant” trap – where you give away your experience and expertise so they can shop you around\nA predictable sales model for success\n\nPresented by: \n \n  \nJohn Moore\, founder of Moore Power Sales. Moore Power Sales is passionate about helping our regional companies compete worldwide and yet still enjoy the quality of life here in Central PA.  John has been helping companies grow sales and leaders since 1995. \n  \n  \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/lean-selling/
LOCATION:Live Streaming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170914T150000
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SUMMARY:How Industrial IoT Benefits Your Manufacturing Company
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThe Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is here and manufacturers are quickly adopting the technology improving operations\, maintenance\, and productivity.  The IIot has generated mountains of data\, but how can you take maximum advantage of it? \nThe final element of bringing the IIoT to life is to integrate Augmented Reality (AR). Now every member of your organization — from the top floor to the plant floor — can visualize and interact with the live data that your IIoT implementation provides. This convergence of the physical and digital worlds will give your company a distinctive competitive advantage. How can you get started? \nIn this webcast\, VP of Go to Market and Strategy at PTC\, Glen Fields will explain how Augmented Reality is changing the way end users are interacting with the industrial internet of things helping your company to: \n\nClose the knowledge transfer gap between retiring boomers and incoming millennials\nImprove safety through enhanced situational awareness\nReduce travel costs with remote expert technology\nEnable the connected worker to improve employee productivity\n\nSpeaker: Glen Fields\, Vice President of Go to Market and Strategy\, PTC \n \nTechnical Details \nThis webinar will be conducted using a slides-and-audio format.  After you complete your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with details for joining the webinar. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/industrial-iot-benefits-manufacturing-company/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T120000
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SUMMARY:Predictive Maintenance and Equipment-as-a-Service Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThe growing need for connected\, “smart” equipment can be a disruptive force for many manufacturers. Investments in smart equipment can supercharge your production. It is critical to your company’s long-term health to embrace these changes before your competition gets ahead of you and leaves you in their dust. \nPlus\, your new equipment allows Predictive Maintenance strategies that simultaneously reduce your maintenance costs and improve your asset performance. Tying your smart equipment together with the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) enables a shift from old product-based to new service-based offerings. \nIn this webinar\, we will discuss how you can: \n\nImprove efficiency and reduce maintenance costs through new predictive maintenance strategies and technologies.\nEnable product-as-a-service approaches to help grow revenue.\nCreate new value-added services that grow customer loyalty without adding operational complexity.\nLearn through real-life examples how greater connectivity can help industrial equipment manufacturers evolve and grow.\n\n  \n\nSpeakers \n\nRemy Marcotorchino\,  Director Marketing and Market Strategy\,  Sierra Wireless \nRemy Marcotorcino has 15 years of experience in the high tech sector. He is currently Director Marketing and Market Strategy at Sierra Wireless. In this role\, he has worldwide responsibilities in the industrial and security verticals for top line revenue\, market share and gross margin in those segments. Prior to this\, he held positions in Fortune 500 companies such as Texas Instruments\, Sanmina SCI and Alcatel. He holds an MBA from SMU in Dallas\, Texas and a MS EE from INPG in Grenoble\, France. \nVaibhav J. Parmar\,  Partner\,  PWC \nVaibhav Parmar is a leader and senior executive with more than 18 years of experience in sales\, business development and client delivery of technology advisory\, consulting\, systems integration and managed services projects globally.  His specialties include technology infrastructure (telecom / networks\, cloud\, data centers\, service management)\, emerging technologies (automation\, analytics\, mobility\, Internet of Things)\, and cybersecurity. \nParmar has worked with clients globally involving complex networks\, IoT\, wireless technologies\, mobile applications and devices\, and technology systems integration.  His experiences include strategy development\, assessments\, technology infrastructure design and implementation\, business case development\, mobility enablement and applications\, technology and product development\, and systems operations and management.  Parmar has spoken at industry conferences such as DistribuTECH\, UTC Telecom\, CTIA Wireless\, WiMAX Forum\, and TeleManagement Forum\, and has participated in industry organizations such as FCC\, IEEE\, Utilities Telecom Council and WiMAX Forum. He holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering\, both from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. \n \nTechnical Details \nThis webinar will be conducted using a slides-and-audio format.  After you complete your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with details for joining the webinar. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/predictive-maintenance-equipment-service-opportunities/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170921T150000
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SUMMARY:Digital Manufacturing: Are You Taking the Lead or Falling Behind?
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintHow are manufacturers gaining and maintaining a digital edge? \nA competitive advantage doesn’t just happen in any area of business. Operationally speaking\, it starts with a deliberate strategy to excel in a few targeted areas\, making the necessary investments and then fully leveraging the financial or performance advantages. \nIn partnership with OpenText\, IndustryWeek set out to look at how well companies were executing their digital manufacturing strategy. While point solutions are essential\, we wanted to focus on how well digital capabilities as a whole are being managed\, whether they’re delivering on their promise\, and what stage manufacturers are at in the broader digital transformation. \nWe found that four out of five manufacturing company leaders believe that digital manufacturing solutions and capabilities are critical to achieving and maintaining a competitive edge. But only one out of four companies have leveraged the adoption and application of such solutions to gain any kind of advantage. \nIn this webinar we will look at the digital capabilities manufacturers have deployed and whether or not they have achieved the targeted objectives. We will discuss the expanding promise of analytics\, and the day-to-day business realities. And we will explore the challenges around digital integration and how to find and keep people with the talent to maximize the benefits and transform the organization. \nSpeaker \n\nTom Leeson\, MSC\, Industry Strategist\, OpenText \nThomas (Tom) Leeson is Industry Strategist for the Manufacturing sector at OpenText.\nTom is an Engineer by trade\, a Mathematician by education. He has nearly 40 years of experience working in the manufacturing sector. First within Aerospace\, Automotive and Discrete Manufacturing companies introducing computational techniques before moving into the Engineering and Manufacturing IT sector. The last 22 years Tom has fulfilled various senior roles with manufacturing software specialists Dassault Systemes\, SmarTeam PLM\, Computervision\, PTC and the Artificial Intelligence Company Aion. \nTom is passionate about engineering and manufacturing and began his career with a traditional engineering apprenticeship as a Precision Engineer servicing the Oil and Gas\, Mining\, and Automotive industries in Scotland before moving on to design analysis careers with British Aerospace (BAe) and Jaguar Cars. With BAe he studied a Master’s Degree  in Computation Mathematics relating to Computer Aided Engineering. \n  \nTechnical Details \nThis webinar will be conducted using a slides-and-audio format.  After you complete your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with details for joining the webinar. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/digital-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170928T150000
