Innovative Manufacturers Center
Driving Manufacturing Growth and Job Creation in Central Pennsylvania
Our friends at Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance's (NEPA) Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) will be hosting this free webinar on ITAR Compliance. Export controls and compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) has long been a complex issue for exporters. It can be even more complex for a subcontractor in the defense/aerospace supply chain Read More
The US is experiencing trade growth and regulatory changes regarding international exports, imports, trade agreements, security, and contracts. One critical element of global trade compliance is understanding and complying with regulations related to transaction with Foreign Governments and Foreign Government Owned Entities. The US is one of several countries that has regulations on legal and Read More
CMMC Level 1 will be required by the majority of companies in the defense industrial base (DIB). For companies needing higher CMMC Levels (2 or 3), Level 1 is the place to start. This session will help you learn the following: What requirements need to be met for Level 1? What data and information needs Read More
Manufacturing managers face deadlines, quality metrics and output KPIs that hold them accountable for everything in operations. As manufacturing in an organization gets more connected to other business and organizational systems, the IT and OT data worlds are converging. But surprisingly, according to a survey by Hitachi Vantara and IndustryWeek, IT often feels like the group that gets Read More
Risks are everywhere in business. It is critical to conduct risk assessments to identify, assess and control the impact of risks. There are some risk assessments that need to be systematically conducted especially related to safe working practices and legislative compliance, where managing those risks is a matter of having formal processes in place. Risks Read More
More than three-quarters of manufacturers think their revenue will increase this year—and company growth is their number one goal, new research from Aptean shows. To be clear, that means growing revenue, not just getting bigger. Companies say they’re embracing automation and other manufacturing technologies to boost output without adding more people who are extremely tough to find, train and retain in Read More
There is always a risk of loss when shipping cargo. This risk can vary based on several factors such as mode of transport, commodity, origin/destination, packaging, and other considerations. It is important to understand what options exist to protect a shipper/consignee in the invent of a loss. Many times, there is confusion as to the Read More
Cybersecurity is a critical issue for all organizations, and economic development organizations are no exception. As these organizations work to support and grow local businesses, they must also be aware of the potential cyber threats that these businesses may face. That’s why IMC is excited to partner with our sister centers across Pennsylvania and MxD Read More
This webinar, hosted by our partners at Northeastern PA Alliance (NEPA), will provide a real life understanding of the more complex issues that may arise with export documentation and what is involved in transporting goods to foreign buyers. It will take you through the process of determining what documents are required and how they are Read More
Event is Full - Contact Lauri Moon at laurim@imcpa.com to be added to the waiting list. In a world with increasing complexity, competition, and change, responding with effective, creative, solutions are needed more than ever; however, understanding exactly how to do this can be a challenge. During this roundtable, we will look at the fundamentals Read More
CMMC was developed in order to protect certain information and data related to DoD programs and contracts. The CMMC certification Level (1, 2 or 3) required is determined by what type of defense-related information your company handles. It is vital that you understand the information to be controlled and protected and, also what steps you Read More
Cybersecurity is a critical issue for all organizations, and economic development organizations are no exception. As these organizations work to support and grow local businesses, they must also be aware of the potential cyber threats that these businesses may face. That’s why IMC is excited to partner with our sister centers across Pennsylvania and MxD Read More
