Today was the kick-off for NWIRC’s Lean Together 2.0. They had their first meeting at Onex, who also has participants in the group. Onex President, Ashleigh Walters, set the stage to highlight the importance of developing people and creating a…
Erie manufacturing companies are hiring, and you can get paid while receiving high-quality training, both classroom and on-the-job.
The Erie Regional Manufacturer Partnership (ERMP) WorkAdvance Training Program offers free training and participants are paid $11 per hour during their career…
by Gerry Schneggenburger, NWIRC
Does your business have the following systems engineering tactics in place?
2-Factor authentication to enable remote users into your operational systems
VPN service, plus an HR policy requirement to use it for 100% of all off-site…
What does it mean to leave your business successfully? It means the company is well positioned for continued stability or growth, and the outgoing owners have enough to financially exit and live the life they desire. It also means the…
by Brian Lagas, Technical Manager, NIST MEP
“Why are our changeovers taking so long?” If you’ve asked this question on the shop floor, more than likely you were met with blank stares by your employees. Open-ended questions like this are…
by Robert Zaruta, NWIRC President/CEO
There is a flurry of activity that centers on collaboration in order to strengthen manufacturing in our region. Companies are working together to increase the awareness of career opportunities for youth and dislocated workers, to…
NWIRC and Steel Valley Authority will host a program on succession planning on July 31 from 1:00-4:30 pm at FICDA in Franklin, PA. The program will feature a panel discussion with regional manufacturers who will share their stories of succession…
NWIRC recently mailed a Special Edition Advisor newsletter focusing on Industry 4.0 to manufacturers in northwestern PA. The piece includes some great resources for companies just getting started with ‘smart manufacturing’ or looking for guidance on determining areas of focus.…
