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SUMMARY:Federal Funding Assistance for Research and Product Development
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintYou have an idea\, so how do you finance it?\nJoin Connie Casteel\, with the Advanced Technology Development Center (ADTC)\, as she covers the different federal funding assistance programs that are available for small to medium manufacturers. These funding opportunities\, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)\, provide non-dilutive research funding to help businesses prove its technology is feasible and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. Through these competitive awards-based programs\, companies are able to advance R&D\, technological innovation\, and product development to help build a strong national economy. \nPresentation topics will include:\n\nDetails about “America’s largest seed fund”\, that has $3 billion available annually\, with an average award up to $1.5 million or more.\n\n\nEligibility requirements to qualify for funding opportunities.\n\n\nHow we can help you navigate and coach you through the proposal process.\n\n\nIdentifying the right research grant or contract for you (funds are not a loan and do not have to be paid back).\n\n\nHow your company will retain its Intellectual Property rights and ownership.\n\n\nExamples of other companies currently awarded funding including; Quest Renewables (DOE project)\, Atheraxon (NSF project)\, Global Technology Connection (Air Force DOD project)\, IRobot (Army DOD project).\n\n\nRegister \nPresenter…\nConnie Casteel is an expert in the federal SBIR and STTR funding programs—funding utilized by small companies to develop new innovative products and services. She currently serves as SBIR/STTR Catalyst for the Advanced Technology Development Center (ADTC)\, Georgia’s high-tech startup incubator housed on the campus Georgia Tech. With over 15 years of SBIR/STTR assistance experience\, her primary responsibilities include educating entrepreneurs and companies on the SBIR/STTR programs\, providing strategic direction\, coaching/consulting\, one-on-one proposal support\, and providing commercialization guidance. While providing insights to SBIR/STTR applicants\, she has also served as a national SBIR/STTR Reviewer for federal agencies helping assess the commercial feasibility of proposed innovations. \nSponsored by…\n\n\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/federal-funding-assistance-for-research-and-product-development/
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SUMMARY:Crisis Management - In Case of Emergency - The Aftermath
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintEffectively responding to a workplace crisis requires an understanding of what people need from management and how to provide it. \nIn this discussion\, attendees will learn first-hand experience about emergencies\, as well as an understanding of how to deal with a crisis from both legal and OSHA perspectives. \n\nviolent act\nserious injury\nfatality\nnatural disaster\nman-made disaster\n\nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Endeavor’s Terms of Service and to Endeavor’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Endeavor\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Endeavor’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.\nSpeaker \nTodd B. Logsdon\, Partner\, Fisher & Phillips LLP\nTodd Logsdon is a Partner in the Louisville office of Fisher & Phillips LLP\, and co-chairs the firm’s Workplace Safety & Catastrophe Management Practice Group.  He represents employers in a variety of forums\, including state and federal courts and before administrative agencies.  Todd obtained his undergraduate degree from Murray State University\, as well as his graduate degree in Occupational Safety and Health\, and his law degree from the University of Louisville.  He is a member of the American Bar Association\, Labor and Employment Law Section\, Occupational Safety and Health Committee\, as well as the Indiana\, Kentucky and Louisville Bar Associations.  Todd is admitted to practice in Kentucky and Indiana state courts\, the federal courts of the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky\, the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana\, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.  Todd accrued many years of practical experience prior to beginning his legal career working in manufacturing with responsibilities for Human Resources and Safety. Todd represents and advises employers exclusively on a variety of labor and employment topics\, with a particular emphasis on OSHA issues including contesting and litigating OSHA citations\, representing employers during OSHA inspections/investigations\, OSHA compliance audits and providing OSHA compliance advice\, defending whistleblower/retaliation claims\, as well as discrimination\, FMLA\, wage and hour\, and covenants not to compete. \nSponsor\n\n \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/crisis-management-in-case-of-emergency-the-aftermath/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T140000
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SUMMARY:OSHA Is Updating the HazCom Standard to Better Align with GHS
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintOSHA recently published a long-awaited notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would update its Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) to align with Revision 7 of the UN’s Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The proposed revisions would have far-reaching impact throughout the chemical supply chain\, including the need for hazardous chemical manufacturers to A) reclassify certain chemicals\, B) reauthor safety data sheets (SDSs)\, and C) develop new shipped container labels; and for end-users to manage a wave of updated SDSs and shipped labels in their inventory\, and to update their own HazCom practices accordingly. The public comment period for the NPRM ends on April 19\, 2021. \nThis live webinar will review the background of the NPRM and the proposed changes\, taking a close look at significant changes\, such as the introduction of new classifications for several categories of chemicals\, changes to requirements for labeling\, and changes to select hazard and precautionary statements. \nRegister today for an in-depth look at OSHA’s NPRM so you can make sure your business and your people are well-prepared. \nThis webinar includes: \n\nA brief review of the HazCom Standard and the previous alignment of the Standard with GHS Revision 3 due via the 2012 final rule\nA discussion of proposed changes to classifications of several categories of hazardous chemicals and the industries most likely to be impacted by the changes\nAn explanation of proposed changes to labeling requirements for “small” and “very small” containers\, proposed updates to hazard and precautionary statements\, and proposed changes that would better align hazard communication requirements between the United States and Canada\nAn analysis of the next steps to expect following the NPRM and best practices that chemical users throughout the supply chain can take to prepare for future changes and maintain compliance with the HazCom Standard\n\nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Endeavor’s Terms of Service and to Endeavor’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Endeavor\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Endeavor’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.\nSpeaker \nPhil Molé\, EHS & Sustainability Expert\, VelocityEHS\nPhil Molé holds a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from University of Illinois at Chicago\, where he was a recipient of a National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) traineeship. He has worked in the EHS Industry since 1995\, including many years as a regulatory consultant\, and a role as Global EHS Coordinator for a large manufacturing company. In his current position as an EHS & Sustainability Expert at VelocityEHS\, Phil conducts webinars and develops content on a wide variety of EHS topics\, and has spoken at safety conferences such as ASSP and NSC’s Congress and Expo. \nSponsor\n\n \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/osha-is-updating-the-hazcom-standard-to-better-align-with-ghs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T100000
