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Posts Tagged ‘innovation’

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

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

Proven Ways to Generate New Leads During an Economic Downturn

There is no surprise that COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on companies. Manufacturers cannot attend trade shows or hold events at this time, so they will have to rethink the way they generate leads, network, and do business overall. IMC is partnering with our sister-center, DVIRC, to bring you this free webinar that will… Read More

Tips on Standardizing Your Manufacturing Software

Advanced manufacturing thrives on seamless data flows and consistency across the operational landscape. However, many organizations still rely on complex mixes of legacy software from multiple vendors, which can often make easy data sharing impossible. As a result, shops are less flexible, less agile, and less able to absorb change—all critical qualities to thrive in… Read More

Funding for Energy Efficiency Equipment Upgrades

Taking advantage of opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce energy-related costs often requires investment in new equipment, technology, or controls. Identifying funding available to your business and providing estimates of project payback are key components to reaching your goals. Often, many companies are eligible to apply for funding to assist with improvement efforts. Eligibility of… Read More

Sheet Metal Forming – Quickly Produce Tools In-House with 3D Printing

Tooling for sheet metal forming, with machining or outsourcing, can be a costly and lengthy process. With advancements in materials science for in-house stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing, you can reduce your tooling costs by 3D printing strong plastic tools in-house. In this webinar, Shane Wighton, engineering lead at Formlabs, will teach you how to form… Read More

The Right Hire – Recruiting in the Post Pandemic Sales World

As opposed to six months ago, NOW, may be the best time to recruit stronger salespeople, even if you do not currently have an opening. Selling has changed in the past three months. Not everyone will be able to make the transition. It does not mean they are bad people, but perhaps the new marketplace… Read More

Explosion Prevention & Protection Options for Dust Collection Systems

This webinar provides a realistic approach to preventing combustible dust explosions in dust collection systems, a high risk area in industrial processing facilities and manufacturing plants. The topic will be presented from the end user perspective, discussing the available options and when they are most practical. Join Brian Richardson, Engineering & Applications Departments Manager for… Read More

How to Develop a Risk Resilient Supply Chain and a Future Proof Manufacturing Footprint

For the past few decades, the path to success in manufacturing often resulted in extended supply chains and multiple sources of operations. When everything worked correctly, costs were low and margins were fat. COVID-19 has put that old model of manufacturing under tremendous strain. The questions of how and where your company will have distribution… 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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  • Manufacturing and the PA Industrial Resource Centers: Drivers of Pennsylvania's Economy Video

    Recently, the Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Centers (IRCs) released their 2020 annual report video, which outlines the strides our state's manufacturing ... READ MORE

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    As part of the national Manufacturing Extension Partnership system, IMC regularly becomes aware of Supplier Scouting requests within the U.... READ MORE

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    by Lauri Moon

    Recently, the Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Centers (IRCs) released their 2020 annual report video, which outlines the strides our state's manufacturing ... READ MORE

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