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SUMMARY:Intelligent Asset Management: Improving Product Quality & Operational Efficiency
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintIndustry 4.0 (aka Smart Manufacturing) is all about harnessing production information to achieve increased productivity\, efficiency and product quality improvements from the available manufacturing workforce and equipment. It is also about\, of course\, tightening and improving the horizontal flow of information from Design/Engineering\, through Manufacturing and on to Operations and Maintenance in the After Market (and back again). Finally\, a third key goal is to improve manufacturing agility so that manufacturing systems can support smaller lots (ideally\, lot size of 1) and can react more quickly and seamlessly to market changes. \nIn this presentation\, we will focus on one of the key levers that can be used to help achieve those goals as they apply to manufacturing – intelligent management of assets to support greater utilization of equipment (and workforce) and improved product quality. We will also touch on emerging concepts that can improve horizontal flow of information across the value chain: Blockchain and Digital Twin. \nSpeakers \n\nDave Noller\, Executive Architect\, Watson Internet of Things\, IBM \n  \n  \n\nJiani Zhang\, Program Director – Offering Management\, Watson Internet of Things\, IBM \n  \n \nTechnical Details\nThis webinar will be conducted using a slides-and-audio format.  After you complete your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with details for joining the webinar. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/intelligent-asset-management/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171003T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171003T150000
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SUMMARY:Identify\, Evaluate & Manage Current & Future Risks
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintSuccessful operational risk management demands a clear understanding of internal company practices\, policies and systems to ensure they are adequate to protect the organization from loss due to a change in market conditions or operational difficulties. \nMost senior leaders are very well aware of the financial challenges their companies may face\, but are less familiar with these operational risks\, and don’t know how they can introduce changes to practices and systems that will turn them into potential engines for improved productivity and profit. \nJoin DuPont Sustainable Solutions where they will also report out on their 2017 Global Operational Risk Survey. The survey\, which includes feedback from C-suite executives\, vice presidents\, directors and managers across a wide variety of industries\, brings valuable insights into ways in which organizations can help protect\, extract and create value through operational risk management and productivity improvements. \nDuring this webinar you’ll hear how peer companies are handling risk management within their organizations and hear best practices: \n\nto better manage your risk portfolio across the entire value chain\,\nto create opportunities and\nto extract value from better managing uncertainties.\n\nSpeakers \nNicholas Bahr\, Global Practice Leader\, Operational Risk Management\, DuPont Sustainable Solutions \nNicholas Bahr is the Global Practice Leader for Operational Risk Management at DuPont Sustainable Solutions.  In this role\, he and his global team help clients identify\, prioritize and reduce risk throughout their operations.  He over 30 years’ experience and is an internationally recognized thought leader and expert in operational and enterprise risk management\, process safety\, resiliency\, system safety and security. He has experience in business expansion and start-up for global operations\, as well as local/regional expansion in Europe\, Middle East\, South America\, North America and Australia. He as worked extensively with NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) leading safety and reliability teams that designed\, built\, tested and flew satellites and space probes.  He is the author of the book System Safety Engineering and Risk Assessment which is used by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as their aviation system safety model. \n\nAlfonsius Ariawan\, Global Solutions Architect\, DuPont Sustainable Solutions\n \nWith DuPont since 2001\, Alfonsius Ariawan joined DuPont Sustainable Solutions (DSS)\, Ontario (Canada) in 2009. Alfonsius specializes in Operational Risk Management (ORM) and has provided support to many clients in various industries. He has extensive experience in providing performance management\, data collection and analysis support. Alfonsius is a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt\, he also mentored many improvement project teams and has shared his experiences with clients externally. Throughout his career\, Alfonsius has had the opportunity to speak at many conferences on a wide-range of topics including ORM\, data management and analysis\, and process improvement and optimization.  \n \nTechnical Details \nThis webinar will be conducted using a slides-and-audio format.  After you complete your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with details for joining the webinar.  By clicking Register\, you confirm acceptance of EHS Today’s Terms of Service. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/identify-evaluate-manage-current-future-risks/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T150000
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CREATED:20170925T130128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T152332Z
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SUMMARY:Building Safety Programs That Last: The 9 Keys for Success
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintDeveloping world-class safety in organizations is a complex approach. When no one is committed to owning the process or the safety operations strategy is developed only at the corporate level\, it can result in employee disconnect and limited results. Safety should be an uncompromising value\, and focusing on reliable\, strategic safety initiatives will help your safety program be successful for the long term. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll discuss how engaging your entire organization and building on a foundation of safety can set you up for sustained success. We’ll dive into Milliken’s 30+ years of safety excellence\, and you’ll learn tactics from real life examples to implement in your organization. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nIdentifying common safety program disconnects\nBest practices of a successful safety process\nHow to redefine roles & responsibilities for maximum safety effectiveness\nHow to measure success\nHow to sustain your goals\n\n\nSpeaker \nPhil McIntyre\, Managing Director\, Performance Solutions by Milliken \nPhil’s career is steeped in thirty years’ worth of business leadership and manufacturing expertise. Phil has successfully worked with and led several business units within Milliken & Company to profitable growth and financial sustainability. Prior to his business leadership roles\, Phil led the implementation of Milliken Performance System for the Performance Products Division and served as Director of Cost Improvement\, where he was responsible for strategic cost reduction efforts. \nPhil has also spent time as the Pursuit of Excellence Director responsible for integrating customer needs (and wants) with manufacturing and business capability. Early in his career\, Phil worked in four different manufacturing locations\, holding multiple positions ranging from quality to cost. Phil credits this early diversity in job responsibility and scope as the beginning of his in-depth knowledge of continuous improvement; his appreciation for sustainable\, empowered safety processes and systems; and his understanding of the critical nature of establishing the right financial metrics to drive the right behavior. \nPhil holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Wake Forest University. \nSponsored by \n \nBy clicking Register\, you confirm that you agree to EHS Today’s Terms of Service. \nRegister \n\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/building-safety-programs-last-9-keys-success/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171024T150000
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SUMMARY:Machine Guarding - Back to Basics
