Innovative Manufacturers Center
Driving Manufacturing Growth and Innovation in Central Pennsylvania
As a small machine shop or fabricator, you have a limited number of people and resources. So why waste your time searching for tools and material. Instead learn to recognize these time wasting activities and techniques to eliminate this waste so you and your team members can devote more time to value-added work. By attending Read More
What does the future hold, and are we ready for it? According to Mercer’s 2019 Global Talent Trends Study, nearly three-quarters (73%) of executives predict significant disruption in the next three years, compared to 26% in 2018, and nearly all organizations are taking action to prepare for the future of work. To remain competitive, manufacturers Read More
“The manufacturers who will succeed are not the ones who work harder, but the ones whose frontlines can learn faster and work smarter.” In the smart, connected and digital world where organizations are collecting mountains of information, manufacturing and supply chain leaders are harnessing the power of big data to make strategic decisions that drive Read More
Organizations like yours employ EHS professionals to help keep front-line employees safe from harmful workplace exposure. But to do this successfully, you need to accurately identify hazards that put your employees at risk. With technology, instead of having a few EHS professionals identifying hazards and managing risk for thousands of employees, companies can turn to Read More
In today’s hyper-digital environment, the potential for security breaches and threats are increasing exponentially. When successful, those breaches can be devastating to small and medium-sized businesses’ (SMBs) reputation and longevity. However, digital cloud-based solutions offer these manufacturers built-in data security and protection measures that most companies would be hard-pressed to implement in their on-premises systems. Read More
The headlines are full of companies whose reputations have been threatened and damaged—sometimes irreversibly—by supply chain mismanagement. It’s not enough any more to have your own house in order. Your risk management strategy needs to ensure that every aspect of your supply chain is protected against avoidable situations, and that you can recover from unpredictable Read More
If the answer is Yes, then this webinar is a must for you. Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR), in collaboration with Littus and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, is offering a unique program that will help you: Expedite your orientation into the EU market using Ireland as a base Access considerable engineering support Read More
If implemented as part of a lean, accurate and efficient process, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) can be a powerful tool to save time and eliminate costly errors in your design and manufacturing operations. To be effective, though, GD&T must be evaluated the RIGHT WAY for your specific industry and application. Join our industry experts Read More
Embargoed Countries, Arms Embargoed Countries, Sanctioned Countries & Presidential Sanctions What Do These Terms Mean and How Do They Relate To Your Export Transactions and Compliance?Export controls and compliance with the regulations has long been a complex issue for exporters. Dealing with the various levels of embargoes and sanctions can be confusing and costly if Read More
Industrial machinery can expose personnel to multiple hazards resulting in a range of risks. If not properly recognized and mitigated, these risks can lead to injuries, lost production or loss of life. By law, every employer must complete a workplace hazard assessment. A thorough risk assessment includes identification of hazards, frequency of exposure, probability of injury, Read More
Based on research from Computer Economics, organizations that have fully or largely migrated their ERP and other solutions to the cloud spend less on IT as a percentage of revenue and on a per-user basis. Savings come not only from a reduction in data center spending but also from lower IT personnel costs. Moreover, because cloud-based systems Read More
As a small manufacturing company, the ramifications are high if you are losing quotes due to timeliness and errors. But as you know, it's hard to manage the day-to-day current business while managing new orders. What would the impact to your business be if you could improve your quoting process and increase your quote-to-order ratio? Read More