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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Unapologetic Saleswoman
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintHow to break barriers and beat the odds as a woman in sales. \nThis webinar is for women striving to succeed in a professional sales role. Based on decades of personal experience as a successful saleswoman and personal coach\, Lorraine Ferguson\, author of The Unapologetic Saleswoman\, shares insights and practical how to’s for overcoming some of the most common concerns and self-doubts\, and erasing the negative connotations of selling…so you can stop apologizing for doing your job and reach your full potential as a professional saleswoman. \nIn this webinar\, you will learn: \n\nWhat powerful communication tactics women in sales are using to stay ahead of their competition\nHow to eliminate your “head trash” about being a woman in sales\nHow to take control of the sales process and what makes a successful saleswoman\n\n\nYOUR HOSTS \n\n\n\nLorraine Ferguson\, Sandler Trainer\nWith over three decades of experience as a sales professional and trainer\, Lorraine is recognized internationally as a business development expert specializing in executive sales consulting and sales productivity training. A dynamic\, enthusiastic speaker certified in the proprietary selling system developed by David H. Sandler\, she informs\, entertains\, and motivates leadership and rank-and-file sales teams to achieve at their full potential.\n\n\n\n\nMike Montague\, VP Sandler Online Learning & Development\n\n\n\nMike shares his knowledge and expertise by way of social media and other avenues with quality content and resources designed for sales professionals and managers all over the globe. He is also an accomplished writer\, contributing to the Sandler book\, LinkedIn The Sandler Way\, business magazines\, and the Sandler Blog.\n\n\nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/webinar-unapologetic-saleswoman/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T090000
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SUMMARY:Developing a Company Culture to Attract\, Develop\, Retain Employees
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintIt’s in the news everyday – one of the top issues among manufacturers nationally is the difficulty of finding\npeople. A recent New York Times headline read “Manufacturers Increase Efforts to Woo Workers to Rural\nAreas.” U.S. News featured a commentary called “Bridging the Stem Skills Gap Involves Both Education and\nIndustry Commitments”. \nEveryone knows about this concern\, but no one is living it more than the manufacturers themselves. \nJoin us for this special forum and networking event to support the manufacturing heroes in our\nregion and their efforts to attain\, develop and retain employees. \nAgenda:\n• Work Institute’s 2018 Retention Report Highlights\n• Generational Diversity as a Competitive Advantage\n• Developing Internal Career Pathways and On-Boarding Best Practices\n• Assessing Company Culture\n• Best Practices for Enhancing Company Culture to Attract\, Develop\, and Retain Employees\n• A Company Story – Penn United \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/developing-company-culture-attract-develop-retain-employees/
LOCATION:DuBois Country Club\, 10 Lakeside Avenue\, DuBois\, PA\, 15801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180928T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180928T113000
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SUMMARY:Sandler Enterprise Selling
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintAn interactive workshop for companies and sales teams facing unique challenges when selling into large enterprise accounts.\nThis workshop is ideal for sales professionals that run into these roadblocks: \n\nDiversified Organization & Footprint\nSignificant Investment in Pursuits\nSophisticated Competition\nDiverse Buyer Networks\nExtended Sales Cycles\nCross Functional Sales Teams\nComplex Decision Structures\nFocus on Business Values\n\nAttendees will gain insights into: \n\nEffectively winning accounts after a long selling cycle\nSuccessfully leveraging relationships with large clients to win more wallet share with those accounts\nStrategically deploying your people so you are successfully growing accounts\nDeveloping a Go/No-Go Strategy that will keep you from wasting time and money on opportunities that won’t develop into business\nSuccessfully positioning your company against the competition during competitive bids\n\nCompetitively pursuing large complex accounts is perhaps the greatest challenge for selling teams. \nTo keep treasured clients and gain new ones\, you need a system-to-win business with profitable enterprise clients\, serve them effectively and grow the relationships over time. In this half-day workshop\, you will learn how to successfully do all three. \nWho should attend: \nCEOs\, presidents\, owners\, sales leaders\, entrepreneurs and executive serious about driving a sales organization transformation. \nBrian Sullivan\, Author of the critically acclaimed “Sandler Enterprise Selling: Winning\, Growing\, and Retaining Major Accounts” will join John Moore\, Moore Power Sales\, to lead area sales executives in this program that will align your people\, processes and sales culture and revolutionize your sales organization. All participants will receive a copy. \nParticipants are able to attend in person or via Live Streaming. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/sandler-enterprise-selling/
LOCATION:Devorris Center for Business Development\, 3900 Industrial Park Drive\, Altoona\, PA\, 16602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180927T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: OSHA in the Supply Chain - How Far Does Your Liability Extend?
