June 2018
Manufacturing
Update
The Manufacturing Update is a bi-monthly electronic newsletter from Industry Expansion Solutions with up-to-date manufacturing news. Below you can view past issues.
Manufacturing Roundtable Discussion—Education, Attitude and Technology
NCMEP Director Phil Mintz and NCMEP Advisory Board Member Jerry Pedley both participated in Business North Carolina magazine’s recent Manufacturing Round Table discussion. The group addressed the 21st century challenges that come with attracting high-tech companies to North Carolina, along with educating and training a talented workforce for those jobs.
Lead Stories
New to mfgCON 2018
New to mfgCON 2018 is a robotics pre-conference workshop on September 17. It’s being designed to help you understand why you should consider implementing robotics in your facility as well as learn best practices from manufacturers already using robotics, including real facts about what robots mean for American workers. The workshop will be held 1-day immediately preceding mfgCON 2018. Cost is $99 in addition to the mfgCON 2018 conference fee. After registering for the pre-conference workshop, you will receive a discount code worth $50 off the mfgCON 2018 fee. Register today »
Exporting Defense Related Products?
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), an NCMEP partner, is hosting a seminar on International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to help manufacturers understand what ITAR is and how it may govern defense-related exports. Learn More →
IES’ Kevin Grayson Wins University Extension Award
NC State Named First University-Based IBM Q Hub in North America
NC State will be the first university in North America to establish an IBM Q Hub as part of the global IBM Q Network, a collaboration between tech powerhouse IBM and top Fortune 500 companies, national research labs and leading universities to advance quantum computing. The network provides early access to IBM’s quantum computing systems, with the goal of exploring practical applications important to business and science. Learn More »
It’s Back—by Popular Demand
It’s Not too Early to Start Thinking About Manufacturing Day
Join thousands of manufacturers as they open their doors to show the public modern manufacturing in action and inspire the next generation of skilled workers. October 5 is National Manufacturing Day, or MFG DAY. There are plenty of resources available to help you plan and promote your event. Contact us if you’re interested in co-hosting an event with us. Learn More »
Network With Us!
We have amped up our game in the social media department and look forward to connecting with you on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Please follow IES, NCMEP and the Southeastern OTI Education Center to stay up-to-date on all things industry, manufacturing and safety & health.
We would also love to hear from you in our LinkedIn groups, where you can give your experience and ideas a voice within the community. We’re waiting for you at IES, NCMEP, and mfgCON!
It’s Here! ISO 45001
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the new ISO 45001 standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS). ISO 45001 provides a framework to improve employee safety, reduce workplace risks and create better and safer conditions for workers everywhere. The new standard will replace OHSAS 18001. Learn More
Cybersecurity Awareness Toolkit Now Available
Cyber threats are constantly evolving. They are becoming more sophisticated, targeted and sustained. If you are unsure on how to get started, we now off an online toolkit designed to provide the materials you need to understand the requirements, document your compliance and train your employees on cybersecurity awareness. and meet the NIST 800–171 requirements for Department of Defense contractors and other industry sectors. Learn More
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Note: All our open enrollment courses listed below can be tailored for onsite training. This is the ideal choice for companies that need to train groups of employees. You get a maximum number of employees trained in a minimal amount of time for one flat fee, providing a great ROI.
ISO FDIS 45001 Overview
Hazardous Waste Management for Generators
DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Training
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