by Mary Mechler, Technical Specialist, IMEC
We find ourselves in a most unpredictable situation today. It seems each day, another challenge is added to an already very complex business environment. Many companies are experiencing slow sales with uncertainty of the…
by Bob Zaruta, President/CEO, NWIRC
Throughout history, Pennsylvania manufacturers have consistently driven our nation to triumph over its adversaries. During World War I, PA firms produced more than half of the firepower supplied to the U.S. Army. When the nation…
By Chip Madera, MS, CSP
When we believe a lie, it becomes our truth. The longer we keep telling ourselves that lie, the more we become certain that IT is the only truth. One lie leaders often perpetuate is that…
“What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” (WSCM) is proud to announce the award recipients for the third annual “Best of PA” Statewide Awards Event. The awards show was streamed live on YouTube and featured the winning selections from the 22 teams…
On Tuesday June 9, 2020 at 12:30pm, the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” (WSCM) student video program will conclude its seventh season with the “Best of PA” Statewide Awards Event. Due to the unprecedented challenges presented by social distancing, this…
by Max Krug, Future State Engineering
As we wind down from the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are transitioning back to some sense of normalcy and beginning to re-open for business. This transition period comes with a high degree of uncertainty and…
by Lisa Pustelak. NWIRC, Strategic Business Advisor and Employee Development Specialist
Whether you do formal strategic planning or not, it is time to re-visit the SWOT. A SWOT Analysis is a review of your company’s Strengths and Weaknesses (these are…
by Bob Zaruta, President/CEO, NWIRC
Just as manufacturers have repurposed their operations, realigned talent, and zeroed in on COVID-19 specific priorities, so has the NWIRC. Last month I ended my article with a preview of the no-cost COVID Recovery Program…