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintPerhaps you are the general contractor on a construction project in which an employee of one of your electrical subcontractor is electrocuted after failing to lock out a circuit he was working on.  Can OSHA cite you for an OSHA violation?  Or perhaps you run a factory where an employee of a temporary staffing company unwittingly puts his hand in a nip point in a place he is not supposed to be and gets injured.  Can OSHA cite you for an OSHA violation?  These scenarios ask to what extent is a company liable for hazards created by other companies with whom the company works.  How far does your company’s OSHA liability extend? \nThis webinar will address this question by discussing OSHA’s multi-employer doctrine\, OSHA’s temporary worker initiative\, and OSHA obligations regarding contracting parties.  Participants will learn: \n\nThe scope of OSHA liability for multi-employer worksites\nThe scope of OSHA liability regarding temporary workers\nBest hiring practices for contractors and temporary workers\nBest practices for training requirements for contractors and temporary workers\nWhat to do when OSHA conducts an inspection at your worksite as a result of an injury to another company’s employee.\n\nSpeaker \nTravis Vance\, Partner\, Fisher Phillips \nTravis Vance is a partner in the firm’s Charlotte office. He has tried matters across several industries and various subject matters\, including employment litigation\, business disputes and matters prosecuted by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Travis has emerged as a thought leader in the field of workplace safety. His writing and interviews are followed closely by experts in the safety arena and have been featured in premiere publications such as Business Insurance\, EHS Today\, and the Wall Street Journal. \nSponsored by \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/webinar-osha-supply-chain-far-liability-extend/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Leverage Your 3D CAD Models to Produce Better\, Faster Quotes
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintAccelerate Custom Product Sales with Design Automation \nThe first to respond to an RFP is often the company that ultimately wins the business. The challenge is not just in turning around the proposal quickly\, however—it’s also making sure that it’s quoted accurately so the business you win is profitable as well. \nAccuracy and speed are both difficult to come by when trying to precisely match your customer’s requirements to the complex systems you deliver. \nJoin this webinar to learn how your teams can \n\nEliminate much of the manual engineering effort that goes into responding to bids\nEasily define rules based on existing 3D CAD models to create a product configurator for internal engineering/sales teams\nDeploy an online configurator that can be accessed by your customers\n\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/webinar-leverage-3d-cad-models-produce-better-faster-quotes/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Industry 4.0 Wireless Technologies-What's New and Where to Begin
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThe Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is helping companies improve productivity and safety while increasing engagement\, differentiating their offering\, and generating new revenue streams.  From predictive maintenance to equipment as-a-service\, Industry 4.0 promises huge returns. But where do you begin and which wireless technologies should you be considering? For device manufacturers and solution developers of industrial applications and equipment\, betting on the wrong one could prove a costly mistake. \nRegister for this webinar to understand: \n\nPros and Cons of different wireless technologies\nHardware considerations for designing in wireless modules\nData considerations for integrating industrial assets with the cloud\nAnd other connectivity options if you don’t want to build it from scratch\n\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/webinar-industry-4-0-wireless-technologies-whats-new-begin/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: 5S Your Safety Data
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintAs safety leaders\, we collect countless amounts of data: risk assessments\, behavior-based activities\, training records\, hazard identifications\, and incident investigation reports\, just to name a few. Using the 5S methodology as a framework\, the panelists will discuss how to organize your company’s safety data by undergoing a comprehensive review of what workplace activities act as leading indicators to drive injury prevention and how you will drive the completion of these events to develop a stronger safety culture. \nThis webinar introduces an exciting partnership between (2) safety industry leaders: ProcessMAP\, an EHS Management Software company\, and C.A. Short Company\, an employee engagement and safety incentive company. These technological platforms are solution-based tools that will help reduce the administrative nightmare that is EHS data management. \nSpeakers \nTodd M. Shannon\, Vice President of Sales and Marketing\, C.A. Short Company \nTodd Shannon\, VP of Sales and Marketing at C.A. Short Company\, has more than 25 years of sales and marketing leadership experience. Prior to joining the C.A. Short Company family\, Todd helped Unilever\, as well as other Fortune 500 companies\, grow exponentially. His ability to develop processes and systems enveloped in a culture of empathy\, compassion\, and respect\, makes him expertly qualified to help companies create meaningful ways to build an engaging and safe company culture. And his extensive experience in the consumer packaged goods sector uniquely positions him as an in-demand speaker and thought leader for all things safety\, engagement\, and recognition-related. \nHarold Gubnitsky\, President and the Chief Strategy Officer\, ProcessMAP Corporation \nHarold Gubnitsky serves as the President and the Chief Strategy Officer at ProcessMAP Corporation. He is responsible for the overall corporate development\, strategy\, strategic relations\, analyst relations and business development\, and has served as a founding board member of ProcessMAP since 2000. \nPrior to joining ProcessMAP\, Harold served as a Managing Director for XL TechGroup\, a company with a distinctive business model focused on continuously inventing\, funding\, and growing new market facing businesses to address global unmet needs with unique and sustainably differentiated business models. Harold also served as a Vice President and practice leader at Cambridge Technology Partners\, the first publicly traded Strategy and IT consulting service company. Harold started his career and spent several years as part of the management team of Accenture/Andersen Consulting\, leading teams to deploy advanced technology business solutions across a number of industry sectors. \nHilary Framke\, EHS Leader  \nHilary Framke is an EHS Leader from a top global manufacturer of medical devices. While her company innovates the market to bring technology to life\, their safety performance leads the industry with injury rates 6x lower than competitors. Her network of EHS leaders across the globe foster programming and drive record-breaking performance for thousands of workers in diverse professional settings including: manufacturing\, office\, service & repair\, and distribution. Hilary began as a Safety Technician and has direct experience with every pain point that data collection\, verification\, and communication creates for EHS professionals. Joining as a panelist\, Hilary will share her unique experience with the ProcessMAP software and how a partnership with C.A. Short Company can drive the integration of safety data into a system that creates positive reinforcement for actions that proactively manage risk and prevent workplace injuries. \nSponsored by \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/webinar-5s-safety-data/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: SBIR & STTR - What Are They and How Can You Partner and Benefit?
