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SUMMARY:10 Reasons to Adopt AI Agentic Systems
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrint10 Reasons to Adopt AI Agentic Systems\n(1-hour\, Webinar)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nManufacturers are facing a perfect storm: experienced employees are retiring\, skill gaps are widening\, operational complexity is increasing\, and pressure for efficiency continues to mount. At the same time\, AI is rapidly reshaping how work gets done across industries—including manufacturing. \nAI agentic systems—AI that can reason\, take action\, and collaborate with people—are emerging as an essential resource for manufacturers that want to protect their knowledge\, stabilize their workforce\, and remain competitive. \nThis webinar focuses on WHY manufacturers are adopting agentic systems now—and why waiting carries real risk. \n\nJoin us May 13th for this no cost webinar!\nRegister \nZoom link will be emailed prior to event.\nWhat You’ll Gain from This Session\n\nIn this session\, we’ll examine 10 compelling reasons WHY manufacturers should implement AI agentic systems\, such as: \n\nProtecting proprietary processes and tribal knowledge\nCapturing decades of tacit expertise threatened by retirements and turnover\nMaintaining consistency\, quality\, and safety across shifts\, teams\, and facilities\nReducing training costs while accelerating productivity and onboarding\nIncreasing workforce efficiency and resilience without adding headcount\n\nThis webinar explores the strategic\, operational\, and workforce drivers pushing manufacturers to act. \nWho Should Attend\n\nThis webinar is designed for manufacturing leaders and practitioners who are responsible for performance\, capability\, and long‑term competitiveness\, including: \n\nOperations and Plant Leaders\nHR\, Training\, and Workforce Development Teams\nContinuous Improvement and Lean Leaders\nSafety\, Quality\, and Compliance Managers\nIT and Digital Transformation Leaders\nExecutives and Strategy Leaders\n\nIf your organization depends on skilled workers\, repeatable processes\, and protected know-how\, this webinar will help clarify WHY AI agentic systems are becoming a necessity for modern manufacturing—now. \n\n\n\nJoin us!\nRegister \nThis is a no-cost webinar.\nMeet Your Presenter:\nDennis Gilbert is President of the IMC. His professional experience includes General Manager of a local manufacturing and retail operation\, Managing Director of Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Penn College\, and just prior to joining IMC in 2021\, President/Owner of Appreciative Strategies\, LLC. Dennis has extensive experience in manufacturing\, leadership\, non-profit management\, and developing strategic marketing initiatives using social media platforms. \nDennis obtained his master’s degree from Pennsylvania State University in Workforce Education & Development\, his bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania College of Technology in Technology Management and an Associate degree in Computer Science from Williamsport Area Community College. \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/adopt-ai-agentic-systems/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:IMC Events,Webinars
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SUMMARY:OSHA 10-Hour Training - Altoona
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintOSHA 10-Hour\n(in-person\, Altoona\, PA)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe OSHA 10-Hour training for manufacturers is designed to give workers a clear understanding of common workplace hazards and the best practices to prevent them. Participants will also gain foundational knowledge of how OSHA operates\, along with an overview of employee rights and employer responsibilities in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. \nRegister now for only $269!\nRegister \nThe training is being held May 20 & 21\, 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. each day. Light lunch provided. \nWhy Attend\nWorkplace safety is not just a compliance requirement—it’s a crucial part of protecting your team\, your operations\, and your bottom line. This program provides practical\, real-world knowledge to help participants recognize\, prevent\, and respond to common workplace hazards. From machine guarding to emergency action planning\, you’ll gain a strong foundation in essential safety practices that reduce risk and improve workplace culture. Upon completion\, participants receive an official OSHA wallet card and training certificate\, demonstrating their commitment to safety and compliance. \nTopics Covered\n\nIntroduction to OSHA\nWalking and Working Surfaces\nExit Routes\, Emergency Action Plans\, Fire Prevention and Protection\nElectrical\nPersonal Protective Equipment\nHazard Communication\nMachine Guarding\nLockout – Tagout\nSafety and Health Programs\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis training is designed for individuals working in the manufacturing sector who want to strengthen their knowledge of OSHA standards and workplace safety practices. Ideal participants include production workers and machine operators\, frontline supervisors and team leads\, maintenance staff and technicians\, safety coordinators and compliance officers\, HR or training managers overseeing workforce safety\, and anyone new to manufacturing who wants a strong foundation in OSHA requirements \nRegister now for only $269!\nRegister \nThe training is being held April 15 & 16\, 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. each day. Light lunch provided. \nInstructor\nScott Witmer is the Owner and Principal Solutions Provider of EMS Consulting\, specializing in safety\, environment\, energy\, and materials consulting. He holds both a master’s and bachelor’s degree in environmental science with a focus on Pollution Control. With more than 18 years of experience in the manufacturing industry\, over 20 years as an Environmental\, Health\, and Safety (EHS) professional\, and more than a decade serving in operations and executive leadership roles\, Scott has successfully designed and delivered comprehensive safety and environmental programs across diverse industries. His expertise helps organizations implement practical\, forward-thinking solutions that drive sustainable growth\, operational excellence\, and regulatory compliance. \nThis training qualifies for WEDnetPA funding for qualified participants. Not familiar with WEDnetPA funding\, Contact Us | info@imcpa.com | (570) 329-3200. \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/osha-10-hour-training-altoona/
