Innovative Manufacturers' Center
Driving Manufacturing Growth and Job Creation in Central Pennsylvania
The ISO 50001 standard specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving an energy management system. The purpose is to enable an organization to follow a systematic approach in achieving continual improvement of energy performance, including energy efficiency, energy security, energy use and consumption. By attending this webinar you will be able to: Identify Read More
Transforming ideas into successful products is a daunting challenge. Penn State President Eric Barron's Invent Penn State Initiative is seeking to assist small businesses in the translation of early-stage innovations. The result of such efforts are product and service offerings that reach the marketplace and provide societal benefits. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is supporting Read More
One of the challenges that continues to be controversial and has sparked numerous debates within organizations is proper application of LOTO. Varying interpretations and understanding of the standards places companies in a difficult and many times a costly position. Our goal of this webinar is not intended to teach LOTO or how to write and Read More
Remote monitoring of assets is the proven first step for manufacturers like you to leverage the Internet of Things to increase your operational efficiency and improve profitability. Once connected, you can monitor how assets are performing in the field and can collect valuable data. The operational data provided by remote monitoring enables you to deliver Read More
Injuries and illnesses in the workplace are costing businesses billions of dollars and at the same time loss of productivity and profits. This program will examine the most frequent causes of injuries and best practices to eliminate them. It will also look at the top 20 “low hanging fruit” safety violations that OSHA is looking Read More
Are you getting enough appointments? Are you in front of enough new opportunities to reach your goals? Attend this session and learn the Classic Sandler prospecting tactics and strategies, updated for the present day. In one morning, we'll help you learn proven strategies to feed your sales funnel and have a constant flow of leads... Read More
Employee safety must come first – for the health of both workers and the bottom line. Safe employees are more likely to trust management and be engaged in their work and willing to identify and solve problems. Changed safety processes and changed employee mindsets lead to significant quantitative benefits from increased production performances to reduced Read More
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) regularly use outside vendors t help them manage daily business operations. When SMBs use a vendor, how do they assess the cyber risks that come along with that? What cybersecurity considerations should SMBs use when evaluating whether or not to use a particular vendor? Join the National Cyber Security Alliance Read More
Digital Transformation has had a profound impact on how businesses operate, the way people work, and the trend continues to accelerate. The potential for digital innovation to improve safety and operational performance is great. Technologies such as sensor-equipped wearables, digital beacons, and augmented reality provide real-time interaction for workers with the work environment and safety/risk Read More
Most international business activities revolve around one of the five basic transactions: (1) the direct sales contract for goods and/or services; (2) contracts involving agents and distributors overseas; (3) the international joint venture; (4) the wholly-owned foreign subsidiary; and (5) licensing and transferring intellectual property and technology. To avoid problems, a business must understand the Read More
The Robotics & AI Summit at LiveWorx is a two-day conference for company executives, engineers and investors from around the world seeking expert advice and new partners for developing, selling, purchasing and investing in robotics, AI and machine learning technologies. This one-of-a-kind manufacturing business summit identifies the market forces driving change and the business strategies Read More
At this seminar you will learn about federal and state government contracting internet sites and resources. Sites to be searched: Vendor Registrations for State and Federal Contracting Federal Procurement Forecasts Federal Sites for Bids Commonwealth of PA Bid Notification Sites And many more! The training will be held in a computer lab to allow for Read More