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintOnce the risk assessment has been performed\, the methods and techniques to be applied to reach the maximum risk reduction level will be the focus.  When the hazard cannot be eliminated\, design measures to properly reduce the risk to the hazard to an acceptable level will be shared.  Expected functionality and practicality of the selected safeguarding applications include the selection of the prescribed safety standards currently available. \nViewers will learn: \n\nSelecting the prescribed safety standards\nUnderstanding the key factors of proper guard design\nUtilizing the proper guarding methods and techniques\nRecognizing proper guarding vs. awareness barriers\nApplying color coding and safety signs\n\nSpeaker \nDoug Sten\, CSP\, CMSE®\, CEA\, CHCM is a Safety Consultant with Pilz Automation Safety\n \nDoug Sten\, CSP\, CMSE®\, CEA\, CHCM is a Safety Consultant with Pilz Automation Safety.  Sten has degrees in Safety Engineering\, Safety Management\, Behavioral Science and is a Certified Safety Professional with a specialty in Product Safety\, Certified Ergonomic Analyst\, Certified Hazard Control Manager and a CMSE® – Certified Machinery Safety Expert\, by TÜV Nord. He has over 25 years in the plastics machinery industry as a subject matter consultant; a global product safety manager for an OEM and a corporate safety director for a plastics container manufacturer. He has over 20 years participating on US and international safety standards committees. He has worked for Pilz since January 2014. \nSponsored by: \n \nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Penton’s Terms of Service and to Penton’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Penton\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Penton’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/machine-guarding-back-basics/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171030T113000
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SUMMARY:Implementing Collaborative Robots in Industry
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintJoin us October 30th and meet the world’s #1 collaborative robot.  Around the world\, thousands of UR robots work collaboratively right alongside humans – with no safety guards and no problems. \nAgenda: \n\nIntro to Universal Robots\nRobot Programming Intro\nEnd Effector Solutions\nStands and Protective Covering\nQuestions / Applications\nHand-on Activities\n\nBenefits of Collaborative Robots: \n\nFastest Payback in the Industry\nCollaborative and Safe\nFlexible Deployment\nEasy Programming\nFast Set-up\n\nThere will be a light breakfast provided\, compliments of Intek Systems\, Inc. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/collaborative-robot/
LOCATION:Pine Barn Inn\, One Pine Barn Place\, Danville\, PA\, 17821\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T133000
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SUMMARY:Lean/Continuous Improvement for Business & Financial Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintIncrease Profitability – Increase Business Valuation – Maximize Operational Results\nSee firsthand how highly successful manufacturing turnaround specialists quickly increase profitability\, business valuation and operational excellence using a “financials first and data-driven approach” combined with Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies. \nDonita Rudy (Click here for bio) and Ravi Rawat (Click here for bio) will present actual case studies in a template format than can be applied to any company. \nAttendees will see how critical financial and operational improvements were achieved through “total organizational alignment” of priorities\, metrics and improvement efforts from key monthly financials to specific improvement activities. \nThis workshop is being presented in partnership with the Strategic Early Warning Network (SEWN). \n“Over the course of the last several years\, we have sent the majority of our management staff through lean manufacturing programs presented by IMC. As an organization that prides itself on continuous improvement\, these workshops give our team the tools it needs to create long-term\, increased success. It’s our hope and plan to continue to educate all of our employees by these means.” Seth Alberts\, Vice President\, Ralph S. Alberts Co.\, Inc.\nA light breakfast and lunch will be provided. \nRegister & Pay By Check \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/lean4leaders/
LOCATION:Innovation Park at Penn State\, 200 Technology Center\, University Park\, PA\, 16802\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="IMC":MAILTO:info@imcpa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171114T113000
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CREATED:20170829T182216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T160033Z
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SUMMARY:Implementing Collaborative Robots in Industry
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintJoin us November 14th and meet the world’s #1 collaborative robot. Around the world\, thousands of UR robots work collaboratively right alongside humans – with no safety guards and no problems. \nAgenda: \n\nIntro to Universal Robots\nRobot Programming Intro\nEnd Effector Solutions\nStands and Protective Covering\nQuestions / Applications\nHand-on Activities\n\nBenefits of Collaborative Robots: \n\nFastest Payback in the Industry\nCollaborative and Safe\nFlexible Deployment\nEasy Programming\nFast Set-up\n\nThere will be a light breakfast provided\, compliments of Intek Systems\, Inc. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/collaborative-robots/
LOCATION:Celebration Hall\, 2280 Commercial Blvd\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135032
CREATED:20171031T181459Z
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SUMMARY:Hand Safety: Are Gloves Enough?
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintDid you know? — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 13 million workers in the U.S. are potentially exposed to chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin. Gloves are an important element of PPE intended as a first line of defense to protect hands. But\, just because you’re providing gloves to workers doesn’t mean you have hand protection covered. While gloves play an important role in protecting hands\, they are often the source of issues effecting skin health that can lead to serious skin disorders\, resulting in lost productivity and absenteeism. In fact\, 25% of lost workdays reported are due to work-related skin disease. Implementing a tailored skin safety program that works alongside the use of gloves encourages skin safety best practice and long lasting behavior to reduce risk to organizations\, promotes the overall health and safety of workers\, and can result in significant cost savings related to treating serious skin health issues. \nWebinar attendees will learn: \n\nRisks to skin from prolonged glove use\nRecognize early signs of skin condition issues\nElements of an effective skin safety program\nHow to implement a sustainable skin safety regimen\, with or without gloves in use\n\nSpeakers \nIndustrial Hygienist\, Senior Technical Training Manager – Deb USA\, an SC Johnson Company \nArmand Coppotelli is an Industrial Hygienist and Senior Technical Training Manager for Deb\, an SC Johnson Company. He has more than 25 years’ experience advising best practices to maintain good skin health. Over the course of his career\, he has lectured in AIHce roundtables and has served as AIHA section guest speaker. He also has hosted presentations on overcoming work related skin dermatitis for many occupational medicine/nursing organizations including: Chicago area occupational nurses section\, the Australian Occupational Health Nurses Association and the Toronto Occupational Physicians Association. He has implemented corporate skin care programs for large scale manufacturing operations such as Goodyear Tire & Rubber\, Amtrak\, Rohm & Haas\, BASF\, Lear and Delphi\, and has served on the Protective Clothing & Equipment Committee of the American Industrial Hygiene Association. Armand holds a M.S. Environmental Health-Industrial Hygiene and is a member of the American Industrial Hygiene Association. \nSponsored by \n \nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Penton’s Terms of Service and to Penton’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Penton\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Penton’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/hand-safety-gloves-enough/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135032
CREATED:20171031T182137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171031T182343Z
UID:6503-1510840800-1510844400@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Scaling Custom Manufacturing with 3D Printing