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SUMMARY:Strategies for Reducing Your Healthcare Costs
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintGain a better understanding of what is behind the rising cost of healthcare and prescription drugs.  Learn alternative ways to fund your health plan; a solution to reduce your spend on prescription drugs; and strategies to reduce the overall health risk of your group. \nA number of solutions will be presented that have been successfully implemented with clients to help them reduce their spend in each area.  Finally\, several success stories will be shared how employers have been helped in various ways. \nDownload Brochure \nPresenter\nStuart Klein\, Vice President\, Employee Benefits\nCBIZ Employee Benefits \nStuart is a Benefits Consultant with CBIZ\, who has been helping clients achieve their goals for over 12 years in the areas of Employee Benefits and Human Capital Management. He has worked with numerous companies across an array of industries in Pennsylvania and New Jersey\, helping them to attract and retain talent. By emphasizing wellbeing and healthcare consumerism\, Stuart has helped his clients lower their risk and reduce their overall healthcare spend.  He has successfully worked with clients to improve their employee engagement while keeping them compliant to the ever-changing industry regulations.  Stuart and his team have partnered with many manufacturing clients in Pennsylvania\, and understands the unique challenges that the industry faces. Prior to CBIZ\, Stuart was a Human Resources Consultant at Paychex.  During his tenure\, he helped hundreds of small businesses in the areas of employee management\, benefits and compliance. \nAbout CBIZ Employee Benefits:  With more than 100 offices and 4\,800 associates in major metropolitan areas and suburban cities throughout the U.S.\, CBIZ (NYSE: CBZ) delivers top-level financial  benefits and insurance services to organizations of all sizes\, as well as individual clients\, by providing national-caliber expertise combined with highly personalized service delivered at the local level. \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/strategies-for-reducing-your-healthcare-costs/
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SUMMARY:Building A Machine Safety Mindset
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintMany individuals involved in machine safety design rely on their understanding of “what is safe” when designing or upgrading an industrial machine. This can lead to inconsistent machine safety methodologies amongst EHS\, Engineering design\, and maintenance professionals in a workplace. This webinar discusses the steps of building a machine safety mindset to achieve a more uniform company machine guarding and safety methodology. \nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Endeavor’s Terms of Service and to Endeavor’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Endeavor\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Endeavor’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.\nSpeaker \nPeter Rigakos\, P.Eng\, BSEE\, Schmersal\nPeter is a licensed Professional Engineer; he holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Saginaw Valley State University and an MBA from Purdue University West Lafayette. \nPeter started his career as an Electrical Engineer designing and reviewing automated safety systems primarily for automotive manufacturing facilities.  Since that time\, Peter has gained extensive knowledge in machine safety for various industries\, allowing him to obtain his TUV Functional Engineering certification. \nBefore joining Schmersal in 2012\, Peter worked for a diverse range of organizations\, including consulting\, integration\, and engineering design\, all within the industrial automation industry.  Each of these roles prepared him to understand the industrial machine safety industry. \nPeter also supports technical colleges by offering a strategic plan for instructors to implement topics related to machine safety automation into their curriculum.  The safety curriculum includes hands-on workshops and lectures on issues related to machine safety automation. \n\n \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/building-a-machine-safety-mindset/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T090000
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SUMMARY:How to Write an Export Compliance Manual
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintAn Export Management and Compliance Program (EMCP) is a written set of export-related guidelines and operational policies\, procedures\, and safeguards that tell employees what is expected of them and provides management with a framework to evaluate whether: what should happen\, does happen and what should not happen\, does not happen. \nA good EMCP should include:\n• Reflect Operational Reality\n• Be Up-to-Date and Current\n• Appropriate Company-Specific Content\n• Wide Distribution\n• Fully Defines Standards of Conduct for Export Operations: Policies\, Functions\, Processes\, Responsible Personnel\n• Documents Procedures for Checks and Safeguards\n• Integration of Policies and Procedures\n• Monitoring to Continuously Improve and Ensure Integrity\n• Adequate Resources\n• A Compliant Corporate Culture \nThis webinar will:\n• Identify the various control agencies and regulations\n• Help you understand export control classification\n• Define: What is an export\, Technical data\, Technical Services\, US-Persons\, and other key items\n• Provide the steps in creating an EMCP by reviewing the structure of an actual plan\n• How a Technology Control Plan (TCP) is integrated into a EMCP \nWho should attend?\n• Senior management\n• Export compliance managers\n• Logistics/Shipping\n• Engineering\n• Sales\n• Facility security\n• IT\n• Human Resources \nSpeakers\n\n\n\nBob Imbriani\, Executive Vice President\, International for Team Worldwide & President of Team Ocean Services\, Team International Trade Services\n\nBob Imbriani has been in the international/domestic transportation and logistics field for over four decades. He is currently Executive Vice President\, International for Team Worldwide & President of Team Ocean Services\, Team International Trade Services and Team Canada.\n\n\n\nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/how-to-write-an-export-compliance-manual/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T110000
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SUMMARY:Digital Marketing & Web Design Essentials for Small and Midsized Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintIn today’s economic climate\, and with COVID-19 causing businesses to operate virtually\, manufacturing leaders need to be as resilient and creative as possible when reaching out to the market. Successful manufacturing companies utilize a mix of marketing tactics to generate awareness and ultimately drive sales. But how do you know which tools to use\, and when? \nThis webinar will help you understand how you can use both inbound and outbound marketing strategies to help grow your customer base. From your brand identity and target markets\, to your website and online advertising\, learn how to use the best marketing tools to generate leads. \nRegister \nSponsored by: \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/digital-marketing-web-design-essentials-for-small-and-midsized-manufacturers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T110000
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SUMMARY:Northcentral Pennsylvania Energy Efficiency Roundtable: Compressed Air Systems
