Month: September 2017

by Kim Lyons (article published on Technical.ly Philly) The ongoing lament from manufacturers in Western Pennsylvania and elsewhere is they can’t find qualified workers. But with advanced manufacturing continuing to play such a critical role in the local economy, according to a new report from the Brookings Institution, it’s important…

by Amanda Waltz, NextPittsburgh When it comes to employment, it’s important that we mind the gap. A new program in Pittsburgh is doing just that. Pittsburgh has experienced a massive amount of growth over the past few years, which has left certain industries struggling to keep up. A recently released…

by Michael Bradwell, Observer-Reporter Over the next decade, a growing manufacturing sector in the tri-state region will require 30,000 new workers to fill current and new vacancies. A new venture between Pittsburgh-area manufacturers of metals and advanced materials and Catalyst Connection, a nonprofit that works with small and mid-sized manufacturers…

PITTSBURGH, September 14, 2017 -- Catalyst Connection, which has been helping regional manufacturers grow their businesses for more than 28 years, has announced the launch of its newest initiative – Making Your Future™, a venture of the Greater Pittsburgh Metals Manufacturing Community. The campaign aims to seek the “makers” in…

Internal audits are a powerful tool to improving processes within your organization. However, managing this process with your own team members can sometimes be problematic.  Here are five reasons why your company should consider outsourcing internal audits rather than handling the heavy lifting on your own: 1. Better adherence to…