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintTrue\, one-of-a-kind mass customization has been difficult to bring to market. While products like Invisalign have successfully scaled\, barriers to cost-effective production have largely prevented other companies from delivering products that are fundamentally personalized for every customer. \nRecent advancements in 3D printing\, however\, promise to lift these barriers. Manufacturers of all sizes are scaling production of parts with a high degree of customization\, from short runs of art and engineering pieces to mass fabrication of unique consumer products at multinational companies like New Balance. \nIn this November 16 webinar\, Jon Bruner\, director of Formlabs’ Digital Factory program and former editor at Forbes Magazine and O’Reilly Media\, shares his insights on where the industry is headed\, and how manufacturers can leverage additive manufacturing technologies to get there faster. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nThe competitive advantages of customization\nChallenges and best practices for scaling customization from one-offs to mass production\nAn overview of additive manufacturing and other digital manufacturing processes that can support mass customization\, with a look at upcoming technological advancements that will change the field\nActionable lessons from companies already leveraging 3D printing to achieve mass customization\n\n\nSpeakers \nJon Bruner\, Director\, Digital Factory\, Formlabs \nJon Bruner is the director of the Digital Factory program at Formlabs\, which aims to bring advanced digital fabrication to every industry. Before joining Formlabs\, he oversaw O’Reilly Media’s publications and conferences related to electronics\, manufacturing\, and industrial design. He started his career as a journalist at Forbes Magazine\, where\, as Data Editor\, he combined programming and writing to investigate topics as wide-ranging as the dams on the Columbia River and migration patterns between U.S. counties. \n\nTechnical details \nThis webinar will be conducted using a slides-and-audio format.  After you complete your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with details for joining the webinar. \nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Penton’s Terms of Service and to Penton’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Penton\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Penton’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/scaling-custom-manufacturing-3d-printing/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135032
CREATED:20171106T163418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171106T163418Z
UID:6507-1511877600-1511881200@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Accelerating Your Manufacturing Business with the Power of IoT
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThe Internet of Things (IoT) is radically changing the manufacturing business model\, opening up new opportunities toward a service oriented business model for manufacturers. \nAccording to the recently published Vodafone IoT Barometer\, an annual study of how IoT is transforming business\, the proportion of companies adopting IoT has more than doubled from 12% in 2013 to 29% in 2017. In addition\, the percentage of companies with more than 50\,000 connected devices active has doubled in the last 12 months. Many of your competitors are already devoting as many resources to IoT as they do to other high profile technologies\, such as mobile\, cloud and analytics. \nJoin us November 28\, when we will highlight key findings from the Vodafone IoT Barometer and explain how IoT technologies can enable your company to deploy new solutions and services. We will demonstrate that IoT can not only reduce your costs but also enhance your customer experiences and deliver new business values. \nWhile companies can take advantage of IoT technology for business transformation\, IoT deployment on a global scale can be very complex. Learn how to plan and execute global IoT deployment smoothly. You will also hear real-world customer examples of businesses that are taking advantage of IoT technology today. \nSpeakers \nLisa Uhrmacher\, Interim Head of IoT Sales\, Vodafone IoT Americas  \nLisa Uhrmacher is an industry veteran\, having spent the last five years at Vodafone\, currently in the role of Interim Head of IoT Sales for the IoT Americas team.  In that role she manages Vodafone’s enterprise sales team\, in addition to managing the indirect channel team. Prior to Vodafone\, she spent 16 years in the wireless industry with Sprint Nextel.  The last two years at Sprint were spent building Sprint’s IoT business\, leading the Digital Signage practice\, as a business development and relationship management executive.  Before her IoT role\, she led the carrier’s foray into 4G\, managing the partner development and nationwide rollout of the first US 4G service. \nLarry Tichavsky\, IoT Technical Sales Manager\, Vodafone IoT Americas \nLarry Tichavsky is the IoT Technical Sales Manager for Vodafone IoT Americas. Larry joined Vodafone in September\, 2012 and is responsible for running a team of engineers in North America. This team works with domestic companies with the need to deploy IoT solutions across the world. Larry and his team have deep knowledge on the technical aspects of making IoT solution successful from the connectivity perspective\, and are experienced with all phases of an IoT solution. \nTechnical details \nThis webinar will be conducted using a slides-and-audio format.  After you complete your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with details for joining the webinar. \nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Penton’s Terms of Service and to Penton’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Penton\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Penton’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/accelerating-manufacturing-business-power-iot/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135032
CREATED:20171121T141127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T141127Z
UID:6522-1512050400-1512054000@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Keys to Success for Manufacturing in the Experience Economy
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintConsumers everywhere are demanding better\, cheaper products and services that are customized to provide a personalized experience. In order to meet these expectations\, manufacturers must reframe their value proposition and become faster\, more integrated and more agile than ever before. \nFortunately\, with enterprise-wide digitalization and innovative manufacturing technologies\, companies — and their customers — can shape their value network in this Age of Experience. \nLeading-edge manufacturing companies are demonstrating massive innovation as they transform from a model of mass production to one of mass personalization. This requires everything from defining the value network and connecting value streams from ideation through ownership to the enablement of new business models. \nThis webinar will explore the transformation in manufacturing that is taking place as a result of the new Experience Economy\, discuss the challenges\, and with examples of how new technologies are being used. \nAttendees will get practical and actionable information on how to: \n\nImprove speed and agility with real-time learning and decision support\nLearn how to define their value network and connect value streams\nEmpower collaboration and augment human creativity\n\nSpeaker \nPatrick Michel\, DELMIA Vice President Strategy and Business\, Dassault Systemes \nPatrick Michel is Vice President Strategy and Business Development for the DELMIA Brand of Dassault Systèmes. Patrick having assumed this position in 2017\, is responsible for leading M&A initiatives and strategic planning activities for DELMIA. Patrick joined Dassault Systèmes in 1996 after graduating in Electrical Engineering at the University of Grenoble in France and having completed a Master’s of Engineering at the Thayer School of Engineering\, Dartmouth College. He started his career in the CATIA Industrialization department quickly taking the challenging two-year assignment as executive technical assistant to Bernard CHARLES\, CEO and President. Patrick joined the DELMIA team in 2005 leading the Industry Solutions & Marketing organization for DELMIA\, defining Digital Manufacturing solutions for the different industries including Automotive\, Aerospace & Industrial Equipment industries and helping lead the diversification of DELMIA into Manufacturing Operations Management and Supply Chain Planning and Operations.  Patrick is based in Detroit\, MI. \n \nTechnical Details \nThis webinar will be conducted using a slides-and-audio format.  After you complete your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with details for joining the webinar. \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/keys-success-manufacturing-experience-economy/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135032
