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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See How Local Manufacturers are “Insourcing” New Business and Opportunities.




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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 Study

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