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintCompressed air is among one of the highest cost and least energy efficient systems in manufacturing. If you are responsible for or depend upon compressed air in your plant or building\, join our North Central Pennsylvania Energy Efficiency Roundtable webinar on April 27th. \nHank Van Ormer\, founder of Air Power USA Inc.\, and Don Van Ormer\, Senior Air Specialist\, will discuss best management practices and opportunities to reduce energy costs and increase the performance of your compressed air system. Specifically\, the webinar will identify common areas in industrial facilities where demand-side energy reductions can be found. \nIf you have specific questions about issues\, problems\, or aspects of your compressor system\, Air Power USA representatives will be available during this webinar to discuss them with you. \nREGISTER HERE\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/northcentral-pennsylvania-energy-efficiency-roundtable-compressed-air-systems/
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SUMMARY:The Race to EHSQ Excellence - Winner Takes All
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintOrganizations regularly set objectives for safety and quality\, and those objectives rarely target excellence or perfection. Instead\, they target goals for reducing injuries\, illnesses or quality-related incidents. However\, W. Edwards Deming\, the brilliant engineer and statistician who became a leading spokesperson for quality after WWII\, taught that when an organization accepts a certain level of imperfection\, that organization will always have imperfection. When it comes to reducing injuries and illnesses and achieving operational excellence\, the goal must be zero negative events. \nOne of the key challenges to achieving operational excellence is having a siloed approach across safety and quality departments\, which have historically run independent of each other. Technology can be a valuable tool to help break down these barriers and enable integration of processes\, people and teams. This presentation explores the integration of technology with the 5 key elements of excellence that can unlock immediate value across your operations. Sign up now and learn about the following: \n\nHow to create goals that don’t support a tolerance for failure.\nHow to explain all goals in terms of an EHSQ process.\nHow to highlight the convergence of safety and quality as a means of success.\n\nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Endeavor’s Terms of Service and to Endeavor’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Endeavor\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Endeavor’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.\nSpeakers \nTerry Mathis\, Founder & CEO\, ProAct Safety\, Inc.\nTerry 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 ASSE\, NSC\, and numerous company and industry conferences. He has been a frequent contributor to industry magazines for over 15 years and is the coauthor of STEPS to Safety Culture Excellence (WILEY\, 2013). \nDebra Koehler\, Director of Solution & Industry Marketing\, Intelex\nDebra Koehler currently leads the Product and Customer Marketing functions at Intelex\, where the focus is to enable successful customer acquisition and expansion\, primarily through product launches\, promotional campaigns\, and programs designed to turn customers into advocates. In addition to keeping a pulse on the market\, Debra and her team also serve as a channel into the product development process with market input and customer feedback gained from various outreach efforts. With a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and over 20 years in product management\, Debra uses her education\, experience and most of all her passion to help customers achieve more\, be more with technology that makes sense. \nSponsor\n \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/the-race-to-ehsq-excellence-winner-takes-all/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T130000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Risk Management
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintMost businesses were caught off guard by 2020\, and were unprepared to react quickly to some of the unexpected impacts to their business. Do you know what other risks may be lurking out there that can threaten your future business? It’s critical for any business to learn how to identify your business exposure to risk. Understand what steps you can take now to eliminate or lessen the impacts of risks\, and how to better manage them.  \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/introduction-to-risk-management/
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SUMMARY:Power & Battery Technology Innovations for Material Handling Equipment
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThe unprecedented use of e-commerce has contributed to a huge growth in the need for efficiency in distribution and warehousing. For example\, the distribution of pre-prepared\, home delivered meals and other grocery items has increased the need for cold-chain and freezer storage. New Lithium battery technology is an integral part of effective scaling and efficient use of new and existing material handling equipment. \nIn this webcast\, you will learn from practical examples how an integrated power platform\, enabled with the Internet of Things (IOT) technology\, can increase the efficiency of your equipment and personnel while meeting targets for green initiatives. \n\nLearn best practices from real-world examples that will:\nDecrease time-consuming battery maintenance protocols or procedures\nIncrease fleet up-time with wireless opportunity charging\nDecrease electricity consumption and reduce use of consumable equipment parts\nOptimize use of floor space\n\nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Endeavor’s Terms of Service and to Endeavor’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Endeavor\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Endeavor’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.\nSpeaker \nRobin Schneider\, PhD\, Director of Marketing\, Green Cubes Technology\nRobin has more than 15 years of experience in the marketing of batteries and power technology. She started her career in the battery industry working at Micro Power Electronics\, and subsequently worked at Inventus Power and Phasium. She holds a PhD in Materials Science from the University of Texas where she studied with John Goodenough\, who earned a Nobel Prize for his role in the invention of the Li-ion battery. Robin has extensive experience with business-to-business marketing and has an intimate knowledge of Medical OEM customers\, but she is most excited by the growth opportunities afforded by the material handling industry. \nSponsor\n\n \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/power-battery-technology-innovations-for-material-handling-equipment/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T150000
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SUMMARY:Making Safety Personal in a Time of Social Distancing