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThe U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is tasked with assisting small businesses through partnerships that can lead to research commercialization and job creation. Through a competitive process\, the SBA has developed the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant programs. \nKelly Wylam\, program manager with the Ben Franklin Innovation Partnerships program will explain the basics of the program and highlight the application process. There will be time for a Q&A session to help attendees understand the opportunity and whether it applies to their current initiatives. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/webinar-sbir-sttr-can-partner-benefit/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Powerful Industrial Applications that Accelerate Digital Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintCompetitive pressures and demands for better financial performance are requiring manufacturers around the world to accelerate digital transformation across all levels of their businesses. Rockwell Automation and PTC have a long history of successfully leading industrial businesses on their journey of digital transformation.  Through a newly formed strategic partnership\, both companies are combining resources\, technologies\, and industry expertise to more seamlessly serve your industrial business now and into the future. \nJoin us on September 18 and hear from Rob Patterson\, VP of Strategic Marketing\, PTC\, and Andrew Ellis\, Manager\, Information Software Consultants\, Rockwell Automation\, as they discuss how this combined solution provides: \n\nUnderstanding of industrial applications and real time data by automating the advanced analytics to positively impact plant floor performance\nScalable and connected technologies — from edge to device to cloud – that can quickly wrap and extend existing technology and assets to optimize performance\nRevolutionary ease of use to extend existing technology for industrial apps and augmented reality experiences\n\nLearn how the combined resources\, technologies and industry expertise of Rockwell Automation and PTC can accelerate your digital transformation in the factory. \nSpeakers \n Rob Patterson\, Vice President of Strategic Marketing\, PTC \nRob leads strategic marketing for technology platforms at PTC. This includes the industrial innovation platform\, ThingWorx\, and the Vuforia industrial AR platform.\n \n Andrew Ellis\, Manager\, Information Software Consultants\, Rockwell Automation\n \nAndrew is the Global Technical Consultant Manager responsible for Information Software (EMI\, MES and Analytics) within Rockwell Automation’s IS Business. This role includes supporting internal and external customers in both Pre- and Post-Sale activities with a team of experts who are focused on delivering value. \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/webinar-powerful-industrial-applications-accelerate-digital-transformation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180913T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Facilitating Lean with Synchronized Planning and Scheduling
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintDiscover the value of a Lean synchronized approach to production scheduling with an integrated approach to maximizing production scheduling effectiveness. DELMIA Ortems Agile Manufacturing range of advanced planning software successfully complements the traditional ERP\, MES\, PLM and SCM management systems. See how this new approach adds the power of constraint-based finite-capacity resource optimization\, and synchronization of production flows – from raw materials through to finished products. \nIn today’s world\, companies are challenged to anticipate new production introductions\, rationalize urgent transportation expenses\, reduce penalties for late delivery\, and protect margins.  Manufacturers look to maintain the correct level of inventories with precision while confronted with the need to compress manufacturing cycle times with increased demand complexity and variability. \nAttendees can expect to gain insights specific to plant management and optimization\, and how to address plant planning & scheduling challenges\, while also learning key attributes of the DELMIA Ortems solution including: \n\nSpecific time and production savings customers have achieved leveraging predictive analytics\nHow to more effectively align your shop floor resources leveraged with technology\nHow to compress manufacturing cycles times\nHow to more effectively manage setup times\, sequencing and how to run infinite “what-if” scenarios to make the right decisions\nHow to ensure efficient inventory controls while managing a multitude of production variables\nHow DELMIA Ortems works with and can effectively complement your current ERP\nHow to reduce penalties and protect margins\n\nAll delivered in a highly dynamic real time approach focused on advanced plant centric planning & scheduling. \nSpeaker \nThomas Muth\, DELMIA Industry Director\, Dassault Systèmes  \nThomas Muth has over 20 years experience industry marketing in Manufacturing Operations Management and ERP solutions serving a wide range of industries. Graduate of University of Wisconsin. \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/webinar-facilitating-lean-synchronized-planning-scheduling/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180906T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Robot Ready-Adopting a New Generation of Industrial Robots
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintIn industrial manufacturing\, robots are shedding their cages\, where they have toiled for decades\, and now collaborate shoulder-to-shoulder with their human co-workers. They’re working on dangerous and onerous industrial tasks\, while also carrying out other tasks of great dexterity and precision such as soldering microchips. As robots take on more\, and promise more – and as adoption costs continue to decline – a wealth of options for manufacturers are opening that did not exist even a few years ago. \nA perfect storm of factors favor robot investment in 2018 and 2019 \nWhile robots have been edging into human work at a rapid pace for some time\, 2018 seems to present an inflection point on even wider adoption. A number of trends are begging the industrial sector to take a closer look at robot adoption\, including greater pressures to customize products\, rising global competitiveness\, and a tightening industrial labor force. Another trigger is the 2017 overhaul of the US tax code\, which frees up cash for manufacturers that could be earmarked for automation technology. \nStrategies around robotics integration \nAny new manufacturing technology requires a well-informed and scalable strategy. Industrial automation can be a considerable investment. Based on PwC’s experience in working with manufacturers integrating robotics automation\, there are three main areas new adopters (and those expanding their current adoption) would do well to think through before committing to investments in time and capital: \n\nBuild a no-surprises business case. It is critical to make a clear\, fact-based assessment of total costs of automating compared to not automating. Consider the increase of benefits (cost savings from higher productivity\, reduced waste\, etc.) net the cost of the robots. During the webinar\, we will offer some foundational questions to address to help you achieve an accurate ROI. \nKnow your automation know-how. You must assess your in-house experience with automated systems to determine what might need to be outsourced. During the webinar\, we will identify the areas of skill you should assess. \nChoose the right robotics technology for the right job. This starts with identifying what can be automated…and why. During the webinar\, we will review the taxonomy of robotics technology: what they are\, what they do\, and where they work. \n\nRobotics and its role in the factory of the future \nManufacturers are finding value not only in the instrumentation of machines on the shop floor\, but also from data captured in other parts of the operations\, including materials\, parts\, labor and workflow records. Such data\, when aggregated with other data (customer\, financial\, environment\, etc.) can serve as the basis for insights and actions. \nDuring the webinar\, we will walk through the ways new adopters can systematically build robotics into the fabric of operations to capture valuable data\, and always with an eye to the digital future. \nSpeakers \nSteve Pillsbury\, PwC Principal\, Digital Operations Leader \nSteve is the digital operations leader at PwC\, leading operations and strategy engagements for manufacturers. His team helps manufacturers define and execute strategies to modernize their operations through digital/IIoT enablement\, including digital factories\, connected supply chains\, new manufacturing methods\, connected field services\, and the full digitization of product development. Steve has worked with IIoT sellers to help them develop innovations that address the outcomes manufacturers seek\, and has worked with IIoT buyers to help them define the art of the possible and incorporate digital capabilities into their operations. \nTom Foth\, Director\, Emerging Technology Labs at PwC \nEmerging technologies have become a critical factor of PwC’s most successful clients’ strategic portfolios\, providing large opportunities in business growth\, performance\, and game-changing disruption. Tom leads PwC’s Emerging Technology Labs. He is a technologist and innovator with 46 patents. \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/webinar-robot-ready-adopting-new-generation-industrial-robots/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: 5 Steps to Reduce Your Company's Risk of Cyber Attacks
