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Lean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification – State College

Lean Manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification Become the Lean Leader Your Team Deserves (7 session, in-person, State College, PA) This program starts in: Ready to stop talking about Lean and Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, Lean, Lean Certification, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Training

Introduction to Lean Manufacturing with Simulation

Lean Manufacturing

Introduction to Lean Manufacturing with Simulation (6-hour, in-person, Altoona, PA) This program starts in:   In today’s fast-paced, competitive environment, improving efficiency and eliminating waste is crucial for long-term success. Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, intro to lean, intro to lean manufacturing, process improvement

Lean Manufacturing Practitioner Certification

Lean Manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing Practitioner Certification (5-day, in-person, Williamsport, PA) This program starts in:   Imagine being able to pinpoint areas within your operations where resources are being underutilized, or unnecessary steps Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, lean master

Success Story: Pik Rite, Inc. Implements Strategies Learned Through IMC’s CI Programs with Positive Impact on Production

Pik Rite

Pik Rite was founded by Elvin Stoltzfus and Joe Yoder with a focus on creating a mechanical method for picking tomatoes. Their first machine was built in 1983, and by Read More

Filed Under: Case Studies, IMC Blog, News Tagged With: client success, Continuous Improvement, imc success, pik rite, pikrite

Success Story: QCast Aluminum – Casting for Efficiency

QCast Aluminum Co.

IMC Facilitates a Value Stream Map for QCast Production Process Improvement   Located in New Berlin PA, (approximately 30 miles south of Williamsport, PA) QCast Aluminum Co. is a family Read More

Filed Under: Case Studies, News, Success Stories Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, MEP National Network, QCast

Problem Solving with Root Cause Analysis – Williamsport

Brainstorming

Problem Solving with Root Cause Analysis (3-Hr, in-person, Williamsport, PA) This program begins in: What is Root Cause Analysis? When you pull weeds out of your yard or garden, what Read More

Tagged With: communication, Continuous Improvemen, Continuous Improvement, root cause, Root Cause Analysis

Safety – Lockout Tagout

For several years the Lockout Tagout (LOTO) category has been listed among OSHA’s Annual Top 10 Most Cited Violations for General Industry. Controlling hazardous energy with appropriate LOTO procedures and Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, lockout/tagout

Safety Culture in the Post-COVID-19 Workplace

As American workplaces face challenges presented by COVID-19, cultivating organizational safety culture is taking on new importance. EHS pros everywhere are faced with new hazards, new safety protocols, and new Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement

Improving Plant Efficiencies and Performance During Unstable Times

With the current instability of national and local markets, it is important to ensure that your facility is performing as efficiently as possible. The most efficient operations not only last Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, energy grants

Increase Your Understanding of PPE and Occupational Safety Equipment Standards

Attention manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment, this is an opportunity to hear directly from the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA), an association for PPE and technologies Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, COVID, PPE manufacturing

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Testimonials


“The IMC Supervisor Effectiveness Training exceeded our expectations and provided valuable tools that supervisors can immediately apply in the workplace. The sessions were engaging, relevant, and ch… Read more

Tammy BubbControllerRemmey The Pallet Company


“IMC provided timely insight, valuable support, and expert guidance throughout the SMART-PA grant and ERP enhancement project. Their assistance helped us successfully install and validate a fully cu… Read more

Tammy BubbControllerRemmey The Pallet Company


“The IMC team provided valuable insight throughout the assessment process and helped us develop a clear roadmap for future growth. Their expertise enabled us to identify opportunities to improve effic… Read more

Mike SellersGeneral ManagerShumaker Industries, Inc.


“Through the Winning Teams program, we increased throughput in our laminate cleaning/inspection area by 18%, which also shortened the time for us to respond to vendors about defective products and t… Read more

Steve WagnerDirector of Training & DevelopmentNorthway Industries, Inc.


“We’re very pleased with the results of the training. It was a great way to break the ice regarding a systemic change in one of our oldest and most experience facilities. By training on change man… Read more

Bo PrattPresidentRockland Manufacturing Co.


The IMC and its staff have played an integral part in the success of Pik Rite’s Continuous Improvement culture as well as directly influencing more efficient production and operations. The proof is … Read more

Caleb ThomasProduct Line ManagerPik Rite, Inc.


We are a small organization and do not have IT staff. Before we found IMC, the task to implement CMMC seemed almost insurmountable. With their help, the process was no longer overwhelming, and we were… Read more

Terry KnouseVice President of OperationsNuVisions Center


5 Whys, SIPOC, Value Stream Maps, etc. are great ways to visualize problems that are difficult to pinpoint.

Brandon SmithQuality Control Lead TechnicianSilcoTek


The attendees of both training programs came away energized and eager to apply their new skills in training, coaching and communications. There is broad consensus that these skills should continue to … Read more

Jeanette WraggTraining ManagerPrysmian Group


We make investments where and when our workforce is skilled and ready.  The training was a solid foundation for supervisor development.

Steve PrentissVice President of Human ResourcesNittany Paper Mills, Inc.




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