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintHave your safety communication soft skills taken a back seat during the pandemic? You’re not alone. The rush to implement COVID-19 mitigation protocols has eaten up a significant amount of time and resources across the board. As a result\, many safety leaders haven’t been able to go beyond the basics\, focusing instead on technical and compliance safety messaging. To make matters worse\, social distancing\, occupancy limits\, and face masks introduced barriers to in-person communication— where soft skills are often used to build real connections and gain employee buy-in. And yet\, it’s still your responsibility to move the needle on everything related to safety\, not just COVID-19 mitigation. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn why soft skills—like the ability to make safety personal—are more important than ever. In addition\, you’ll discover practical ways to influence front line employee behavior… even as social distancing and an evolving workplace continue to mess with your safety communication mojo. \nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Endeavor’s Terms of Service and to Endeavor’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Endeavor\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Endeavor’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.\nSpeakers \nPatrick J. Karol CSP\, ARM\, SMS\, Karol Safety Consulting\nPat’s work in the safety field began as a front-line supervisor with safety as a collateral duty and now involves advising senior leaders on strategies to reduce risk. His experience includes over 20 years in the corporate safety departments of two Fortune 200 companies and the Federal government. Pat currently works as an independent safety and health consultant specializing in strategic safety planning\, safety leadership workshops and motivational speaking. \nAnna Nieman\, Director of Content\, Appspace\nAnna Nieman is a workplace communication professional with over 15 years of experience in the field of visual communications. As Director of Content at Appspace\, she fuses EHS expertise with a deep understanding of core trends in digital media to create tools for strategic safety communication in the workplace. Anna holds a 30-hour OSHA Certification and a graduate degree in Film Studies. \nSean Donnelly\, Director of Marketing\, Appspace\nWhat’s your favorite part of the day? For Sean\, it’s connecting with customers. For the last decade\, that has meant building relationships with a lot of professionals in the safety and HR Technology world who want to improve workplace communication and employee engagement. As Director of Marketing at Appspace\, Sean takes pleasure as a marketer to help everyone from managers to CEOs discover the right solutions for their industry and situation\, and then nurture their understanding of that solution all along their journey to success \nSponsor\n \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/making-safety-personal-in-a-time-of-social-distancing/
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SUMMARY:Legal Aspects of COVID-19 Vaccination for Employers Webinar - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintJoin the PA IRC Network for Part 2 of the Legal Aspects of COVID-19 Vaccination for Employers webinar \nSince Part 1 of this webinar aired in February\, there have been many developments and updates regarding COVID-19 vaccination that have been reported. During Part 2 of this no-cost webinar series\, Attorney James Devine will cover these developments in detail for small to mid-sized manufacturers. \nIf you have a question you’d like to pre-submit for this event\, please send it to Chelsey@NEPIRC.com\, NEPIRC Marketing Specialist\, by Friday\, April 23rd. We will once again prepare a complete Q&A document after the webinar airs that will be available for download. \nFeatured Speaker: James F. Devine\, Partner – Cipriani & Werner \nAtty. Devine is a Cipriani & Werner partner with 25+ years of experience in representing manufacturers in the areas of ADA\, FFMLA\, EEOC\, PHRC\, disciplinary action/discharge and other employment law specialties. He currently plays a leadership role on the firm’s COVID-19 and pandemic response litigation team\, with a special focus on vaccination law. Atty. Devine received his bachelor’s degree from Franklin & Marshall College and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Cipriani & Werner is a multidisciplinary law firm with more than 150 professionals in 15 offices across eight states\, including Pennsylvania\, New York\, New Jersey and Washington\, DC. \nRegister now to secure your spot early!\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/legal-aspects-of-covid-19-vaccination-for-employers-webinar-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T140000
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SUMMARY:De-risking Robotics
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintHow to start your journey and avoid common issues with robotics implementations.\nAfter deciding to implement robotics\, the goal of any organization is to attain a fast ROI by having the robot working quickly with minimal risk.  However\, far too many organizations find their robotic implementations run behind schedule and create a series of new problems to solve\, not the productive asset and tool they envisioned.  With concepts from the book Lean Robotics and real world experience\, we will go beyond the robot to share lessons learned and provide insights into how to avoid the common issues and set you on a successful path for your robotics deployment. \nAbout the Presenters\nTyler Mayes is a Mechanical Engineer with six years experience in manufacturing including product design\, custom machines and robotic solutions.  Tyler currently serves as the sales engineer for Robotiq and is a firm believer in the LEAN Robotics approach\, written by Robotiq CEO Samuel Bouchard. \nMatt Minner has over 15 years of industry experience in technical and customer facing roles.  For the last three years\, Matt has been a Senior Consultant at Catalyst Connection focused on Advanced Technology. \nJohn Bridgen has been engaged in the manufacturing and automation industry since 1997 in a variety of engineering and product development roles.  John currently serves as Sales Manager for Neff\, leading a team of consultive engineers helping customers successfully deploy automation into the PA\, WV and NY markets. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/de-risking-robotics/
LOCATION:Webinar
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UID:7826-1620828000-1620831600@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Elevating EHS Performance with Data Analytics
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintEHS professionals collect huge volumes of data and are increasingly being asked to provide even greater quantities of data for a variety of stakeholders to support compliance\, risk mitigation\, ESG\, and corporate sustainability initiatives. Through the use of technology\, such as SCADAs\, CEMS\, mobile devices\, sensors\, beacons\, drones\, and other Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices\, big data has come to the EHS world. \nBy leveraging business intelligence\, EHS professionals can change the conversation with executives\, operations\, and regulators to be more predictive and forward-thinking while driving long-term value creation across the company’s operations. \nJoin this webinar to learn about: \n\nData trends impacting EHS professionals\nHow to grow data literacy within your organization\nStrategies for delivering meaningful analytics\nBest practices for choosing and implementing analytics solutions\nSuccess stories demonstrating how analyzing EHS data leads to improved business outcomes\n\nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Endeavor’s Terms of Service and to Endeavor’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Endeavor\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Endeavor’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.\nSpeaker \nChristine Wyman McCarty\, Product Marketing Manager\, Cority\nChristine is a Product Marketing Manager at Cority\, responsible for helping shape innovative environmental product solutions with a deep understanding of market needs. Christine has worked in cloud-based SaaS compliance software for over a decade where she has helped corporations find the value in digitizing processes and workflows. Christine has experience in both product management and implementation of B2B enterprise software for large corporate clients. Christine holds an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and a Masters degree in Information Science from Simmons University. \nAnn Chourarath\, EH&S Business Translator for Strategy & Operations Services\, Suncor\nAnn Chourarath is an EH&S Business Translator for Strategy & Operations Services at Suncor. Ann has worked at Suncor in a variety of data-focused positions for the last 11 eleven years where she transforms large volumes of data into meaningful analytics. By working cross-functionally with stakeholders\, leadership\, Data Engineers and Scientists she has been able to improve the availability\, accuracy\, presentation and storage of key business data. Ann drives operational insight into health and safety programs by translating complex data into easily usable and meaningful reports that demonstrate ROI and help leaders make crucial budget and strategic decisions around the safety and wellbeing of Suncor’s workforce. Prior to finding her passion for analytics\, Ann worked in a variety of HR roles with her education in Business Administration. \nSponsor\n\n \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/elevating-ehs-performance-with-data-analytics/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T140000
