Date & Location Aug 12, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM PDT Webinar About the Event Employers in the manufacturing industry understand that they’re fighting an extremely competitive war for talent. One of the best ways to win is by ensuring you are retaining the talent you currently have. By doing so, you mitigate the high […]
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PT The COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards were updated earlier this year in June and now California business owners, managers, and supervisors need to be prepared to function according to the revisions. Many have questions like: Are face coverings required in manufacturing facilities? Will Cal/OSHA issue citations for employers […]
Thursday, August 19, 2021 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM PT One of an organization's biggest challenges is getting its diverse talent to work together in the most efficient and profitable way. A myth exacerbating this difficult challenge is that mixed personalities "won't ever get along." The truth is that in the right environment such talent […]
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM PT More often than not, small and medium-sized businesses are not fully armed with professional accounting services, financial advisors, and legal teams that can focus on succession planning or preparing a smart exit strategy. So, when it's time to think about getting out of the business […]
There is no doubt that a well-informed and experienced quality management system (QMS) Auditor can add substantial value to an organization. However, auditing can be an arduous process. That's why it's important for an organization to have a clear understanding of an auditor’s roles and responsibilities, as well as the key principles of the manufacturing audit process, which […]
Many small and medium-sized manufacturers don’t have the staff or bandwidth to focus on employee recruitment and retention. Others may have the designated resources but have trouble attracting and keeping employees with the right talent and experience. Regardless, with the U.S currently enjoying the most manufacturing job growth in the last 30 years, it’s more important than […]
Many small and medium-sized manufacturers don’t have the staff or bandwidth to focus on employee recruitment and retention. Others may have the designated resources but have trouble attracting and keeping employees with the right talent and experience. Regardless, with the U.S. currently enjoying the most manufacturing job growth in the last 30 years, it’s more important than […]
An increasing concern for California manufacturers is rising freight rates, largely due to the fact that they make up a substantial portion of the cost of goods sold. Because freight, as well as logistics, are crucial to any manufacturer's supply chain, they should be monitored and managed carefully so business owners and managers can achieve […]
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