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April 2021
Frontline Leaders Virtual Training
Registration for this training is now closed. If you would like information on our next training date, contact registration@catalystconnection.org. Frontline managers are the linchpins that connect strategy to execution, and they do this by directly supervising 80% of the workforce. These leaders are the defining factor between success and failure, and they need help. Did you know: One in three employees said they don’t consider their boss to be effective One in two employees have left a job to get…
Find out more »May 2021
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditing Virtual Training
Driving QMS Improvement with Effective Internal Audits Four ½ -Day Sessions May 10, 11, 17 and 18 starting @ 8:00 a.m. EDT Learning Objectives This course was developed considering the ISO 19011 standard and is designed to introduce the student to the ISO 9001:2015 quality management system standard and prepare them to conduct effective internal audits. Interpretation of the QMS requirements and recognition of appropriate objective evidence to verify system implementation and effectiveness are addressed. The “human factor” and ethics…
Find out more »ISO 9001:2015 Orientation Virtual Training
Understanding the Standard and Its Impact on Your Organization Two ½ -Day Sessions May 10 8:00 a.m. - noon and May 11 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Learning Objectives This course was designed to introduce the student to the ISO 9001:2015 quality management system standard and impart an understanding of how the standard applies to their specific organization. Attendees will be prepared to use the information provided to fully understand the requirements and apply their knowledge to implement the standard…
Find out more »De-risking Robotics Webinar
How to start your journey and avoid common issues with robotics implementations. After deciding to implement robotics, the goal of any organization is to attain a fast ROI by having the robot working quickly with minimal risk. However, far too many organizations find their robotic implementations run behind schedule and create a series of new problems to solve, not the productive asset and tool they envisioned. With concepts from the book Lean Robotics and real world experience we will go…
Find out more »AIM Higher DOD Supply Chain Event
The goal of this event is to provide our regional defense manufacturing community (SW Pennsylvania and all of WV) with real world, supply chain gaps and challenges faced by multiple agencies in the DOD (US Army, Defense Logistics Agency, US Marine Corp, US Navy, AMNOW). Addressed by these presentations will be: What needs to these agencies see both short term (current) and long term (future 2-3 years out)? This will allow manufacturers to know what they need to invest in…
Find out more »Fuel for Thought: TEAM Consortium Resources for Manufacturers Webinar
The Tristate Energy and Advanced Manufacturing (TEAM) Consortium was formed to respond to the need for a properly trained workforce for energy and advanced manufacturing. Join us for a discussion with TEAM Director Betsy McIntyre as she highlights their resources, opportunities for Shale POWER manufacturing companies and upcoming training programs. There is no cost for this event. However to receive webinar access, registration is required. This webinar is part of Catalyst Connection's Fuel for Thought Series.
Find out more »Manufacturer’s Guide to Margin Improvement Webinar
There are 4 cost categories in which nearly all manufacturing companies are over-spending. Do you know where the money is hidden? Join this presentation by Chris Cynkar from Expense Reduction Analysts in which he will identify 4 large cost categories that hold back profitability and cash flow. Benefits of Attending Attendees will be able to quickly identify cost savings opportunities within their own organizations and understand how similar companies have been able to improve margins and cash flow. Each attendee…
Find out more »June 2021
Artificial Intelligence in Vision Webinar
How it is transforming the possibilities in manufacturing and quality Deep learning and artificial intelligence sound like a concept for the future, but they are available now and changing what is possible with machine vision. Learn how these systems work and how they compare to traditional rules based vision. We will review examples of how these new tools can help in a variety of manufacturing situations including inspection, assembly verification, quality control and defect detection. About the Presenters Chris Pecnik…
Find out more »Women in Leadership Program 2021-2022
THRIVING TOGETHER Are you in need of discovering and developing your leadership skills and confidence? Are you seeking to learn from others how they have overcome the systemic challenges facing women in leadership? If you’re a woman in manufacturing, you already know you’ve surpassed the statistics in an underrepresented industry, but you may be seeking to uncover insights into how to propel yourself and your organization forward. Catalyst Connection’s Women in Leadership group has created the Lead2Succeed program to help…
Find out more »Industrial vs Collaborative Robots Webinar
As the line between these technology blurs, learn about these differences and similarities and how both have a place in the future of manufacturing As the landscape for robotics continues to evolve exponentially, the differences between collaborative robots and industrial robots have generated confusion when selecting technology. Both families of robots have a place in manufacturing and there are many similarities between the solutions. We will also discuss some of the differences to remove the confusion when deciding which path…
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