PA Manufacturer
Published by the Commonwealth’s seven Industrial Resource Centers, PA Manufacturer
is published three times annually, covering manufacturing issues, trends and developments affecting
Pennsylvania manufacturers.
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Management Focus: Log On to Learning
Manufacturers are Increasingly Interested in E-Learning to Create Well-Trained Workforces While Reducing Overall Costs Associated With Training.
Knowledge Builder: Manufacturing a Workforce
National Science Foundation Project recruits students for advanced manufacturing careers.
Industry Insider: Go With the Flow
PMF Industries leads the way in precision metal forming.
Resources: Local Economic Development Organizations
A Source of Business Expansion Assistance.
Resources: Adventures In Technology
Workforce Program Helps Small Manufacturers Solve Tough Problems.
Tech Trends: NanoMaterials Make A Big Impact On Manufacturing
Commercialization Conference Set For This Fall In Pittsburgh.
Management Focus: Surging Ahead
Performance management can help your organization race ahead of the competition
Director's Message: Innovation is Everywhere
Jim Shillenn weighs in on innovation
Industry Insider: Meet Tom Panzerella
Manufacturing Veteran Talks About Innovation, Quality And Competing In Today's Tough Markets
Innovation
A little less IT, a little more BP, please.
Resources: Designing a New Economic Future
GSP's richard Overmoyer talks about growing companies, jobs and wealth from the ground up
Business Advisor: Making Sure the Price is Right
Don't fly blind. Know your business' value
Knowledge Builder: Network-Centric Manufacturing
Want a DOD contract? The Doyle Center bridges the gap.
Manufacturing Perspective: Supply Chain Futures
Supply Chain Futures, It's all about connections.
Healthcare Saving Accounts
Slowly gaining acceptance in Pennsylvania, HSAs can be an affordable alternative to traditional coverage
Manufacturing Ombudsman
Tom Palisin helps Pennsylvania manufacturers cut through the red tape; honored as a manufacturing “champion”
An Open Letter to Steven Bochco:
The 10 PM Manufacturing Drama America Will Love
Built to Last
An Iron-Clad Succession Plan is Critical to a Manufacturer’s Survival
Six Sigma
See How Pursuing Perfection Can Put Some Kick Into Quality
A Plan Comes Together
Implementing a Wellness Program
Conestoga Wood Specialties Corporation engaged its entire workforce and benefits
providers to develop a plan that promotes health, reduces costs
Back to School
See How Pennsylvania’s Research Universities Can Help Small Manufacturers
Meet Rebecca Bagley
Deputy Secretary for PA’s Technology Investment Office Wants to Help Small Manufacturers
Grow and Succeed
Competing Against the China Price
Targeting Change
Preparation and education on a changing environment can help ensure a successful
Lean Transformation
Keystone Manufacturing Initiative
16-Bill Legislative Package Addresses Tax and Overhead Issues
Make the Right Hire
Key tips on benchmarking, interviewing and performance planning
If Your Employees Don’t Know, Your Company Won’t Grow
Incumbent worker training is critical to manufacturing sector growth
Lessons Learned
Use technology to fend off foreign competition and economic downturns!
Formula for Growth
A state-wide focus on business growth is underway; IRCs ready training programs
and consulting services.
Starting the Journey to Continuous Top Line Growth
Inextricably Linked:
How Information Technology Helps Drive and Support the Move to Lean Manufacturing
Blueprint for Innovation
Gov. Ed Rendell unveils multi-point plan to put more muscle in manufacturing
Business Growth Services Initiative
New IRC program intends to spur manufacturing innovation
Innovation and Invention
Technology Integration
See how the automotive industry leverages emerging technologies to manage product
life-cycle management, product recalls
Plastic Passion
Plastics Engineering Support Available through NWIRC
INNOVATION:
The Fuel of Today’s Manufacturing
Nailing Capital
Finding the right funds to fuel innovation and grow business
Skill Builders
The Hard Facts on Soft Skills: Workforce training can improve management and operational
performance
State of the Industry
Study details challenges and opportunities for manufacturing in Pennsylvania
Selling to Uncle Sam
The Basics of Contracting with the Federal Government
Sowing the Seeds
Reviving Rural Manufacturing in Pennsylvania to Grow a Better Economy
Manufacturing a Methodology
The Nuts, Bolts and Building Blocks Behind Pennsylvania's Unparalleled Manufacturing
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ISO Certification
What it is, why you might want it and how you can accomplish it
Slicing and Dicing Spam
A primer for sending and receiving e-mail solicitations
Jumpstarting Sales
Get the spark back by developing a pervasive focus across the organization
New HIPAA Regs
How they impact your HR department
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