CREATED:20170925T174812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171026T190824Z
UID:6477-1512118800-1512129600@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Unemployment Compensation 101
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintSeparation Issues \nMany employers and claimants have difficulty understanding the process UC uses to determine an employee’s eligibility for benefits after voluntarily leaving or being discharged from a job.  This presentation explains how the service center discovers if the person quit or was discharged\, the fact-finding process\, burden of proof\, factors that are considered when making a determination and the appeal rights. \nRefusing Suitable Work \nThe UC Service Center is often contacted about what to do when a person refuses work.  This presentation explains the application of Section 402(a) of the PA UC Law (Refusal of Suitable Work).  Discussion includes the employer’s responsibilities regarding notification that a job offer has been made to both the Claimant and the Service Center\, the factors used in suitable work determinations and appeal rights. \nSpeaker:\nNancy Smithbauer\, Workforce Development Representative for Unemployment Compensation has been employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry for 16 years\, having been a Claims Examiner for nearly 10 of those years.  Nancy helps employers and claimants understand the Unemployment Compensation Laws and assists with navigating the process to ensure the proper application of the program. She is a member of the Rapid Response Coordination Services Team that provides information and assistance to workers in the event of a lay off or closure.  Nancy is also a “trouble shooter” for individuals and employers who are in need of assistance with a UC Claim. Her service area spans across 12 counties.\nCosponsored by: Lock Haven SBDC\, Pennsylvania CareerLink\, Innovative Manufacturers Center\, PA PREP\, America’s SBDCs\, U.S. Small Business Administration \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/unemployment-compensation/
LOCATION:Center for Business & Workforce Development\, 1127 W. 4th St.\, Williamsport\, PA\, 17701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135032
CREATED:20171128T154754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171128T162619Z
UID:6527-1512136800-1512140400@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Happiness Isn't the Key to Employee Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThe saying “a happy employee is an engaged employee” isn’t as true as we once thought. Many business leaders are striving to make their workforce happier in order to retain their top talent and increase productivity. But a happy employee doesn’t mean and engaged employee\, and making culture decisions to drive happiness (think snacks and happy hours) won’t produce sustainable ROI. In fact\, Gallup states that actively disengaged employees actually cost the US $450 to $550 billion per year in lost productivity. \nIn this webinar\, join Nikki Lewallen\, Head of Partnerships at Emplify\, and Joe McMurry\, Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s resident leadership expert\, to understand why creating a culture centered around meaning is the key to increased engagement for lasting business impact. You’ll learn: \n\nThe true definition of employee engagement and state of the workforce today\nA four-step process to create and foster meaning with your employees\nThe incredible business success and best practices from three meaning-focused companies\n\n\n\n\nNikki Lewallen\, Head of Partnerships\, Emplify\n\nNikki Lewallen is the CEO of Rainmakers\, a business development organization that accelerates growth for small to mid market businesses through fostering relationships. Nikki has been a flagship accelerator to the organization’s global footprint over the past 11 years. Nikki’s mission is to inspire people to their true potential doing what they love. As a keynote speaker\, after many years of sharing the message Loving Mondays\, Nikki realized her true calling in the employee engagement industry. In 2017\, Nikki made a strategic leap to Emplify to build nationwide partnerships to impact 1 million employees in finding true meaning in their work.\n\n\n\nJoe McMurry\nPeer Group Solutions Consultant\, Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership\n\nJoe McMurry is Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s (MEP) resident leadership expert and CEO roundtable facilitator. Before coming to Purdue\, Joe held several executive positions overseeing all aspects of business\, including: operations/manufacturing\, engineering\, hardware and software development\, quality assurance\, project management\, and more. When he’s not helping manufacturers\, Joe teaches undergraduate courses in organizational leadership and industrial technology at Purdue University. Joe has a Master’s in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Bachelor of Science in General Management from Purdue University\, Krannert School of Management. \nRegister \n\n\n\n\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/happiness-isnt-key-employee-engagement/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135032
CREATED:20171109T183655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T183655Z
UID:6509-1512482400-1512486000@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Determining When to Move to Cloud ERP & Analytics
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintAdoption of cloud-based systems in manufacturing has reached a tipping point\, accelerating rapidly. There are good reasons why manufacturers have begun adopting cloud platforms for analytics\, and increasingly for ERP back office operations as well. These involve the ability to innovate and be agile\, lower costs\, speed to deploy\, and ability to collaborate internally and externally. \nThe questions are: How can you determine when your company reaches the tipping point? What are the options and implications for enterprise applications in the cloud\, on-premise\, or some hybrid of the two? What questions should you ask to ensure you get what you need? Join this webinar for a primer on how to make good decisions about your path forward. Specifically\, you will learn: \n\nMarket trends in Cloud adoption for ERP and analytics\nWhy analytics in the cloud is taking the industry by storm\nCompelling reasons and benefits for moving ERP & back office applications to the cloud\nPossible migration and hosting paths and their implications\nA comparison of on-premise\, in-cloud\, and hybrid costs and opportunities\nViews of approaches that manufacturers are succeeding with today\n\nSpeakers \nJulie Fraser\, Principal and President of Iyno Advisors\, Inc. \nFraser has a passion for production business as an engine for good. Founder and Principal of Iyno Advisors Inc.\, she has researched and written hundreds of reports\, papers\, presentations and blog posts explaining how software can improve business outcomes in production companies and their supply chain partners. Prior companies include Cambashi\, Baan\, and AMR Research (now Gartner). Fraser is a certified Conscious Business Change Agent and a lifetime member of MESA International. \nDoug Gilkey\, Vice President of Sales\, Manufacturing\, Epicor Software \nDouglas is responsible for the direct and indirect Manufacturing sales teams in the Americas region at Epicor Software Corporation.  His focus for the last twelve years has been working in both direct sales and sales leadership capacities to guide sellers (and buyers) specifically in addressing business outcomes. More specifically\, his primary area of interest and coaching is aligning the achievement of measured business outcomes through the novel application of Cloud based business systems. Douglas began his professional career with Raytheon Corporation in Tewksbury\, MA as an Aerospace Engineer focused on experiment fluid mechanics.  Douglas earned a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering from Syracuse University in Syracuse\, New York. \n \nTechnical details \nThis webinar will be conducted using a slides-and-audio format.  After you complete your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with details for joining the webinar. \nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Penton’s Terms of Service and to Penton’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Penton\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Penton’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/determining-move-cloud-erp-analytics/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135032
CREATED:20171113T201826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171113T201826Z
