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Posts Tagged ‘Continuous Improvement’

Lean Manufacturing Level One Certification

THIS SESSION IS FULL, CLICK HERE FOR OUR PROGRAM STARTING MARCH 25TH Lean Manufacturing Level One Certification is a comprehensive series of workshops that introduces Lean principles. Participants learn to distinguish value-added from non-value added activities to eliminate costly waste. A great starting point for an individual’s and company’s Continuous Improvement journey, the Level One… Read More

North Central PA Energy Efficiency Roundtable: Community Resources for Your Facility Projects & Upgrades

Join us and other regional resource partners for the first of three free North Central PA Energy Efficiency (NCPA EE) Roundtable virtual events to help improve your business. The Roundtable provides a forum for non-residential energy users to share information and learn from experts on various energy topics, from energy efficiency technologies to energy management… Read More

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 equipment is a life or death situation.  According to OSHA, complying with the LOTO standard prevents an estimated 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries every year…. Read More

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 through downturns but also expand the fastest once the market recovers. As such, now is a great time to ensure that your manufacturing process is… Read More

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 daily routines; all of it while dealing with dispersed teams, “re-entry anxiety” on the part of the workforce, and the need for new approaches to… Read More

Cybersecurity Requirements for Defense Contractors

The Department of Defense has begun to revise the cybersecurity requirements all contractors must adhere to in order to remain part of their critical supply chain. Attend this webinar to learn about new cybersecurity developments and how they affect current and future contracts. Primary Topics: Changes to Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements Upcoming certification requirements… Read More

Assumptions – The Key to Successful Demand Planning

No manufacturer can operate effectively without accurate and responsive demand planning. Poor demand planning results in overstock, lost revenue, and ultimately lost customers. How can you craft the most accurate Demand Planning for your organization? The fabric of your demand plan is your assumptions. They describe the very things that make it a plan—the sales… Read More

Arc Flash PPE Safety and How to Lead a Culture Shift

Designed to help organizations cultivate comprehensive safety programs, this webinar will educate participants on key PPE best practices and 9 principles recommended for creating an effective safety culture from the bottom up. Participants will learn how to drive change and achieve company-wide compliance in regard to adopting PPE best practices and taking personal ownership of… Read More

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 that enable people to work in hazardous environments. ISEA is an American National Standards Institute-accredited standard developing organization. ISEA works closely with manufacturers, test laboratories,… Read More

Avoiding Profit Killers in Manufacturing Maintenance & Operations

Your manufacturing operations over the last 12 months have endured an incredible degree of macroeconomic turmoil: a slowing U.S. economy, on-again/off-again U.S.-China trade relations, and of course the COVID-19 pandemic that has disrupted your workers, your supply chain and your customer demand. With so much uncertainty you can’t control, it is vital that you have… Read More

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  • "Through the assistance of IMC, we have been able to develop a quality high temperature grout as well as a superior Oil Field Containment System, both of which have opened up new doors and possibilities into a growing industry for Polymics."

    — Dr. Tim Hsu, President, Polymics

  • "The project improved leadership capabilities of existing management, helped to build more leaders and educated employees on the basics of economics and expanded their business sense. I often recommend IMC to other manufacturers as an innovative source in solving problems and eliminating bottlenecks."

    — Randy Beiler, General Manager, Pik Rite, Inc.

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    Walk the Talk - Five Ways Safety Professionals Can Support ESG Initiatives
    Organizations are faced with a growing sense of accountability in ...
  • Jun7
    Northcentral PA Energy Efficiency Roundtable: Energy Efficient Lighting Systems
    The Northcentral PA Energy Efficiency Roundtable is providing a free ...
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    Unlock the Potential of Smart, Connected Machines with Augmented Reality
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  • IMC Accepting Applications for Accounting & Finance Manager

    IMC currently has an opening for a dynamic individual to lead our accounting operations and serve as a meticulous, high-integrity ... READ MORE

  • IMC's Lauri Moon Named PA Business Central Top Nonprofit Female Leader

    Congratulations to IMC's Lauri Moon, named one of Pennsylvania Business Central's Top Nonprofit Female Leaders! Lauri has been a member ... READ MORE

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  • Picking Area Error Reduction Efforts Successful at Diamondback Automotive Accessories

    by Lauri Moon

    Diamondback Automotive Accessories, located in Philipsburg, PA with 117 employees, manufactures load-bearing pick-up truck covers and accessories used primarily by ... READ MORE

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