Now, let’s dive into the core of the onboarding process. If you missed the blog about pre-onboarding, I suggest reading that first and then coming back to this one. We went through the first impression, now the new hire has officially arrived for their first day: the first moment of onboarding. This stage is where the new hire becomes an integrated and productive member of your team. Let's explore this critical phase in the employee journey.
Physical safety is a priority for manufacturers, yet we continue to see high incident rates of injury in the industry. In 2020, there were 373,300 total cases of nonfatal injuries and illnesses recorded in the private manufacturing sector according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, of those 36% had days away from work and 29% had days of job transfer or restriction. Injuries can occur due to equipment failure, yet an often-overlooked contributing factor could be our biases and the immediate recipient of our bias is our employees.
In the modern global economy, supply chains are the backbone of almost every industry. They are intricate networks of manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors that ensure products flow seamlessly from conception to the hands of consumers. However, supply chain stability, or rather the lack of it, has been under the spotlight in recent years, and the COVID-19 pandemic only accentuated the fragility of these systems. In this blog post, we will delve into the importance of supply chain stability and explore strategies to achieve it in an ever-changing world.
Onboarding is a free, first opportunity to retain your new hires. It allows the organization to set the tone for the new hire experience, while having an opportunity to instill a new culture or proper training. Many organizations focus on the main course of onboarding, and even more often on orientation. There is a less known (but highly valuable) missed step: pre-onboarding. In this blog, we'll explore what pre-onboarding is, how it can positively impact your employees and your organization, and some best practices to bring back to your new hires.
On September 29, 2023, CHIPS for America unveiled its second funding opportunity, aimed at fortifying the resilience of the semiconductor supply chain, bolstering U.S. technological leadership, and fostering robust domestic semiconductor clusters.
We are thrilled to share the exciting news of the launch of the IMEC innovative Supply Chain Center! In the short time that the center has been alive and active, we have been actively fostering and nurturing meaningful business partnerships between manufacturers and suppliers. The center aims to become a one-stop shop for manufacturers who are in search of an easy-to-use and effective platform designed to find your business new opportunities or suppliers!
Meet Jim Nelson, President and CEO of Parr Instrument Company and one of IMEC’s newest Board members. In a recent virtual interview, Nelson shared insights into his career before and after joining Parr, which has been manufacturing chemical reactors, pressure vessels, calorimeters, combustion vessels, and related equipment for lab use since 1899.
Inventory control practices are one of the best ways a company can stay organized - and is an area that companies in any industry can and should practice to ensure long-term growth. Inventory management refers to the process of ordering, storing, using, and selling a company's inventory. This includes the management of raw materials, components, and finished products, as well as warehousing and processing of such items.
Last month, I had the opportunity to observe a leadership development training at a manufacturer. The difference between this training compared to others I’ve observed is that this training was facilitated in Spanish.
A 6-part series focusing on impactful practices for developmental coaching conversations.
"The hardest thing for people to understand is that the relationship is the delivery system of anything you try to accomplish." - Peter Block