UID:6512-1512482400-1512486000@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Making Safety and Health Job One
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintResearch has shown that hand hygiene greatly impacts health and wellness\, highlighting the importance of proper hand washing. When you consider that absenteeism costs U.S. manufacturers $2.8 billion a year1\, a healthy shop floor and office can equal bottom line savings. Incredibly\, industrial employers lose 19 million work days each year due to cold and flu absences1.  And in many instances\, illness can impact workplace safety. People who come to work with a cold or flu may experience slower reaction times and may be prone to mistakes. And as for rental shop towels that can contain harmful heavy metals\, a safer alternative like disposable wipers can help reduce lost work time due to injury. \nThe goal of this webinar is to make safety and health job one for everyone. \nKey Topics: \n\nInsights on how to engrain a culture of safety within facilities\nWhy safety and hygiene are important\nPractical solutions to help improve safety and hygiene\n\n1 Dept. of Health & Human Services: Flu.gov 2014 19 \nSpeakers \nKirk Mahan\,  Director Safety & Health Excellence\, Global Safety & Health\, Georgia-Pacific  \nKirk Mahan is Director of Safety Excellence & Innovation for Georgia-Pacific. Kirk has been with GP for 18 years\, and currently oversees the company’s pursuit of S&H excellence through identification and implementation of innovative S&H efforts.  He is also a lead instructor in various S&H courses\, a lead incident investigator\, and a subject matter expert. Kirk has 25 years of experience working as a safety professional and an engineer. Previously\, he was on the faculty at Georgia Tech for 9 years where he directed courses and taught in the OSHA Training Institute Education Center located at the university.  He also provided technical assistance to more than 1\,000 facilities regarding S&H management\, hazard identification and risk mitigation\, compliance\, and the pursuit of S&H excellence. Prior to Georgia Tech\, Kirk worked as an engineer in textiles and construction. \nMr. Mahan is a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) and a Certified Safety Professional (CSP). He serves on the National Safety Council’s Board of Delegates\, and is a professional member of ASSE.  Kirk holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Georgia State University. \nTim Artz\, National Distribution Manager\, GP PRO \nTim is a National Distribution Manager with GP PRO focused on Industrial Distribution and MRO suppliers. Prior to Tim’s 12 years with Georgia-Pacific\, he was with Unisource Worldwide for 14 years\, where he was in the roles of Director of Marketing for Facility Supplies\, Vice President of the Midwest Customer Service and Purchasing Center\, Region Director of Quality Assurance\, and Customer Service Manager. Tim graduated with distinction from Ohio Dominican University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and is Black Belt Certified in Six Sigma. \nSponsored by \n \nTechnical details \nThis webinar will be conducted using a slides-and-audio format.  After you complete your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with details for joining the webinar. \nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Penton’s Terms of Service and to Penton’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Penton\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Penton’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/making-safety-health-job-one/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171206T101500
DTSTAMP:20260403T135032
CREATED:20171115T153349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T163047Z
UID:6517-1512550800-1512555300@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:The Human Performance Puzzle
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintAre You Using DISC Alone?\n\nFor Communication?                         For Sales Training?\nFor Leadership?                                  For Customer Service?\nFor Hiring?                                          For Conflict Resolution?\nFor Team Building?                           For Employee Engagement?\n\nDISC is a powerful and foundational tool and science. DISC tells us HOW people do what they do. It helps people understand HOW people are different. BUT\, DISC is only a piece of the Human Performance Puzzle! Let’s Dig Deeper! \n============================================= \n12 Driving Forces\n \nWe need to uncover the WHY \n\nThe missing piece of employee engagement\nWhy some candidates don’t match company values\nDespite doing team building there is still conflict\nHow our sales pitch can miss the boat.\n\nMotivators\, defined by 12 Driving Forces\, help you take control of your decisions\, your life’s direction and your appreciation of others. \nThey are the WHY behind your behavior and actions. \nWe’ll Explore: \n\nHow brain imaging taught us what we were missing\nThe science of avoidance – Why understanding 12 Driving Forces tells us what we avoid and why that matters\nThat every job rewards something\, but\, is that the Driving Force that motivates you\nBy combining DISC (How) and Driving Forces (Why) you can connect at a stronger level\, place people in the right job\, and leverage diversity in a new way.\n\nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/human-performance-puzzle/
LOCATION:Live Streaming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135032
CREATED:20171120T200007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171120T200007Z
UID:6521-1512568800-1512572400@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Navigating the Legal Requirements Under OSHA's Revised Walking-Working Surface Standard
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintOn November 7\, 2016 OSHA issued its final rule revising its walking-working surfaces regulations while greatly expanding its fall protection requirement for General Industry.  The final rule\, 20 years in the making\, took effect on January 17\, 2017\, and it is anticipated to impact approximately 7 million general industry workplaces and more than 100 million employees in America.  This program will provide an overview of the Standard and the timeline for implementation. \nThis presentation will examine: \n\nUpdated requirements intended to reduce slips\, trips and falls\nRevised rules for ladders stairways scaffold and dockboard safety\nNew options for fall protection\nEmployee training\, including the proper use of personal protective equipment\n\nSince fall protection is always one of OSHA’s most-frequently cited safety violations and slips\, trip and falls are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities\, this final rule will significantly impact most employers. \nSpeaker \nTracy L. Moon\, Jr.\, Partner\, Fisher Phillips LLP \nTracy L. Moon\, Jr.\, is a partner in the Atlanta office of Fisher & Phillips LLP. Since 1993\, he has represented employers in successfully solving employment and labor issues arising in the workplace. He spends much of his time counseling and training employers regarding compliance with employment and labor laws\, rules and regulations\, how to avoid workplace problems and prevent lawsuits. In this regard\, Tracy conducts on-site compliance inspections and in-house management training programs. His experience includes representation of employers before federal and state trial and appellate courts\, and in arbitrations and mediations in employment and labor law matters.  Tracy also represents employers in administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission\, the Department of Labor\, OSHA\, OSH Review Commission\, the National Labor Relations Board and other federal and state agencies. He prepares all of the documents associated with employment\, including employee handbooks\, employment contracts\, business ethics and confidentiality agreements\, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements\, and severance agreements. He also advises employers on both federal and state OSHA-related issues\, including compliance\, prevention\, and accident\, injury and death cases. Tracy is an OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainer authorized to conduct 10-and 30-hour General Industry training. He regularly speaks to business and professional associations and business groups\, including chambers of commerce. Tracy has written numerous articles on a wide variety of employment and labor law subjects. \nSponsored by \n \nSafety Products Group\, backed by the strength of Bluewater and Fabenco\, builds rooftop and in-plant safety products to the highest OSHA standards. Protect Your People. Protect Your Business.   \nTechnical Details \nThis webinar will be conducted using a slides-and-audio format.  After you complete your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with details for joining the webinar. \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/navigating-legal-requirements-oshas-revised-walking-working-surface-standard/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171207T101500