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SUMMARY:New Insights in Cross Border and Nearshoring Logistics Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintJoin Frank Bateman\, Vice President\, Ryder Supply Chain Solutions\, for this webinar as he discusses the new complexities supply chains are facing with end-to-end logistics. Bateman will share insights on creating a playbook for success so you are prepared for any disruption including port congestion\, safety & security\, and a global pandemic. \nIn this webinar you’ll learn how to gain efficiencies through near shoring operations\, challenges companies face with cross border logistics & security\, and the solutions to overcome these and future supply chain disruption. \nOther key takeaways include: \n\nUnderstanding how to manage border crossings more safely and securely\nInsights on speeding products to market through nearshoring and near sourcing goods\nStreamlining the flow of goods from inbound to end user and everywhere in between\n\nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Endeavor’s Terms of Service and to Endeavor’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Endeavor\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Endeavor’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.\nSpeaker \nFrank Bateman\, Vice President\, Ryder Supply Chain Solutions\nFrank Bateman is a Vice President for Ryder Supply Chain Solutions servicing the Automotive Vertical.  He joined Ryder in 2000 and has served in positions of increasing responsibility\, including Logistics Engineer\, Logistics Manager\, Group Logistics Manager\, Director\, and Group Director.  He has led the successful development of several accounts and manages a blended portfolio of locations in the United States\, along the southern border\, and in the interior of Mexico.  Frank holds Bachelor’s degrees in International Business and Spanish and a Master of Business Administration. \nSponsor\n\n \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/new-insights-in-cross-border-and-nearshoring-logistics-solutions/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T120000
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SUMMARY:Improve Your Bottom Line: Reduce Metal Manufacturers Processing Energy and Waste
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintEnergy use is relatively high in a variety of machining and metal fabrication facilities. For metal casting foundries energy costs typically accounts for 5-10% of the overall operating costs. \nIn this webinar\, PennTAP will identify cost-effective practices and technologies to increase energy efficiency and pollution prevention ideas and suggestions that can help metal manufacturers facilities reduce energy use\, waste\, and operate more efficiently while saving money. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/improve-your-bottom-line-reduce-metal-manufacturers-processing-energy-and-waste/
LOCATION:Webinar
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SUMMARY:The Evolution and Future of Control/Automation Systems
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintDemystifying systems to enable the optimum selection for your application. \nIn which direction is safety technology developing? Which control systems provide the highest user benefits for your specific application? Control/automation systems are as varied as applications.  Which is right for you? \nAs EHS professionals know\, safety relays are devices which generally implement safety functions. In the event of a hazard\, the task of such a safety function is to use appropriate measures to reduce the existing risk to an acceptable level in the event of a hazard. The first safety-related controller ultimately came from the desire to connect functions flexibly through programming\, similar to the way this is done on a programmable logic controller (PLC). \nTechnological change has advanced the development of electronic safety devices\, which offer much greater customer benefits: programmable devices have diagnostic capabilities and are easy to incorporate into common BUS systems for control and diagnostic purposes. \nWhether the issue is safety-related or automation functions: the demands on plant and machinery continue to grow\, so there’s an increasing need for techniques that will allow applications to be well structured and therefore manageable. The requirement for minimum effort and associated cost reductions is increasingly the focus. \nThe aim of this webinar is to review the control technology on the market today so you can make a much more informed decision when it comes to controlling/automating your industrial machinery/manufacturing plant. \nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Endeavor’s Terms of Service and to Endeavor’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Endeavor\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Endeavor’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.\nSpeaker \nPat Morrissey\, Pilz Automation Safety\nPat Morrissey is from the Chicago Land area and has been involved with Safety Automation Sales for over 3 years. Pat is a Key Account Manager working closely with OEMs across IL\, KS\, MO and NE. Pat enjoys working in Automation Safety because he understands the importance of not only protecting employees\, but also protecting the machinery involved. \nSponsor\n\n \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/the-evolution-and-future-of-control-automation-systems/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T110000
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SUMMARY:Act 129 Funding and Other Incentives for Energy Efficient Projects
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintOften\, companies are eligible to apply for funding assistance to offset the cost of energy efficiency improvement efforts but are uncertain where to find these incentives. During this webinar\, we will discuss opportunities and incentives for small to mid-sized companies in the Northcentral Pennsylvania Roundtable region. \nWe will have representatives discussing prospects for funding through: \n\nFirstEnergy Act 129\nDepartment of Environmental Protection (DEP) Small Business Advantage Grant\nWest Penn Power and Penelec Sustainable Energy Funds (SEFs)\n\nIf you have specific questions about grants and incentives\, we will have representatives available during this webinar to address your funding questions. \nREGISTER HERE!\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/act-129-funding-and-other-incentives-for-energy-efficient-projects/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T150000
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CREATED:20210504T154917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T155059Z
UID:7844-1622037600-1622041200@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:New Administration\, New Changes for OSHA