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThe internet has changed the way we do business. As manufacturing become increasingly digitized\, cybersecurity must become a standard part of doing business. If sensitive information – such as employee records\, customer transactions or proprietary data – is compromised\, it can have a devastating effect.  \n In this webinar\, hear how you can use the 5-step NIST Cybersecurity Framework to reduce and manage your company’s cybersecurity risk. Learn how to identify current vulnerabilities in your security\, what controls you should have in place and what you need to do if you experience a cyber attack. \n Primary Topics: \n 1. How to identify potential security vulnerabilities\, risks and threats \n 2. What controls can help protect against cyber attacks \n 3. What tools and resources can help detect cyber attacks \n 4. How to contain\, reduce damage and recover from cyber attacks  \n Presenters: Patricia Toth and Jennifer Kurtz \n Patricia Toth is a Computer Scientist at NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership. Pat serves as the Cybersecurity Program Manager and focuses on cybersecurity awareness\, training and education. Pat has over 30 years of experience in Cybersecurity and has worked on various NIST Cybersecurity guidance documents.  \n Jennifer Kurtz helps companies build sustainable business practices and achieve compliance with information security standards. She has taught courses in cybersecurity at Regis University; authored Hacking Wireless Access Points: Cracking\, Tracking\, and Signal Jacking (2016) and a chapter of The Data Breach and Encryption Handbook (2011); and she designed online cybersecurity courses for businesses and individuals. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/webinar-5-steps-reduce-companys-risk-cyber-attacks/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: How Changes in DFARS Cybersecurity Enforcement Can Impact Your DoD Business
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintDoD contractors have been required by the 7012 DFARS contract clause to have “adequate security” in place by 1/1/18 relying upon the 110 NIST SP 800-171 safeguards.  Initially\, DoD advised that companies could consider themselves to be in compliance if they prepared a System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM). These remain core requirements — but minimal compliance will not be enough. DoD is moving towards a more aggressive approach to assure that its contractors in fact have implemented adequate security measures. \nSoon\, DoD requiring activities\, contracting officers and oversight personnel will be asking to review defense contractor SSPs and POAMS as part of the procurement process. We can expect DoD to establish means to assess contractor security – almost certainly relying upon the new NIST SP 800-171A “Assessing Security” guide.  Companies may find themselves ineligible for new procurements if their security is found inadequate. New solicitations will include assessed cyber security as an evaluation factor and therefore a discriminator in future contract awards.  What this means is that changing DoD practices will have significant impact on a company’s ability to win and perform work on Government contracts. There will be increased attention to security at all levels of the supply chain and we can expect the Government to hold Primes responsible to assure the compliance of their suppliers. These changes reflect an emerging recognition within the Pentagon\, that adversaries continue to successfully exploit cyber vulnerabilities of the U.S. industrial base\, and a new determination to take stronger measures to protect critical technologies. DoD leadership will seek to reward companies with superior security as well as enforce existing cybersecurity regulations. \nIn this webinar from the Cyber Collaboration Center\, DFARS / NIST cybersecurity experts from eResilience are teaming up with leading industry analyst\, author\, and legal counsel Robert Metzger to provide updates on new DoD-wide initiatives\, changing defense procurement policies\, and what lies ahead for contractors in Government oversight and assessment. Topics to be covered include DoD’s newly announced “Deliver Uncompromised” initiative\, how DoD is to value and assign priority rankings to the 110 NIST 800-171 security requirements; where to expect new cyber measures in solicitations and competitive selection; supply chain cyber risk management challenges; and the establishment of Security as a “Fourth Pillar” in defense acquisition equal in priority to Cost\, Schedule and Performance. In this webinar\, eResilience subject matter experts will discuss challenges facing defense contractors including the importance of supply-chain cyber risk management (SCRM)\, and Bob Metzger will share his insight on cyber and supply chain security trends.  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from some of the industry’s top technical and legal experts. \nSpeaker: Robert Metzger \nBob Metzger is one of the top rated defense contract law experts in the country. Named a 2016 ” Federal 100 ” awardee\, Federal Computer Week cited Bob for his “ability to integrate policy\, regulation and technology.” Chambers USA (2018) ranks Bob among top government contracts lawyers and said that “[h]e is particularly noted for his expertise in cyber and supply chain security with clients regarding him as the ‘preeminent expert in cybersecurity regulations and how they affect government contractors.'” He was a member of the task force that produced the 2017 Defense Science Board Cyber Supply Chain Study. Bob is a frequent contributor to defense industry publications\, and a consistent advocate for improvement of the nation’s cyber defenses. \nWho Should Attend: \nDefense Contractors & their Executives\, Contract Managers\, Program Managers\, IT Managers & FSOs \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/webinar-changes-dfars-cybersecurity-enforcement-can-impact-dod-business/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Servitization Revolution in Industrial Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintEngineering & Manufacturing (E&M) companies are advancing their business models to focus more on providing services and capability to their customers\, a practice known as “servitization.” As core markets are becoming increasingly saturated\, and product margins are under pressure\, companies are aligning their supply chain strategies to meet their customers’ heightened expectations. \nService type activities already make up from one-third to more than one-half of manufacturing employment in some industries. And in today’s marketplace\, more and more companies are offering after-market services or complete solutions that are closely coupled to the manufacturer’s products. \nWhile having a digital strategy is important for any manufacturer today\, that’s only half the story. There is a huge shift towards the consumption of services over the consumption of products\, and it’s this combination of digital pressures and demand for services that is bringing about a revolution in industrial manufacturing. \nDHL’s Engineering & Manufacturing sector and The Advanced Services Group have