DTSTAMP:20260403T135032
CREATED:20170619T194637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T145337Z
UID:6403-1512637200-1512641700@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Five Musts for Sales Growth in 2018
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThe economy might be improving…are you poised to get your share?\nIn some segments the marketplace is improving\, but that does not mean you’ll get your share without taking a critical look at how you gain business.  Don’t start 2018 with the same selling weaknesses of 2017!  Participate from the comfort of your office or conference room in our Live Streaming interactive platform. \nWe will cover: \n\nEvaluate your Sales Team – Even if they have been with you a long time\, it does not mean they are able to deliver your vision in 2018. Know their strengths and their hidden weaknesses that inhibit execution of a strong selling effectiveness and if they can grow out of them.\nTrack the Predictable Indicators of Success – If all you track are your sales numbers\, you are missing the opportunity to focus on the right indicators that drive success.\nEvaluate HOW you sell – Is your sales team really able to differentiate your company or is your main weapon in the marketplace an accurate quote?\nFocus on Sales Management – Is your sales force growing its ability to perform every quarter?\nRecruit stronger sales people and stop making hiring mistakes – Most companies make many mistakes in their recruiting and hiring of salespeople. Ever have a salesperson that didn’t work out?\n\nA Growing Economy Can Hide Selling Sins!\nDon’t be fooled – Keep an eye on: \n\nSales are growing\, but the number of new customers are flat.\nOpportunities go into your sales forecast\, but never seem to materialize.\nRevenue is increasing\, but only on low margin sales.\nYou have a few key customers that make up a large percentage of your sales making you vulnerable.\nA new competitor is picking off a few good accounts.\n\nIn an hour and 15 minutes\, we can help you maximize how to truly be ready for 2018\, but you have to start now! \nPresented by: \nJohn Moore\, founder of Moore Power Sales. Moore Power Sales is passionate about helping our regional companies compete worldwide and yet still enjoy the quality of life here in Central PA.  John has been helping companies grow sales and leaders since 1995. \n  \n  \n  \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/five-musts-sales-growth-2018/
LOCATION:Live Streaming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135032
CREATED:20171115T152313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T152313Z
UID:6516-1512655200-1512658800@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:New Perspectives from the Cloud: ERP for the Modern Business
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintHave you ever changed your vantage point to get a better view? Climbing to the top of a tower or hill can completely alter your understanding of what’s happening! Today\, many manufacturers and distributors are doing just that by moving ERP to the cloud. It’s almost like those making decisions are themselves raised up — visibility and thus agility improve dramatically. \nWith an integrated enterprise suite in the cloud\, companies often find they gain immediate insights and are able to shift their strategy and processes rapidly to seize opportunities and avoid problems. Join longtime industry software analyst Julie Fraser for a discussion about: \n\nWhy it’s the ability to turn on a dime that defines winners in the smart manufactured goods value chain\nHow cloud-based ERP enables greater visibility into both local and distributed operations\nThe business case for cloud-based ERP – hard and soft\nExamples of how companies are gaining a strategic advantage with cloud-based ER\n\nCome prepared with your questions. This session will deliver background from across manufacturing and distribution\, and we’ll have time to focus on your questions and your experiences. \nSpeakers \nJulie Fraser\, Principal and President of Iyno Advisors\, Inc.  \nFraser has a passion for production business as an engine for good. Founder and Principal of Iyno Advisors Inc.\, she has researched and written hundreds of reports\, papers\, presentations and blog posts explaining how software can improve business outcomes in production companies and their supply chain partners. Prior companies include Cambashi\, Baan\, and AMR Research (now Gartner). Fraser is a certified Conscious Business Change Agent and a lifetime member of MESA International. \n \nTechnical Details \nThis webinar will be conducted using a slides-and-audio format.  After you complete your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with details for joining the webinar. \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/new-perspectives-cloud-erp-modern-business/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135032
CREATED:20160923T135724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171106T162611Z
UID:6001-1513256400-1513261800@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Working with PA Army Depots
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThe North Central PTAC presents “Working with PA Army Depots: Letterkenny & Tobyhanna”.  Join Small Business Specialists Kelly Rhodes and David Kern from both depots as they provide you with the mission of the depots\, opportunities to work with the depots and vendor requirements.  This webinar will have special focus on manufacturing and service industry opportunities. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/working-pa-army-depots/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T150000
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UID:6513-1513260000-1513263600@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:How to Engage Hourly Employees for Productivity Gains
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintAs the manufacturing competitive landscape continues to present new demands for lower pricing and higher quality\, more organizations are looking for quick and impactful solutions\, fractional reductions in cost\, and opportunities to drive new productivity gains. While both workforce management and employee engagement have been recognized separately by most organizations as accelerators of business performance\, many have not looked at these strategies in tandem to leverage powerful insights across stakeholder groups and prioritize immediate opportunities. This session reveals actionable ideas to help manufacturing organizations accelerate hourly employee engagement and drive business results. \nJoin this session to discover: \n\n\nWhy employee engagement results have plateaued\, with more time spent measuring vs. truly driving actionable results\nLessons learned from manufacturers on how workforce management impacts hourly employee attitudes and perceptions\nCritical engagement levers from the perspective of hourly employees and front line managers\nKey steps that your manufacturing organization can take today to quickly identify opportunities that will accelerate engagement and drive business results through workforce management\n\nPresenters \nLynn Watson\,  VP\, Strategic Solutions\, Workforce Insight \nAs Vice President of Strategic Solutions\, Lynn Watson works closely with enterprise manufacturing clients\, industry leaders and analytics experts in developing and adapting market-leading solutions to help clients more effectively leverage labor as their most valuable asset. Watson brings more than 20 years of workforce management expertise\, serving as a trusted advisor to many of the world’s largest organization in delivering innovative workforce solutions. Watson previously held roles with Kronos and SAP Ariba and has been recognized for her success in helping Fortune 500 enterprises leverage technology and optimal practices to transform and compete more effectively\, improve performance and profitability. \nEd Jesanis\, Global Time and Attendance Leader\, Ingersoll Rand \nEd Jesanis is an accomplished payroll systems professional with leadership experience in both business and in ministry. A Global Time and Attendance Leader at Ingersoll Rand\, Ed oversees all Time and Attendance systems globally. Ed has completed Kronos implementations in North America and EMEA\, including Canada\, Ireland\, Spain\, the United States\, and the UK. Ingersoll Rand is in the process of a Global rollout of Kronos. Working from original implementation to licensing and maintenance\, Ed is responsible for end-to-end Time and Attendance system functionality – guaranteeing that Ingersoll Rand and Kronos are working together at peak efficiency to drive better business outcomes. \n \nTechnical details\nThis webinar will be conducted using a slides-and-audio format.  After you complete your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with details for joining the webinar. \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/engage-hour-employees-productivity-gains/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T150000