LOCATION:St. Francis Curry Innovation Center\, 1425 11th Avenue\, Altoona\, PA\, 16601\, United States
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SUMMARY:How to Cut Energy Costs Without Adding to Your Workload
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintRising energy costs are a constant pressure\, but finding time to deal with them is another story. \nIn this webinar\, Edgecom Energy shows how busy operations and finance leaders can reduce energy spend without taking on another complex project. We’ll walk through a proven five-step framework that starts with your utility bills\, and turns it into a clear\, low-effort path to savings. \nYou’ll learn how to uncover hidden cost drivers\, identify simple metering opportunities\, and reduce peak demand without disrupting your day-to-day operations. No deep technical expertise required\, just practical steps designed to fit into your existing workload. \nIf your facility spends more than $10\,000 a month on energy and doesn’t have time to chase down solutions\, you won’t want to miss this webinar led by experts from Edgecom Energy. Eric Asagba is a Program Manager and Dylan Calvert a Senior Solutions Engineer. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
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SUMMARY:Cut Costs\, Not Corners: 10 Practical Steps to CMMC Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrint \nMany small contractors worry that CMMC compliance is financially out of reach. This session provides a practical\, step-by-step approach to meeting CMMC requirements while controlling costs\, focusing on prioritization\, realistic implementation strategies\, and avoiding unnecessary\nupgrades. Learn how smart planning can reduce both risk and spend. \nRegister \nOn the registration page\, please add IMC where asked:  What MEP or Apex Accelerator are you associated with? \n\n\n\n\n\nPrint PDFPrint
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SUMMARY:Exploring Lean Manufacturing Basics
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintExploring Lean Manufacturing Basics\nEvent Postponed until October 8th.\nVisit https://imcpa.com/event/lean-basics-altoona/ to register \nIMC’s Exploring Lean Manufacturing Basics\, 3-hour introductory program\, provides participants with a foundational understanding of Lean Manufacturing. Join us May 28th to explore the basic concepts behind Lean thinking and how it supports efficiency\, teamwork\, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. The program is designed to help employees become familiar with the key principles\, terminology\, and workplace practices that are part of a Lean culture. No prior Lean experience is needed\, just curiosity and a willingness to learn how your role fits into the bigger picture of improving processes and reducing waste. \nRegister now for only $189!\nRegister \nLearning Objectives:\n\nRecognize the basic principles of Lean Manufacturing and describe how they support an efficient and productive workplace.\nDiscover the importance of minimizing waste and being mindful of how everyday actions impact workflow and efficiency.\nUnderstand common Lean concepts and terminology used in manufacturing environments.\n\nCourse Outline:\n\nIntroduction to Lean Manufacturing\n\nDefinition\, origin and impact\nContinuous Improvement: Kaizen and Kata\n\n\nPrinciples of Lean Manufacturing\n\nUnderstanding value from the customer’s perspective\nSystems and process thinking\nImproving Flow\nEliminating Waste\n\n\nLean Tools and Techniques\n\nLean Production\n\nImproving Workflow\nMapping Processes\n\n\nReducing Waste\n\nThe 8 Wastes of Lean\nOrganization of Work and Workstations\n\n\nIdentifying and Solving Problems\n\nRoot Cause Analysis\nPlan-Do-Check-Act Cycle\n5 Whys\n\n\n\n\nDefinitions of Common Lean Terms\nQ&A and Wrap-up\n\nWhy Attend?\n\nBuild confidence on the shop floor by understanding Lean Manufacturing principles and how they impact your daily work.\nExplore what it takes to become a Lean/CI Rock Star when you learn tools and techniques that help you communicate better with continuous improvement leaders.\nUsing newly learned terminology\, you’ll become a highly valued communicator who is more visible and respected by both leaders and peers.\nBecome a self-assured champion for team discussion when you use real-world examples\, not textbook lingo when communicating with your peers.\n\nWho Should Attend:\nIdeal for anyone in manufacturing looking to boost efficiency and reduce waste. Perfect for: production operators\, team leads\, quality staff\, maintenance\, engineers\, materials/inventory personnel\, administrative support\, and new hires. No Lean experience required—just a desire to improve processes. \nRegister now for only $189!\nRegister \nMeet Your Presenter:\n \nInstruction provided by IMC Business Advisor Tim Davis. Tim has over 35 years of management and operational experience in manufacturing businesses in Central and Southwestern PA. Various career roles include Operations Manager\, Safety Manager\, HR Manager\, Sales Manager\, Sales Rep\, Service Manager\, executive/business coach and trainer. His areas of expertise include employee development\, strategic planning\, people skills\, effective communication\, leadership\, safety\, time management\, sales and customer service. \n  \nThis training qualifies for WEDnetPA funding for qualified participants. Not familiar with WEDnetPA funding\, Contact Us | info@imcpa.com | (570) 329-3200. \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/lean-basics-wmspt/
LOCATION:St. Francis Curry Innovation Center\, 1425 11th Avenue\, Altoona\, PA\, 16601\, United States
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