created a white paper series focused on this shift in business models\, and in this webinar you’ll hear from several experts who will discuss servitization in the context of value networks as well as supply chain strategies and its impact on E&M industries. You’ll also hear a best practice case study that will shine a light on the transformational change process – from strategy articulation to process definition and decision enablement. \nSpeakers \nReg Kenney\, President\, Global Engineering and Manufacturing\, DHL\, Customer Solutions & Innovation \nInvolved in the logistics and transportation industry for 40 years\, Reg Kenney is President of DHL’s Global E&M Sector and Head of DHL’s Customer Solutions & Innovation\, Americas Region\, based in Plantation\, Florida. \nRoles prior to this included Executive VP\, DHL Global Customer Solutions\, Americas Region and – with Air Canada Cargo for 20 years – a variety of executive-level assignments including Director of Sales\, GM of Western North America\, and GM of System Operations. Reg has been a member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals since 1999. \nTim Baines\, Professor and Executive Director\, The Advanced Services Group\, Aston Business School \nTim is the leading international authority on servitization and spends much of his time working hands-on with both global and local manufacturing companies to understand servitization in practice and help to transform businesses. \nHe spent ten years working in manufacturing businesses\, beginning his career as an apprentice. His background gives him a personal understanding of the challenges faced by the industry and of the need for practical\, relevant guidance on implementing change strategies. \nHis book Made to Serve: How manufacturers can compete through servitization and product service systems described as\, ‘Essential reading for any companies or executives looking to explore this option for their business’ provides a practical guide to servitization\, based on in-depth research with leading corporations such as Xerox\, Caterpillar\, Alstom and MAN Truck & Bus UK. \nJim Euchner\, Honorary Professor\, Aston Business School\, Former VP for Global Innovation\, Goodyear \nJim Euchner is an Honorary Professor at Aston Business School and the Editor in Chief of Research-Technology Management\, a peer-reviewed journal for practitioners of innovation\, technology and research management. He was previously Vice President of Global Innovation at Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company\, where he led the development of new businesses and helped launch businesses on three continents. \nPrior to his work at Goodyear\, Jim held positions as Vice President of Growth Strategy and Innovation at Pitney Bowes\, Inc. and Vice President\, Network Systems Advanced Technology at Bell Atlantic. He is particularly interested in the use of lean startup approaches in large organizations and the challenges manufacturers confront in moving to services-led business models. \nRoles prior to this included Executive VP\, DHL Global Customer Solutions\, Americas Region and – with Air Canada Cargo for 20 years – a variety of executive-level assignments including Director of Sales\, GM of Western North America\, and GM of System Operations. Reg has been a member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals since 1999. \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/webinar-servitization-revolution-industrial-manufacturing/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Navigating the Manufacturing Workforce Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintA dramatic increase in demand for precision manufactured products\, unprecedented shifts in demographics\, and changing attitudes about education\, work and fulfillment\, have created conditions where attracting and retaining talent is one of the biggest limiting factors for manufacturers today. What are manufacturers doing about it? That’s what we sought to find out. \nIn this webinar we will be revealing the key insights gained through a survey of manufacturers around the country. What we will cover includes: \n\nThe key industry/market/global influences effecting executive decision-making around the workforce\nThe most significant challenges leaders are facing when it comes to navigating their organizations future\nWhat techniques manufacturers are finding effective to attract and retain the workforce of the future\nThe technologies manufacturers are investing in to better compete for workforce talent now and in the future\n\nThis not-to-be-missed webinar will give you an up-to-date picture of what others in your industry are thinking and doing. A detailed report will follow this interactive session discussing our survey’s results and analysis behind the numbers. \nSpeaker \nBrent Robertson\, Partner\, Fathom \nBrent Robertson is a partner at Fathom\, a Future Design firm located in West Hartford\, CT. Working with leadership teams at some of the region’s most valuable organizations\, Brent champions an approach to strategic planning\, employee engagement\, leadership succession\, and market differentiation that prioritizes people and relationships. \nIn addition to his client work\, Brent is an advocate for the maker culture and is engaged with the Advanced Manufacturing\, Architecture\, Engineering and Construction industries\, serving as a strategic advisor to the organizations that support them. With a bias toward provoking new ways of seeing the world and taking action to change it\, Brent speaks at events around the country and is regularly featured in regional and national publications. \nBrent has oriented his life around helping people create conditions for their success. He is frequently invited to lecture on the topic of leadership at universities\, and uses his recent personal transformation experience—going from overweight and out of shape middle-ager to ultra-distance trail/road marathoner and triathlete in under three years—as a place from which to mentor others through personal and professional change. \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/webinar-navigating-manufacturing-workforce-challenge/
LOCATION:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar: How to Stretch the Life of Your Machines
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintAssets are the lifeblood of a manufacturer’s organization\, which is why making them last and making smart data-driven decisions on when to replace them can make the difference between a profitable organization and one that’s in need of improvement. In this webinar\, Paul Lachance\, Senior Manufacturing Advisor at Dude Solutions\, will share a variety of key performance indicators and metrics that you can monitor to enable you to intelligently stretch your assets and more. Find out how you can use your asset lifecycle and other key data points to be more efficient at: \n\nIncreasing uptime\nAccurately justifying repair vs. replace decisions\nAnalyzing your equipment for actionable data\nJustifying your budget\nIncreasing productivity\n\nSpeaker\nPaul Lachance\, Senior Manufacturing Advisor\, Dude Solutions \nPaul Lachance has spent his entire career devoted to optimizing maintenance teams by enabling data-driven decisions and actionable insights. He wrote his first CMMS system in 2004 and has since spent his professional career designing and directing CMMS and EAM systems. A regular speaker at national tradeshows\, he’s been featured at IMTS\, Fabtech and SMRP as well as several industry magazines. He currently serves as the Senior Manufacturing Advisor for Dude Solutions. \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/webinar-stretch-life-machines/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180823T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: 5 Steps Manufacturers Must Take to Engage the Gen Z Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThe manufacturing industry is facing a talent crisis with the impending “silver tsunami” of baby-boomer retirements. This is compounded by the harsh reality that younger generations aren’t considering manufacturing as a career option. \nTo remain competitive in the war for talent\, manufacturers must create a work environment which attracts\, engages\, and retains the future workforce. This webinar will discuss five actionable steps manufacturers can take to get there. \nDuring this webinar\, you will: \n\nLearn how to motivate and engage a multi-generational workforce\nDiscover new ideas for creating “Gen-Z-ready” work practices\nGain insight into the role technology plays in enhancing the employee experience\n\nSpeakers \nJohn Frehse\, Senior Managing Director\, Ankura \nJohn Frehse is a Senior Managing Director at Ankura\, based in the New York office. He has more than 20 years of experience focused on labor and operations strategy. \nJohn has developed and implemented strategies for more than 100 companies\, and he delivers to corporate leaders innovative labor solutions that incorporate solutions to employee needs. His work has spanned a wide range of industries\, including food and beverage\, automotive\, chemical\, electronics\, pharmaceuticals\, power\, call centers\, banking/insurance\, distribution\, telecommunications\, mining\, government and healthcare. \nJohn’s professional philosophy is that people are the most valuable resource of every company. His experience has proven that in order to create long-term success\, a thoughtful and methodical approach to labor must be created. \nBefore joining Ankura\, John was a founding partner of Core Practice LLC\, an international labor strategies firm. Prior to that\, he was head of Global Strategic Services Sales for Blue Pumpkin Software\, now known as Verint. His clients included the manufacturer of automobile driveline and drivetrain components and systems\, a multinational food manufacturing and processing conglomerate\, and a Canadian telecommunications and media company. \nKylene Zenk\, Director\, Manufacturing Practice\, Kronos \nKylene Zenk\, Director\, Manufacturing Practice\, leads awareness building efforts and go-to-market strategy execution for the manufacturing market at Kronos Incorporated\, a global provider of workforce management and human capital management software solutions. Her primary focus is educating manufacturing organizations about the role of effective labor management in improving employee engagement and organizational performance. She is also responsible for partnering across sales\, services\, product development\, and customer support to achieve sales growth and customer satisfaction goals. \nPrior to joining Kronos in 2007\, Zenk worked at Capital One Financial Corporation in operations\, sales training\, and marketing roles. She has a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in business administration\, both from the University of Massachusetts\, Amherst. Zenk is also a member of the National Association of Manufacturers\, the Association for Manufacturing Excellence\, and the Society for Human Resource Management. \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/webinar-5-steps-manufacturers-must-take-engage-gen-z-workforce/
LOCATION:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Selling to the Government: The First Steps
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintAttend this information session to learn the basic principles that businesses must know in order to do business with the federal\, state or local government. \nTopics include: \n\nHow the government buys goods and services\nCertifications and registrations necessary to sell to government entities\nHow government agencies advertise their opportunities\nLocating subcontracting opportunities with government “prime” contractors\nUnderstanding the sales process.\n\nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/selling-government-first-steps-2/
LOCATION:Williamsport / Lycoming Chamber of Commerce\, 102 W. Fourth Street\, Williamsport\, PA\, 17701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Williamsport Inventor's Club - Using IDEATION to Create & Build Upon New Product Ideas
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThe Williamsport Inventor’s Club will be hosting Paul Moulton\, Owner/President of Indoor Sky at its August meeting.  During this session Paul will be sharing “Using Ideation to Create and Build Upon New Product Ideas”. \nWhen it comes to new product ideas\, “blue sky thinking” (starting from nothing) is almost impossible! Most new products are a result of an external influence; perhaps a trend\, an invention of a new material or very often the result of a problem or obstacle. Having identified the opportunity for a breakthrough new product\, one must go beyond one’s own intellect and solicit input from lots of other loonies! This presentation will illustrate one way to do that. \nPaul is the founder of Indoor Sky and previously worked with C/S where he was responsible for technical sales support for the UK architectural community before managing the small but fast growing UK operation. Paul relocated to the US in 1987 and started the Technical Products Group for “non standard” business development\, particularly in seismic joint technology ultimately leading to his role as Sr VP of Marketing and R&D. Specialties included strategic market development\, new product development\, research & development and product based strategic planning. \n\nThe Williamsport Inventor’s Club is designed to educate\, foster collaboration and networking and give attendees the tools\, resources and knowledge they need to move their inventions forward. \nThe Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC) is host to the Williamsport/Lycoming Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ)\, which has provided program support to the Williamsport Inventor’s Club since its founding in 2007.  Meetings take place on the 4th Wednesday of most months and are open to the public. \nAttendance is free and open to the public; however\, your RSVP is required. \nNew attendees are asked to arrive by 5:15 p.m. to sign a confidentiality agreement prior to the start of the meeting to protect the inventors and information exchanged. \nRegister \nBy clicking above\, the registrant understands that the information shared at the meeting is the opinion of the speaker or individual attendee and is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/inventors-club/
LOCATION:IMC\, 1127 W. 4th St.\, Williamsport\, PA\, 17701\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180816T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Regulatory Landscape Changes Demand Digitalization in Medtech
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintBig changes in the regulatory landscape are challenging Medtech companies: \n\nOverhauled EU regulations:  MDR & IVDR\nNew 2018-2020 Strategic Priorities from the FDA in the US\n\nImplementing and maintaining regulatory compliant processes and systems is a constant for Medtech firms; however\, there’s a tremendous variation in chosen processes\, procedures\, tools and technology.   Looking back\, there has been acceptance of this variation\, across different size companies with very different medical products\, business priorities and maturity levels.  Looking forward\, with the changing regulatory landscape in view\, there’s a clear increase in demand and payback for use of digitalization (i.e.\, software tools and technology) to respond to new regulatory requirements and initiatives. \nIn this webinar\, Siemens PLM Software will highlight key regulatory changes and describe specific ways Medtech firms can respond using digitalization to both remain compliant and help balance business goals for safe\, effective devices and profitability. \nSpeaker \nJames B. Thompson\, Ph.D.\, Director\, Industries\, Medical Device & Pharmaceutical\, Siemens PLM Software \nJim Thompson has worked in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) industry for 30 years\, in various leadership and management positions.   Currently\, at Siemens PLM Software\, Jim is responsible for the global strategy for the Medical Device & Pharmaceutical industries. \nPrior to Siemens\, Jim worked for IBM in PLM software product development & consulting\, and for GE as a mechanical engineer.    Jim received his doctorate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\, where his research focused on AI-based engineering decision making. \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/webinar-regulatory-landscape-changes-demand-digitalization-medtech/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180816T130000
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CREATED:20180801T140817Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Definition of a Solid Waste (DSW) Rule Exclusion - What Does it Mean to Your Company?
