Manufacturing is a life-sustaining industry. Many of us know South Central Pennsylvania as the snack capital of the world, but it's also home to 2,986 diverse manufacturing establishments ranging from medical equipment, plastics and metal fabricators, textiles and pharmaceuticals. Over the last…
By implementing the techniques of LEAN manufacturing, you can cut waste and improve your productivity. However, simply knowing the principles of LEAN manufacturing isn't enough. You must also apply the ideas behind this manufacturing method to fit your facility. The…
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) became law. The Act appropriated $349 billion in funding for small business owners to counteract job loss and potential business failure as a result of the crisis.…
For some companies, workforce planning sounds like a siloed task for a single HR professional. However, companies who take this approach to workforce strategic planning could be unpleasantly surprised by its inability to meet their talent needs. In business sectors…
To understand why LEAN manufacturing consulting makes so much sense for small- to medium-sized businesses in Pennsylvania, it helps to have a clear picture of the origins of the LEAN methodology and what that means in the hands of a…
If you don’t think work-related accidents can happen, think again. Private employers saw nearly 3 million nonfatal injuries and illnesses occur in their workplaces in 2017 alone, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That number averages out to…
If you are seeking on-site training for your manufacturing industry operation in the South Central PA area, look no further than MANTEC. We offer a range of training options to help optimize the effectiveness of your team in your manufacturing…
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is the term used to describe the concept of integrating and managing various core business processes. Effective ERP implementation offers a host of benefits to organizations. For instance, it provides real-time access to the data required…
Typical Challenges Are you struggling to find skilled people? Are you developing your employees to fill future needs? Do you need assistance with effective recruitment? Are your handbooks and compliance policies up to date? Our Approach For manufacturing companies, it is…