Innovative Manufacturers Center
Driving Manufacturing Growth and Job Creation in Central Pennsylvania
Most companies are leaving more than half their IP money on the table! When most companies think of intellectual property, they think only of Utility patents. These protect how something functions only. There are many different methods of protecting what 3 dimensional objects look like to prevent confusion by purchasers. These include Design Patents, Trade Read More
Are you keeping up with the evolution of supply chain visibility? Many of the world’s top supply chain organizations are gaining an understanding of how their supply chain flows are tied to outcomes. As a result, they make better business decisions, stay ahead of problems, and gain new efficiencies. In this session, you’ll see how Read More
Cloud ERP systems have gained rapid market acceptance, and many traditional ERP vendors are responding with hosted versions of their on-premises systems. While hosted ERP delivers some benefits, potential buyers should understand how they differ from cloud ERP systems so they can make an informed decision. Join Frank Scavo of Computer Economics, an independent advisory firm on Read More
Though the manufacturing sector has seen strong growth over the last few years, recent data indicates some slowing. The inability to attract talent in a tight labor market, rising prices, and trade anxieties are just some of the challenges to growth that manufacturers will continue to face in 2019. Yet at the same time, digital Read More
Growth in Manufacturing is Coming - Are You Prepared? INDUSTRY PULSE: 2018 Manufacturing Workforce Report Join Denise Ball, Workforce Specialist at Tooling U-SME, February 6, 2019 to learn more about the state of the manufacturing industry and game changers like new technology, retirements and education partnerships. Special guest panelists from both industry and education will Read More
This webinar will focus on the Government’s tightening and increasing cybersecurity requirements for defense contractors that can greatly impact future business. It is important for companies to stay on top of these changes and apply strategies to minimize impacts. Learn about these trends and what proactive companies are doing to identify and reduce risks. Major Read More
By end of this webinar, you will walk away with: Awareness of common hazards Understanding of key OSHA requirements Recommendations for control strategies Tips for engaging employees in ongoing hazard identification Register
Experts from the field of cybersecurity will provide an overview of topics including: Phishing / Social Networking Threats / Ransomware / Cyber Insurance Presenters: Gary Manns has over 20 years experience in IT. His credentials include CISSP, ISO 27001, EC-Council Ethical Hacker and a EC-Council Forensic Investigator. With a B.S. in Information Technology and M.S. Read More
There’s a lot of buzz around ISO 45001, the first global standard for occupational health and safety. With that buzz comes a lot of questions. And we have answers. Join Ryan Hellman (President and CEO of Hellman & Associates) and Carol Leaman (CEO of Axonify) as they explore this new standard, including key requirements, business Read More
Expectations, culture, engagement, & training The manufacturing industry is undergoing a transformation. Digitization of plant floors – from the internet of things, to artificial intelligence, mobility, and machine connectivity, brings technology to the forefront of operational strategies. Smart factories are no longer a competitive distinction – they’re a must for any manufacturer. With so much Read More
A data security professional in cybersecurity will provide insight on how to minimize the risk of data breaches and provide proper end of lifecycle management of old IT and computer systems and other technology equipment such as printers, smart phones and tablets. Presenter: Joe Harford, President and Founder, Reclamere, Inc. Register
Doing digital right doesn’t mean you need to become the next Amazon, Netflix or Google -- or even the next Pitney-Bowes, whose shift to digital has reinvented the company. But it does mean you may need to change your ways to maximize the potential to drive business. You may think there are obstacles. But it’s not Read More