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThe revisions of the rule are designed to encourage the reclamation of higher-value waste solvents. \nPennTAP will explain the rule and the definition of the solid waste for certain solvents transferred from one manufacturer to another. PennTAP uses traditional pollution prevention techniques to maximize savings for Pennsylvania companies. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/definition-solid-waste-dsw-rule-exclusion-mean-company/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180809T150000
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CREATED:20180806T124008Z
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UID:6768-1533823200-1533826800@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Why Current Production Scheduling Tools Aren't Helping You Deliver On-Time and How to Fix It
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintTremendous strides have been made over the last 50 years in Production Scheduling. Once an extremely manual and time-consuming process\, most of today’s ERP software packages have automated scheduling embedded and/or Advanced Planning and Scheduling tools available to bolt on to them. \nUnfortunately\, however\, in spite of the tremendous amount of functionality\, companies continue to struggle to deliver orders to their customers on-time. And in many cases\, after making valiant\, but unsuccessful efforts to “go-live” with production scheduling software\, companies revert to scheduling the shop floor using whiteboards and spreadsheets – an extremely manual and time-consuming process. \nWhy is this? We will explore the underlying causes of the failure of modern production scheduling tools to make significant sustainable improvement to on-time delivery or the reduction of lead-times in Manufacturing companies today. \nAnd then we will propose a simplified but effective alternative approach that combines several concepts from Manufacturing performance improvement philosophies. \nYou will learn: \n\nHow to be confident you’re always working on the right job at the right time.\nWhat the key factor is that prevents you from trusting Scheduling software.\nHow to comfortably accept and manage “Rush” jobs.\nWhy there is a disconnect between the “Dispatch List” produced by Scheduling programs\, and the true priorities on the Shop Floor.\nHow to easily deal with customer sales order date pull-ins (and push-outs) without having to run MRP or a scheduling program.\nHow to quickly and comfortably lower WIP\, speed flow\, reduce lead-times and raise your On-time Delivery Performance into the 90’s.\n\nSpeaker \nMark Lilly\, Partner\, Owner & Director – LillyWorks Protected Flow Manufacturing \nMark’s passion is revealing the gap between the status quo within a company\, and the potential performance that could be achieved with a plan and the right software tool. He’s been doing it for over 25 years for small to medium manufacturing companies\, primarily by showing how software can “dramatically” improve their business performance. He especially likes to focus on the competitive capabilities such as delivery performance\, by helping companies with the seemingly continuous struggle with shop floor scheduling. \nMark comes from a strong family background of helping Manufacturers with production scheduling.  His father created several manufacturing software applications designed to help companies with shop floor scheduling\, such as Profitkey\, VISUAL ERP and the latest\, LillyWorks Protected Flow Manufacturing.  Both his siblings are Co-Presidents at LillyWorks. \nBut even the best software can’t do a thing without a change management plan that focuses on delivering the desired results. It’s all about motivating people to modify their behavior to support the actions necessary to effect the desired change. After acquiring a foundation of knowledge in computer science and psychology at Cornell 30 years ago\, he’s continued to learn both the technology and people side of the equation in making significant and lasting changes in the business performance of a company. \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/webinar-current-production-scheduling-tools-arent-helping-deliver-time-fix/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180731T130000
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CREATED:20180613T190227Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Internet of Things for Smarter Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThe modern manufacturing industry is investing in new technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT)\, big data analytics\, cloud computing and cyber security to cope with system complexity\, increase information visibility\, improve production performance\, and gain competitive advantage in the global market.  These advances are rapidly enabling a new generation of smart manufacturing that “enable all information about the manufacturing process to be available whenever it is needed\, wherever it is needed\, and in an easily comprehensible form across the enterprise and among interconnected enterprises”. Smart manufacturing goes beyond the automation of manufacturing shop floors but rather depends on data-driven innovations to realize high levels of autonomy and optimization of manufacturing enterprises. \nThis webinar will review the Internet of Things (IoT) for smart manufacturing that help you: \n\nUnderstand the evolution of IoT technology and its applications in the manufacturing domain\nDevelop the strategy to implement IoT technology for smart manufacturing\nUnderstand the technology of cloud computing and fog computing for IoT data analytics\nRealize full potentials of big data through new analytical methods and tools for smarter manufacturing\n\nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/webinar-internet-things-smarter-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180719T130000
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CREATED:20180511T155539Z
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UID:6725-1532001600-1532005200@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Energy Funding for Equipment Upgrades and Building Expansion
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintOpportunities to improve efficiency and reduce energy-related costs can often require investment in new equipment\, technology\, or controls. Identifying funding available to your business and providing estimates of project payback are key components. Often\, many companies are eligible to apply for funding to assist with improvement efforts. Eligibility of sites and projects\, however\, should be considered carefully. \nThis PennTAP webinar will discuss funding opportunities for small to mid-sized companies throughout Pennsylvania. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/webinar-energy-funding-equipment-upgrades-building-expansion/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180719T123000
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CREATED:20180322T140606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180322T140729Z
UID:6655-1531999800-1532003400@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Exploring Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Options.
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintIs Combined Heat and Power right for you? \nBy attending this webinar you will be able to: \n\nDetermine your eligibility for CHP\nUnderstand the benefits and drawbacks of CHP\nIdentify options for reducing your operating costs\nDetermine your steps in getting started on CHP\nWhat incentives are available that may benefit you\n\nREGISTER\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/webinar-exploring-combined-heat-power-chp-options/
LOCATION:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Microlearning and Behavior-based Safety (BBS)
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintTraining for BBS and safety have not advanced significantly over the past several decades\, but the world we live in and our workforce have. Up until recently\, training options have been limited to classroom sessions and long computer modules that check the box but often don’t do much to improve results. \nEnter microlearning\, a relatively new concept that supports today’s work environment and prepares your workforce for future success. On the scenes since 2012\, microlearning helps employees better remember critical safety information and change their behavior to actually move the needle on the safety metrics that matter most to your business. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll share real-world examples of organizations that have been leveraging microlearning as a critical component of their safety excellence strategy and behavior-based safety programs to change behavior\, drive down safety incidents\, and instill a safety culture. We will examine what you need to have in place to be successful with microlearning and how it can support you in your efforts to achieve safety excellence. \nSpecifically\, you will learn: \n\nWhat microlearning is (and isn’t)\nWhat you need to have in place to set up your organization for success\nHow microlearning can impact each phase of BBS\n3 examples of companies that are using microlearning and getting results\n\nSpeakers \nTerry L. Mathis\, Founder and CEO\, ProAct Safety \nTerry L. Mathis is the founder and CEO of ProAct Safety\, an international safety and performance excellence firm. He is known for his dynamic presentations and writing in the fields of behavioral and cultural safety\, leadership\, and operational performance\, and is a regular speaker at NSC events. He is a veteran of over 1600 safety\, culture and performance improvement engagements in 39 countries\, and has personally assisted organizations such as Georgia-Pacific\, Williams Gas Pipeline\, US Pipeline\, Herman Miller\, AstraZeneca\, Wrigley\, ALCOA\, Merck\, Rockwell Automation\, AMCOL International\, Ingersoll-Rand\, The United States Armed Forces and many others to achieve excellence. Terry has been a frequent contributor to industry magazines for more than 15 years and is the coauthor of five books and more than 100 articles and spoken at hundreds of private and public events.  