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CREATED:20171204T152526Z
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SUMMARY:Thought Leaders Take on Safety Transformation\, Culture\, Sustainability & Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintJoin top thought leaders as they hone in on the critical elements that lead to achieving EHS excellence. \n\n\n\n\n\nEric Conn\nPartner\nConn Maciel Carey\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect from Trump’s OSHA in the New Year \nThe Trump Administration has taken the reins at OSHA\, and the first year of the new OSHA’s enforcement and regulatory (or de-regulatory) agenda is in the books.  We have already seen significant changes in the way OSHA does business and the tools available to the Agency in its toolkit.  Now\, as the Trump Administration finishes filling out the OSHA leadership team with its own appointees\, we are sure to see more shifting of enforcement priorities\, budgets and policies\, and an amplified effort to repeal or re-interpret controversial Obama Era OSHA rules and policies.  This presentation will forecast for employers the changes and developments at OSHA employers can expect during this period of flux.\n\n\n \n\nCarl W. Heinlein\, CSP\, ARM\, CRIS\nSenior Safety Consultant\nAmerican Contractors Insurance Group\n\n\n\n\nEmerging Trends \nSeveral emerging trends and issues will impact the occupational safety and health profession in 2018. This Ted-style talk will discuss the use of drones (UAV)\, new educational/training tools\, the use of robots\, new communication and tracking tools\, driving safety resources and fatigue tracking devices\, all of which will influence the practice of OHS in the coming years.\n\n\n\n\nJA Rodriguez Jr.\, CSP\, SGE\nCEO\nMake My Day Strategies LLC\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s up for the EHS profession in 2018 and beyond? More than meets the eye…. \n2018 is anticipated to be a big year for change. Future success will be achieved by adopting an enhanced mindset focused on anticipation\, preparation\, and action in regards to delivering excellence to both internal and external customers. The future of our EHS profession is in the capable hands of those who understand that we must evolve to the point of transformation at a rate slightly higher than the speed of business and of those who embrace a relentless drive to exceed mission requirements.\n\n\n \n\nDanny Shields\, CSP\nDirector\, Industry Relations\nAvetta\, LLC  \n\n\n\nWhere Do We Find OHS Within the Sustainability Movement? \nAlthough initially not recognized as an important aspect of sustainability\, increasing occupational safety and health (OSH) and supply chain continuity and reliability have raised the profile of OSH in the sustainability conversation. In Danny’s presentation\, you’ll learn how the pillars of sustainability—environmental\, economic\, and social factors—intersect with OSH.\n\n\n\nSponsored by  \n \nTechnical Details – This webinar will be conducted using a slides-and-audio format.  After you complete your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with details for joining the webinar. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/thought-leaders-take-safety-transformation-culture-sustainability-engagement/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T144500
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CREATED:20171011T140136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T140254Z
UID:6491-1513690200-1513694700@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Carton Recycling Update
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThis webinar will provide an update on the Carton Council’s efforts in working with manufacturers\, recycling program coordinators\, haulers\, processors and end users to set-up an infrastructure recycle used carton in sustainable manner. \nPresenter: Jason Pelz\, Vice President of Sustainability and Recycling Programs\, Tetra Pak \nTopic Subject Matter – Carton Recycling \nTechnical Complexity – Moderate \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/carton-recycling-update/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T150000
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CREATED:20171128T150629Z
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UID:6526-1513692000-1513695600@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Closed Loop Quality for the Digital Enterprise
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintManufacturers know that standing pat in operations is a slow path to irrelevancy. \nTo keep your company on the path to profitability\, future-proof quality systems must work collaboratively with your other critical business systems\, to help you deal with the increased demand to manufacture better quality products\, be flexible to respond to market changes and increase your profitability. \nFuture-proof quality systems help you challenge these demands by supporting and promoting industry standards such as AITF 16949\, ISO 9001:2008 and promoting industry focus groups such as AIAG and VDA. All manufacturers — in particular large automotive suppliers\, transportation companies\, heavy equipment manufacturers and aerospace companies — require global quality systems to increase their overall manufactured quality of their goods. \nJoin us December 19th as we take you through the digital journey and address key features that explain how to help your company align with industry trends like Industry 4.0\, Digital Manufacturing\, Smart Manufacturing and the Digital Thread. \nTopics we will cover include: \n\nclosed loop quality applications from Siemens PLM Software\nhow QMS links to other business applications (PLM\, ERP\, MRP and MES)\nwhy it’s critical to use data libraries\nthe linkage between FMEA -> Control Plans -> Inspection Plans\nlinking NCMR to CAPA back to FMEA\n\n  \n  \n\nSpeaker \n\nDaniel Schmitt\, Portfolio Development Executive\, Siemens PLM Software \nMr. Schmitt has worked in the quality software industry for 10 years and has helped multiple large Tier-N suppliers and manufacturing companies implement QMS solutions globally. He has worked with companies like DANA\, F-M and BMW to implement this quality solution. Mr. Schmitt holds and Executive MS from Florida International University. \n \nTechnical Details \nThis webinar will be conducted using a slides-and-audio format.  After you complete your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with details for joining the webinar. \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/closed-loop-quality-digital-enterprise/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135032
CREATED:20171110T152956Z
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UID:6511-1513760400-1513767600@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Why Comply?
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThe US is experiencing trade growth and regulatory changes with regard to international exports\, imports\, trade agreements\, transportation and security. Without a thorough knowledge of the regulations and your responsibilities for compliance\, a company can encounter delays\, lost opportunities and additional expenses due to compliance issues. \nHOW YOU WILL BENEFIT\n• Gain an understanding the various areas of compliance\n• Learning your companies responsibilities for compliance\n• See how compliance can benefit your company\n• Hear how to get started on a comprehensive compliance program\n• Understand the downside of non-compliance \nDon’t miss this opportunity to train your staff in the comfort of their own office! Register today! Webinar presented by Bob Imbriani of Team Worldwide. \nWho Should Attend\n• Import/Export Managers\, Supervisors and Coordinators\n• Trade Compliance Managers\n• International Planners and Purchasing Agents\n• Legal/Contract Administrators\n• International Traffic and Logistics Managers\, Supervisors\, and Coordinators\n• Senior Administrative\, Operational\, and Finance Executives\n• Sales Marketing Supervisors and Managers \nCoordinated by SAP&DC and funded in part by DCED’s Office of International Business. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/why-comply/
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