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintIn January 2021\, President Biden began taking actions that have and will continue to impact employers. Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic\, the President and OSHA have already made changes designed to improve workplace safety\, a key focus of the Biden administration. \nThis webinar will provide employers a discussion of changes that have already taken place and what else to expect from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)\, the agency charged with protecting America’s workforce\, over the next four years. \nSome topics will include: \n\nNew OSHA National Emphasis Program (NEP)\nRecordkeeping relating to COVID\nStatus of in-person inspections and the process\n\nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Endeavor’s Terms of Service and to Endeavor’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Endeavor\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Endeavor’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.\nSpeaker \nTravis Vance\, Partner\, Fisher Phillips LLP Travis Vance is a partner in the Fisher Phillips 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. \nSponsor\n \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/new-administration-new-changes-for-osha/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T130000
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CREATED:20210520T170622Z
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UID:7863-1622116800-1622120400@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Enabling Enterprise-Wide Visibility and Increasing Efficiency with Centralized\, Remote\, and Mobile Operations
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThe global pandemic brought emergency changes on manufacturing operations. There was a quick shift in operations to remote working and increased sanitization with the goal to lose as little productivity as possible. However\, the advantage of some remote working became apparent\, and world-class manufacturers are now discovering they can have the advantages of mobile working\, not adversely affect operations\, and create a more satisfied\, flexible\, and productive workforce. \nBut how can you get started? \nJoin us at this IndustryWeek-hosted presentation for a discussion of the tools that can be used to enable the remote and connected worker and increase manufacturing operational agility\, including a case study from a leading energy company. You will see how the connected worker can be more than a mobile worker and discover solutions that dramatically change the way operators\, quality engineers\, and supervisors work remotely—minimizing the risk of making errors and delivering the right information to the right person—all without compromising security and process integrity. \nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Endeavor’s Terms of Service and to Endeavor’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Endeavor\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Endeavor’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.\nSpeaker \nDavid Collard\, Senior Product Manager\, GE Digital\nDavid Collard has 20 years of experience with industrial automation and operations management software. He has consulted with well over 100 clients around the world\, developing software systems from proof of concept\, deployment and initial results to on-going continuous improvement. He has delivered automation software systems in nearly every industry\, including power and energy\, food and beverage\, oil and gas\, pharmaceutical\, pulp and paper\, metals\, mining\, automotive\, medical devices\, and more. Highly regarded for his technical and strategic expertise\, David is active in industry associations and holds a degree in Information Systems. \nSponsor\n \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/enabling-enterprise-wide-visibility-and-increasing-efficiency-with-centralized-remote-and-mobile-operations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T150000
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CREATED:20210513T134842Z
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SUMMARY:OSHA Safety Training - How to Make it Effective
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintAs a safety professional\, you know how important training is. Pulling employees away from productive work can be hard\, but the alternative—having untrained employees—just isn’t an option. Training is critical to your employees’ safety and your company’s safety culture. \nWe know one of the most challenging areas for any EHS professional is safety training. This webcast will discuss training in general\, with a strong focus on: \n\nChallenges employers are facing\,\nBest Practices that can be implemented\, and\nCurrent trends in training that others are finding effective\n\nWe’ll also reserve time for a live Q&A session – bring your questions! \nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Endeavor’s Terms of Service and to Endeavor’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Endeavor\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Endeavor’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.\nSpeakers \nDerick Plowden\, Technical Editor – EHS\, J. J. Keller & Associates\, Inc.\nDerick Plowden is an Associate Editor for J. J. Keller’s Content & Consulting Services. He writes for the HazSafety Training Advisor monthly newsletter\, responds to customer questions\, and contributes content for several publications. Derick specializes in topics including construction regulations\, ergonomics\, walking/working surfaces\, personal protective equipment\, and injury/illness recordkeeping. \nEdwin (Ed) Zalewski\, Senior Editor – EHS\, J. J. Keller & Associates\, Inc.\nEdwin Zalewski is an EHS Editor at J. J. Keller & Associates\, Inc. He researches and creates content for a variety of safety-related topics and contributes to a number of products. Edwin specializes in issues such as walking working surfaces\, powered industrial trucks\, and injury/illness recordkeeping. \nSponsor\n\n \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/osha-safety-training-how-to-make-it-effective/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T150000
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CREATED:20210414T134318Z
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UID:7798-1623247200-1623250800@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence in Vision
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintHow it is transforming the possibilities in manufacturing and quality\nDeep learning and artificial intelligence sound like a concept for the future\, but they are available now and changing what is possible with machine vision.  Learn how these systems work and how they compare to traditional rules based vision.  We will review examples of how these new tools can help in a variety of manufacturing situations including inspection\, assembly verification\, quality control and defect detection. \nAbout the Presenters\nChris Pecnik is a mechanical engineer with ten years of experience in manufacturing.  Chris currently serves Western PA as the Sales Engineer for Cognex\, the leader in machine vision technologies. \nMatt Minner has over 15 years of industry experience in technical and customer facing roles.  For the last three years\, Matt has been a Senior Consultant at Catalyst Connection focused on Advanced Technology. \nJohn Bridgen has been engaged in the manufacturing and automation industry since 1997 in a variety of engineering and product development roles.  John currently serves as Sales Manager for Neff\, leading a team of consultive engineers helping customers successfully deploy automation into the PA\, WV and NY markets. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/artificial-intelligence-in-vision/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T150000
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CREATED:20210527T141528Z
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UID:7878-1623333600-1623337200@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:What is ISO 45001? And What Impact Will It Have on Your Business?
