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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 Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, innovation, Supply Chain Resources

3 Ways to Streamline Product Innovation

Product teams are under pressure to produce. But bringing new products to market is incredibly complex — and that was before Covid-19 caused unexpected disruption and dramatically shifted markets. Now Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, innovation, product development

Conducting Remote Audits in the Era of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is necessitating rapid shifts in many company auditing processes as a means to assure compliance with EHS regulatory requirements and continued maintenance of EHS management systems. Work Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, innovation, Remote ISO Audits, Remote Safety Audits

Mission Critical – Safely Starting Back Up

COVID-19 has not just caused a temporary interruption to our everyday lives, it has ushered in a new reality.  The basic principles of safety will not change, but the strategies Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, innovation, Returning to work after COVID

New Challenges for Employers as They Return to Work After COVID-19

Once President Trump announced the “Opening Up America Again” guidance on April 16, which provides discretion to state governors and local officials to make individual determinations about relaxing return-to-work and Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, innovation, Returning to work after COVID

The Pulse of Performance Management 2020 – The Transformation of Finance

What is the impact of the current economic volatility on FP&A groups? What role can performance management play in providing the tools to successfully help companies manage through this period? Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, innovation

Strategies for Success in Manufacturing Software Implementation

Over half (50 – 70%) of ERP projects fail. Despite the high costs incurred in failure, and the prominence of these projects, the success rate has not improved. Why? Surveys Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, innovation, Manufacturing ERP

Functional Safety of Control Systems

The objective of the webinar is to define the processes and standards that are important in the design and evaluation of safety-relevant control systems. This webinar addresses how ISO 13849-1/2 Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, innovation, Safety Standards

Top CPG Manufacturers Reveal Strategies for Success

The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry is in flux. Manufacturers face a wave of ever-shifting demand and the need for ever-shorter lead times, plus an unprecedented array of new disruptive Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, CPG Best Practices, innovation

How a Crisis Reveals the Weakest Link in Your Supply Chain: Tips to Prepare and Adapt

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 Read More

Tagged With: Continuous Improvement, innovation, Supply Chain Disruption

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Northway 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

Northway Industries, Inc.


Rockland Manufacturing Co.

“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.


Pik Rite, Inc.

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.


NuVisions Center

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


SilcoTek

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

Brandon SmithQuality Control Lead TechnicianSilcoTek


Prysmian Group

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


Nittany Paper Mills, Inc.

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.


QCast Aluminum

The Value Stream Mapping exercise conducted by the IMC enabled us to visually see the overall production process and the areas we needed to target for improvement. Without this process, QCast may not … Read more

Terry ArnoldGeneral ManagerQCast Aluminum


Lang’s Chocolates

IMC’s resource consultant’s background and knowledge were so relevant, and his delivery set a solid foundation upon which we could build for our re-certification as well.

Robert LangOwnerLang’s Chocolates


Metal Integrity

“IMC has been an excellent resource for us to accomplish objectives that we would not have been able to achieve on our own. We would highly recommend any company taking full advantage of the services … Read more

Marc DagataPresidentMetal Integrity




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What’s So Cool About Manufacturing Video Contest Announces 2025 Central Susquehanna Awards

IMC is excited to announce the award recipients for the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” (WSCM) Central Susquehanna student video contest awards.  The annual awards ceremony was held April 23rd at The Venue at Liberty …

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IMC Announces the Release of its Central Pennsylvania Manufacturing Tariff Poll Results

We are pleased to announce the results of our Central Pennsylvania Manufacturing Tariff Poll. This initiative aimed to gather insights from regional manufacturers regarding the potential impact of proposed tariffs on the region’s manufacturing sector. We …

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Central PA Manufacturing Tariff Poll

This poll is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated. Please watch our e-news and socials for follow-up information regarding the results. Central PA manufacturers, your participation is crucial in helping us understand …

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