Spring is here and so are the NWIRC’s (in-person) internal auditor trainings. There is still plenty of time to schedule for one of the upcoming courses to train new employees or to get a refresher for yourself – in either…
by Bob Zaruta, President/CEO, NWIRC
Yes! It’s the middle of spring and summer is next in the lineup. Temperatures are rising, cardinals are singing, orioles are whistling, things are opening, and the words “play ball” are soothing. Baseball has forever…
by Susan Hileman, NWIRC, CRP Program Manager
For many years I have asked employers what their value proposition was, and more than 50 percent of the time they would say, “We have the best quality, service and on-time delivery!” While…
There is a lot to consider when bringing technology solutions to the shop floor (or to the front office for that matter). Often referred to Industry 4.0, technology for manufacturers is advancing rapidly with automation, robotics, 3D printing, ERP systems,…
A tax credit for small and medium-sized businesses to fully offset the cost of paid leave for employees to get vaccinated and recover from any after-effects of vaccination.
President Biden’s American Rescue Plan provides a paid leave tax credit to…
Students at McDowell Manufacturing- a program at McDowell Senior High School in Erie, PA- delivered their first order of parts to Munot Plastics last month. The students manufactured ‘stacker rods’ to be used in the production of the company’s plastic…
On March 3, Walmart U.S. President & CEO, John Furner, released an article announcing the company’s new commitment: “Over the next ten years, Walmart will spend an additional $350 billion on items made, grown or assembled in the U.S. We…
by Bob Zaruta, President/CEO, NWIRC
In February 2021, data was released by the State Science & Technology Institute (SSTI), identifying the manufacturing sector as a critical component of Pennsylvania’s existing economy and future economic vitality. More specifically, the report which…