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintIn March 2018\, a new international occupational health and safety (OH&S) standard\, ISO 45001\, was published.  The standard\, a result of a five year process involving more than 70 countries\, seeks to set a new benchmark in global OH&S by providing effective\, real-world solutions for worker safety.  As a new global standard\, ISO 45001 will continue to shape the health and safety profession and directly impact how organizations manage health and safety\, both in and out of the workplace\, through hazard controls and risk reduction.  In other words\, ISO 45001 is here and may impact your business whether or not you adopt the new standards. \nThe COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated how important workplace safety management is for your company. This webinar will provide an introduction to ISO 45001\, including discussion of: \n\nHow has the COVID-19 changed workplace safety management?\nWhat ISO 45001 is and how it fits into existing OH&S standards?\nDifferences between ISO 45001 and its precursor\, OHSAS 18001\nWhy ISO 45001 matters and its impact upon your business\nIs it more important now\, after COVID-19\, to have ISO certification?\nShould your company come into compliance?\nHow your company can come into compliance?\n\nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Endeavor’s Terms of Service and to Endeavor’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Endeavor\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Endeavor’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.\nSpeaker \nTravis Vance\, Partner\, Fisher Phillips LLP\nTravis Vance is a partner in the Fisher Phillips 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. \nSponsor\n \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/what-is-iso-45001-and-what-impact-will-it-have-on-your-business/
LOCATION:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Empowering Machine Builders for Digitalization
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintManufacturers are increasingly requiring digital twins from their machine builders for virtual factory acceptance tests. By embracing game-changing technology from Siemens\, machine builders can exceed these demands. \nWith our comprehensive digital twin solution and virtual commissioning\, they can reduce their costs and time to market\, and harness the layers of complexity and data in machine design. Specifically\, they can create a 3D CAD model of a machine that simulates the machine’s real behavior\, with the simulations controlled by a virtual PLC. Thanks to these tools\, mechanical\, electrical and automation engineers can work collaboratively to increase first-time quality. \nLearning objectives: \n\nSee how the digital twin speeds up your time to market\nHow to break down the silos between different disciplines\nIncrease the quality of your machine design\n\nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Endeavor’s Terms of Service and to Endeavor’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Endeavor\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Endeavor’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.\nSpeakers \n \nMichael W. Yoder\, NX Product Manager\, Siemens Digital Industries Software\nMike Yoder is an NX Industry Product Manager with Siemens Digital Industries Software.  Mike’s tasks include collecting and prioritizing enhancements from customers for the NX Design Application.  Mike is responsible for NX Core Design\, Synchronous Modeling\, and the Sketching environment. \nPrior to joining the product management team\, Mike spent over 20 years in Services and Product Development with Siemens Digital Industries Software consulting on customer deployments and migration activities.  Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technologies from Central Michigan Universi \nScott A. Felber\, NX Marketing Manager\, Siemens Digital Industries Software\nScott Felber is an NX Product Engineering Software Marketing Manager with Siemens Digital Industries Software. Scott’s main task is to help customers and prospects identify value around use of Siemens software products with a main focus on NX for design and how that integrates into their processes. He also can discuss the use of NX data in the upstream and downstream process to bring the value digital twin to life. He works with customers and prospects to help them build a plan to transform their business and processes by identifying non value activities and ways to eliminate them. \nBefore joining product marketing\, Scott spent over 15 years in PreSales with a primary focus of selling to industrial machinery companies. He has over 30 years with Siemens Digital Industries Software and holds a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Marquette University and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/empowering-machine-builders-for-digitalization/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T120000
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CREATED:20210601T154559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T171336Z
UID:7881-1623754800-1623758400@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:From NIST 800-171 to CMMC: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintIf you have contracts with the Department of Defense (DOD)\, you likely have questions about which regulations you’re facing. During this webinar\, BlackBottle IT will explain what you will need to do to not to jeopardize your DOD contracts. \nKey takeaways: Learn the difference between NIST and CMMC and why you need to leverage NIST 800-171 to Achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certificate (CMMC). \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/from-nist-800-171-to-cmmc-what-you-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T130000
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CREATED:20210602T152456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T152621Z
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SUMMARY:Modernize Your Warehouse to Meet Increasing Demand
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintDigitize your warehouse processes to deliver greater productivity\, efficiency\, and accuracy. \nThe urgency to transform warehouse operations stretches across all industries and there is an urgent need for automation and productivity solutions that give more flexibility and enhance the efficiency of existing operations in order to manage the bottom line and deliver solid ROI. \nFrom manufacturers and retailers to T&L firms\, just about every business category is rethinking fulfilment and shipping operations to meet the increasing pressures of today’s on-demand economy. They’re focusing on new strategies that allow them to work smarter and technology solutions that make it easier to ensure flawless fulfilment. \nImplementation of mobile technologies is one of the most important developments in shipping operations\, with 89% of warehouse managers saying they expect to see benefits in their shipping operations by linking their mobile workers to warehouse management systems.  omniQ and Zebra offer the expertise needed to deploy next-generation mobile devices that will streamline your shipping processes. \nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Endeavor’s Terms of Service and to Endeavor’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Endeavor\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Endeavor’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.