EHS Today has listed Terry four consecutive times as one of ‘The 50 People Who Most Influenced EHS’. \nCarol Leaman\, CEO\, Axonify Inc.  \nCarol Leaman is the CEO of Axonify Inc.\, a disruptor in the corporate learning space and innovator behind the Axonify Microlearning Platform—proven to increase employee knowledge and performance necessary for achieving targeted business results. Prior to Axonify\, Carol was the CEO of PostRank Inc.\, a social engagement analytics company that she sold to Google in June 2011. Previously\, Carol held CEO positions at several other technology firms\, including RSS Solutions and Fakespace Systems. Carol is a frequent speaker\, a regular contributor to Fortune magazine and a well-respected thought leader\, whose articles appear in various learning\, business and technology publications. She also sits on the boards of many organizations\, both charitable and for-profit\, and advises a variety of high-tech firms in Canada’s technology triangle. Carol has won multiple awards\, including the Waterloo Region Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Intrepid Award (2011) and the Sarah Kirke Award (2010) for Canada’s leading female entrepreneur and she is a finalist for the Techvibes Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2017).  \nSponsored by \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/microlearning-behavior-based-safety-bbs/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114407
CREATED:20180618T143418Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: E-Learning Trends and Tools - How to Make Safety Training More Engaging
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintE-learning is transforming the way organizations are providing safety and compliance training to employees. New tools that leverage mobile devices are making training opportunities more convenient with the ability for employees to receive learning any time of day at nearly any location. They are also adding to the effectiveness of training\, with the use of video\, microlearning and gamification making for a more interesting and interactive learning experience. \nIn this webinar\, we will explore the different learning and development needs and challenges faced by organizations today. By combining flexible e-learning tools with classroom training\, leaders can develop a customized learning experience based on the unique training needs of an organization\, which will result in a more prepared and safer workforce. \n\nThe power of video and interactivity to make learning stick\nWhy Do-It-Yourself customized e-learning content is an important part of employee engagement\n4 ways microlearning can improve your safety training\nKey organizational challenges in learning and development\n\nSpeaker \nSteve Zuckerman\, Global eLearning Product Manager\, DuPont Sustainable Solutions \nSteve is responsible for the design\, commercialization\, and management of DuPont Sustainable Solutions eLearning business including the development of CoastalFlix℠\, an online streaming video marketplace.  He is also involved in software product marketing activities including building business and strategic plans. Steve has held roles in sales management\, market and business analysis\, and strategic content development. \nSponsored by \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/webinar-e-learning-trends-tools-make-safety-training-engaging/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180710T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180710T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Cybersecurity Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintSmall and medium-sized businesses (SMB) remain a prime target for cyber criminals. Because of that\, cyber insurance has become a popular topic recently among the SMB community. \nWhen should a small business get a separate cyber insurance policy? What should SMBs look for in a cyber insurance policy? \nJoin a panel of experts to learn more about this developing topic. \n \nBy joining this event\, you are accepting the Cisco WebEx Terms of Service and Privacy Statement. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/webinar-cybersecurity-insurance/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180628T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114407
CREATED:20180511T155315Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Transitioning into 3D Printing & Metal Additive Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintJoin us for this webinar focused on the advantages of additive manufacturing for small and mid-sized businesses. Additive manufacturing\, the 3D printing of functional components in metals and polymers\, has been creating a lot of hype lately and the reality is just as exciting. \nSome benefits of additive manufacturing include: \n\nimproved performance\nreduced lead time and overall cost\nagile and distributed production\n\nRisk aversion and capital investments can hinder adoption of this process in small and mid-sized businesses that are critical to the emerging additive manufacturing supply chain. This webinar will explore a layered approach that can help companies transition into additive manufacturing and provide examples and case studies to illustrate the effects. Future advancements shaping the additive manufacturing industry will also be discussed. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/webinar-transitioning-3d-printing-metal-additive-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180626T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180626T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114407
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Mitigating Safety Risk Throughout Your Supply Chain
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintEvery company’s supply chain is critical to maintain production and ultimately the success of the company. Companies that fail to work with their vendors\, suppliers and contractors (supply chain) to identify\, detect\, monitor and mitigate their safety and health issues\, risk the real potential of interruption of the supply chain’s ability to provide the contracted services or goods. The result is the loss of business and profitability for the company as a result of the company’s inability to meet the demands and requirements of their clients because of the supply chain default. \nThis program will examine how companies can work with their supply chain to identify\, detect\, monitor and mitigate safety and health risks which could cause disruption of services and products to the company. The program will also discuss how to focus on supplier risk management in order to collect\, analyze and manage the safety and health supply chain. Also\, there will be an examination of the supplier performance information to identify red flags within each vendor\, supplier and contractor. Finally\, the program will discuss how focusing on these issues will lower our supply chain risk while improving productivity and profitability of the company. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstanding how your company’s supply chain impacts its ability to meet your client’s needs;\nHow to gather the data and information from your supply chain in order to identify potential safety and health risks;\nHow to help your supply chain members understand how failure to identify and mitigate safety and health risk will impact the continued success of their companies and;\nHow to assist your supply chain member in developing the policies and procedures to address identified risks and follow-up to ensure the identified risks have been addressed.\n\n\nSpeaker \n\nEdwin G. Foulke Jr.\, Partner\, Fisher Phillips \nEd Foulke is a partner in the Atlanta and Washington\, D.C. offices. He co-chairs the firm’s Workplace Safety and Catastrophe Management Practice Group. \nPrior to joining Fisher Phillips\, Ed was the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. Named by President George W. Bush to head the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)\, he served from April 2006 to November 2008. During his tenure at OSHA\, workplace injury\, illness and fatality rates dropped to their lowest levels in recorded history. \nFor more than 30 years\, Ed has worked in the labor and employment area\, focusing on occupational safety and health issues\, workplace violence risk assessment and prevention\, whistleblower protection\, and accident and fatality prevention. He is recognized as one of the nation’s leading authorities on occupational safety and health and is a frequent keynote speaker and lecturer on workplace safety\, leadership development\, and other labor and employment topics. \nEd has testified before the U.S. Senate and U.S. House Congressional Committees on occupational safety and health issues. \nHe also served on the OSHA Review Commission in Washington\, D.C.\, chairing the Commission from March 1990 to February 1994. Ed is the only person in the United States to serve as both head of OSHA and Chairman of the Review Commission. Ed was named one of the “50 Most Influential EHS Leaders” by both EHS Today (2010\, 2011\, 2012 and 2013) and Occupational Hazards (2008) magazines. \nEd currently serves on the EHS Today Safety Leadership Board of Directors and on safety committees for the Associated Builders and Contractors\, the Georgia Association of Manufacturers\, the U.S. Poultry Association\, the Solid Waste Association of North America\, the National Association of Tower Erectors\, and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. \nHe is “AV” Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Ed is also co-editor of the firm’s Workplace Safety and Health Law Blog.  \nSponsored by \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/webinar-mitigating-safety-risk-throughout-supply-chain/
LOCATION:Webinar
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