Innovative Manufacturers Center
Driving Manufacturing Growth and Job Creation in Central Pennsylvania
You know safety and health requirements for your workplace. You know how to keep your employees safe. But do you know what happens when OSHA knocks and demands to investigate your workplace for alleged OSHA infractions? Do you know what OSHA can and can’t do, what your rights are, and what happens if OSHA issues Read More
We know that rules and regulations along with policies and procedures are essential for running an efficient, productive, and safe organization. But, when was the last time a rule policy reminded someone that their child was waiting for them to get home? Or, when has a procedure brought to mind images of what it would Read More
In today’s market, industries are changing and business models are evolving faster than anyone could have imagined. Data is driving a new revolution and we are in the midst of a truly transformative period of time. From smart connected products to predictive and prescriptive analytics, the ideas of yesterday are quickly becoming the reality of Read More
When you think of advanced manufacturing, you think of technology and smart machines. However, the key ingredient of advanced manufacturing is people, and manufacturing desperately needs more of them. A recent MAGNET survey found that a critical shortage of skilled workers is the primary impediment to growth for manufacturing companies. Skilled workers are going to Read More
IMC would like to touch base with our “Continuous Improvement Community”, those who have been thru IMC’s lean training programs. We would like to hear from you and discuss a little about: The Current Condition The Role of Continuous Improvement Advocates Possible Paths for Future Improvement Training and Support from IMC Register Once registered, you Read More
IMC would like to touch base with our “Continuous Improvement Community”, those who have been thru IMC’s lean training programs. We would like to hear from you and discuss a little about: The Current Condition The Role of Continuous Improvement Advocates Possible Paths for Future Improvement Training and Support from IMC Register Once registered, you Read More
Has your business productivity stalled due to economic conditions, pressuring you with questions about how to drive additional value? Are you struggling to access and analyze your production data to drive valuable insights for competition in the modern manufacturing environment? Manufacturers have been dealing with heavy margin pressures and constantly looking at ways to reduce Read More
How to compete against the competition, which might have a lower price, without giving up on your price. At this session, we will dive into the aspects of: What it really means to sell value– whose definition of value really matters? Not yours! Unless we can have our prospects define what value means to them, Read More
The SPEED OF CHANGE keeps increasing in EVERYTHING. Including... · Customer Requirements · Technology · Communications · Competitive Marketplace · Knowledge/Know-How · Materials · Supply Chains (Reshoring) · People (Turnover) · Methods/How-To’s The time is NOW for manufacturers to get better at INNOVATION Read More
The Sequential Consequences of China Ripple Effects from Coronavirus IMC sister-center Catalyst Connection is hosting this webinar that will explore the ramifications of the COVID-19 virus, starting with the initial impact at the center of the virus in China, then in terms of the short-term effects on business and finally the long-term impact on trade Read More
How can your organization approach additive manufacturing (AM) in the best way possible? The simplest answer is to embrace AM as a massive opportunity for growth instead of a challenge that needs to be addressed. After all, the goal of any AM initiative shouldn’t be to “catch up” to competitors that may already be using Read More
When a crisis hits, whether it’s a global event (like a pandemic, war, or raw material shortage) or vendor-specific (like a fire, flood, or even a family emergency), a disruption to your supply chain can be catastrophic to your business. The better prepared you are, and the better you understand your supply chain, the better Read More