\nSpeakers \n \nAmanda Honig\, Regional Portfolio Manager\, Enterprise Mobile Computing\nAmanda Honig is currently a Regional Portfolio Manager for Zebra in North America. In this role\, she leads the strategy and roadmap for enterprise mobile computing by identifying investment priorities and ensuring product and solution requirements by use case\, all while representing the voice of the customer across the region and providing strategic sales support. Leveraging her genuine passion for helping customers get the most out of our products\, Amanda also serves as a small and medium-sized business (SMB) Industry Lead. She is one of many creative\, tech-savvy advisors helping Zebra connect SMBs with breakthrough technology solutions that advance the way they work. Amanda has more than 14 years of experience within the B2B technology industry and has held several leadership roles. She obtained an MBA from Long Island University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University at Buffalo. Amanda is a super-curator who can disentangle complex technologies and apply them into real-world situations – especially for small and growing businesses. Previously\, she was the Sr. Manager\, Manufacturing and Transportation & Logistics Vertical Marketing where she was responsible for the development of go-to-market strategy and priorities for both. She also served as the Americas Portfolio Marketing Manager for enterprise mobile computing at Zebra and as a Global Product & Solutions Marketing Manager at Motorola Solutions. \n \nGreg Canda\, Director of Professional Services and Solutions Engineering\, omniQ\nMr. Canda is presently Director of Professional Services and Solutions Engineering for omniQ\, formerly Quest Solution.  In this position\, he leads the world-wide support organization both for pre-sales systems design and post-sales support\, including the supply chain mobility division (omniQ Mobility) and the computer vision division including the PERCS and Quest Shield products cloud based products (omniQ Vision). He has over 35 years of experience in management positions in marketing and technical development\, in a variety of markets. He has also held positions in companies specializing in retail software (as CTO)\, wireless LANs (as Product Manager)\, robotics\, image analysis and consulted to retail scale companies and a Taiwan-based wireless tablet manufacturer.\n \nSponsors\n \n \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/modernize-your-warehouse-to-meet-increasing-demand/
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SUMMARY:How to Modernize Your Contractor Management Program in Less than 21 Days
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintContractors\, vendors and suppliers play a crucial role in the modern business landscape\, but most companies are still using yesteryear’s processes to manage their third-party compliance qualifications. \nIn this webinar Mark Bania\, the CEO of Contractor Compliance\, will explain why an outdated system is problematic while also showing you how to modernize it into a lean\, mean compliance machine in less than 21 days. \nRegister now to learn about: \n\nThe current state of contractor management and why we need to adapt\nHow spreadsheet errors can cost your business millions\nWhy outdated manual processes create risk and waste time\nInternal vs External third-party management: Why liability is a major factor\nHow 2020 solidified the digital future of safety\nTechnological advancements in contractor management\nHow to modernize your program in less than 21 days\n\nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Endeavor’s Terms of Service and to Endeavor’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Endeavor\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Endeavor’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.\nSpeaker \n \nMark Bania\, CEO\, Contractor Compliance\nMark is the Co-Founder and CEO at Contractor Compliance. Mark has over 10 years of progressive experience with SaaS organizations spanning multiple industries. He is responsible for implementing the strategic vision of Contractor Compliance globally. \nSponsor\n\n \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/how-to-modernize-your-contractor-management-program-in-less-than-21-days/
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Smart Manufacturing through Smart Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintMany manufacturing companies today are aware of the potential benefits of Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) and utilizing data to improve their operations. However\, to yield the full benefits of IIOT\, companies must first recognize areas within their operations which can benefit and then develop a strategy for implementing the tools necessary to digitize their operation. One potential use of digital data collected using IIOT and other means is for developing a “smart” maintenance program.   \nPennTAP will be joined in this webinar by Dr. Vittal Prabhu who will describe the process by which manufacturer’s can begin to develop a smart maintenance program through the use of data as well as present ways in which Penn State can assist companies with this transition to smart maintenance through development of a baseline performance models\, IIOT sensor data\, and algorithms for analysis and prediction along with estimating return on investment for implementing IOT and cloud computing solutions. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/pathways-to-smart-manufacturing-through-smart-maintenance/
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SUMMARY:Could You Do More to Reduce Your Manufacturing Workplace Safety Risks?
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintAs we confront the challenges of the global COVID19 pandemic\, it has brought a new focus to the health and safety of onsite frontline employees. \nAdditionally\, most manufacturing industries face a skills shortage for operators\, technicians\, and engineers. This shortage means it’s of utmost importance to the business that the workforce both be safe and feel comfortable so they can focus on the job at hand. \nOne outcome of COVID19 has been a rapid acceleration of digital transformation initiatives. To improve workplace safety\, progressive manufacturing companies have moved away from manual paper and spreadsheet-based systems. They have invested in modern\, integrated enterprise EHS systems that enable mobile devices\, real-time digital data gathering\, leverage mobile with smartphone and tablets\, and drive proactive initiatives using predictive analytics\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). \nJoin this webinar to hear how your company can improve workplace safety\, gain a competitive advantage in efficiency and quality\, while increasing the ability to hire and retain top talent through a modern enterprise approach to health & safety. \n\nAddressing new safety challenges for MFG Frontline Workers\nSafety as a New Employee and Enterprise Priority​\nEHS Impact on Business Success​\nEnterprise Health & Safety Software and How it’s Different​\nKey Health & Safety Software Capabilities\n\nRegister \nBy clicking above\, I acknowledge and agree to Endeavor’s Terms of Service and to Endeavor’s use of my contact information to communicate with me about offerings by Endeavor\, its brands\, affiliates and/or third-party partners\, consistent with Endeavor’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.\nSpeakers \n \nMichael Bower\, VP of Product Marketing EHS\, ComplianceQuest\nMichael oversees ComplianceQuest’s operations\, delivery and strategy for the EHS Business Unit. He brings over 25 years’ experience delivering high value technology projects and programs. As a two-time founder of Salesforce applications\, he brings knowledge and experience in business and strategy planning\, project management\, systems development\, system integration\, technical management and business development. \n \nJulie Fraser\, VP of Research in Manufacturing and Operations\, Tech-Clarity\, Inc.\nPassionate about making clear the business value of technology for Industry 4.0. Julie is VP Research for Operations and Manufacturing at Tech-Clarity. Previously\, she founded Iyno Advisors; and worked at AMR (now Gartner); Cambashi; Industry Directions; Berclain/Baan (now Infor). Her B.A. is from Lawrence University with honors\, Phi Beta Kappa. She is fascinated by the organizational\, cultural and personal transformations that drive success with new technology and approaches to manufacturing. \nSponsor\n\n \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/could-you-do-more-to-reduce-your-manufacturing-workplace-safety-risks/
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