A manager tasked with introducing a lean approach should not downplay the challenge, writes Peter Anthony, CEO of UGN. Face-to-face communication is valuable, as is developing ambassadors for lean among the staff.
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Testimonials
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
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
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
SilcoTek
5 Whys, SIPOC, Value Stream Maps, etc. are great ways to visualize problems that are difficult to pinpoint.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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Central Susquehanna WSCM School Honored at Statewide Manufacturing Awards
As Central Susquehanna WSCM’s Best of PA nominees, Mount Carmel Area and Huntingdon Area Middle Schools recently joined IMC’s Lauri Moon, Manager of the Central Susquehanna WSCM program, at the What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® …
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 …
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 …