We've all heard the questions... “Where are all the good people these days?” “Why don’t people want to work anymore?” “Why can’t people show up on time and ready to work?” Thanks to a recent seminar at The City Club…
As 2022 came to a close, we were as amazed as we are every year by all the “___ of the Year” lists. It seems like every media outlet creates its own list of the year’s 10 best books, and…
As we begin 2023, Pravina Raghavan, the director of NIST’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership, looks ahead to the most transformative technology taking hold for the coming year and beyond in the world of manufacturing. From making organs for people who need transplants…
FREE Webinar: R&D Tax Credits 101 Last year, ITAC helped NYC manufacturers realize an average tax credit of $188K for their research and development efforts. Manufacturers account for the largest percentage of distributed R&D tax credits. If you haven’t applied,…
Your company is too small to be targeted for a cyberattack, right? That’s what Cincinnati Crane and Hoist (CCH) thought too. Like many small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs), it was busy with other things in its business and didn’t see itself…
The inability to gather good data has challenged many food manufacturers for decades. But not anymore. As sensor technology has improved, and technology platforms have become more accessible and affordable to small and medium-sized manufacturers, the food industry is poised…
There is an occurrence so commonplace among manufacturers that there’s a name for it: “runners.” Runners are the new hires for entry-level jobs, often in their 20s, who fail to return for duty after their first work break, lunch hour…
You’ve spent hours – maybe days – making sure every word in your email or intranet post is perfect. You know that the content is exactly what’s needed; your readers will laugh, cry and throw flower petals at your words.…
The benefits of warehouse efficiency are well documented, and numerous articles confirming its financial payoffs have been written. It seems clear that most, if not all, manufacturers could benefit from some form of improvements to operational productivity. This is especially…
With food recalls come money lost in associated costs. By food manufacturers focusing more on preventing food safety food problems on the front end rather than reacting to the problem after it occurs, both the manufacturer and consumer can end…