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Site Tour | Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Schweitzer Engineering 2821 Juniper Dr, Lewiston, United States

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories was founded in 1982 after Edmund O. Schweitzer, III invented the first microprocessor-based digital protective relay. The SEL-21 was the culmination of research done for Schweitzer’s doctoral thesis, and it ushered in a new era of power system protection and went on to revolutionize the electric power industry.

SEL specializes in creating digital products and systems that protect, control, and automate power systems around the world. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and serves customers worldwide.

IMA Membership Meeting | Treasure Valley

Idaho Manufacturing Alliance 5465 E. Terra Linda Way, Nampa, ID, United States

Connect with us at our next IMA Membership Meeting in the Treasure Valley!

We'll provide a continental breakfast, share what IMA is doing for the industry now, and bring you timely, relevant information that you can use in your business.

Innovation & Ingenuity @ I-90 Aerospace Corridor 2024 Conference & Expo in Coeur d’Alene

Coeur d' Alene Resort 115 S 2nd St, Coeur d' Alene, ID, United States

This event is designed specifically for aerospace manufacturers seeking to expand their industry knowledge and build their business.
​Participants will learn about the latest industry trends, challenges, and forecasts, and network with peers, prospective customers, and vendors from the region's aerospace supply chain. Join the event in person at the Coeur d’Alene Resort on May 28-29, 2024. Mix business with pleasure the day after the conference golfing at the scenic Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course.

2024 Idaho Small Business Contracting Symposium

Get ready to flip the script at Idaho’s biggest Reverse Vendor Trade Show! Imagine vendors shaking hands directly with contractors and subcontractors. Seasoned pros staff the booths, and vendors bounce […]

Implementing SQF Systems – Manufacturing

Tri-City Development Council 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick, WA

Instructor, Dr. Janna Hamlett has over 20 years of experience in the food industry in a variety of capacities. She has numerous academic and industry certifications and experiences to help food manufacturers succeed. The first step in achieving and maintaining SQF certification is to understand the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing. This class is designed to fulfill the training requirements to prepare individuals to take the SQF Practitioner test. The SQF Practitioner is responsible for developing, aligning, verifying, maintaining, and otherwise supporting the sites SQF food safety system and its culture of food safety. All SQF certified sites must have at least 2 SQF Practitioners overseeing the SQF Food Safety System. To ensure management commitment and coverage of the entire system many facilities have multiple practitioners contributing to the overall SQF System.

Event Series Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course – Coeur d’Alene

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course – Coeur d’Alene

North Idaho College Hedlund Building Room 420 N College Dr, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Lean Six Sigma also know as Continuous Improvement Methodology integrates the advantages of Lean in process improvement with the statistical process control benefits offered by Six Sigma. It harnesses the value-added emphasis of Lean while upholding the statistical rigor inherent in Six Sigma. The series comprises four comprehensive training sessions, each spanning a full day, with a two-week interval between sessions. Participants are allotted this time to complete project work, an indispensable component of the program.

$1,500

Event Series Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course – Coeur d’Alene

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course – Coeur d’Alene

North Idaho College Hedlund Building Room 420 N College Dr, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Lean Six Sigma also know as Continuous Improvement Methodology integrates the advantages of Lean in process improvement with the statistical process control benefits offered by Six Sigma. It harnesses the value-added emphasis of Lean while upholding the statistical rigor inherent in Six Sigma. The series comprises four comprehensive training sessions, each spanning a full day, with a two-week interval between sessions. Participants are allotted this time to complete project work, an indispensable component of the program.

$1,500

Site Tour | Federated Ordnance

Idaho Manufacturing Alliance 5465 E. Terra Linda Way, Nampa, ID, United States

Federated Ordnance offers cutting-edge manufacturing of firearms ammunition and loading components, bringing a modern approach to manufacturing, safety, reliability, and process to the ammunition industry within the United States.

Event Series Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course – Coeur d’Alene

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course – Coeur d’Alene

North Idaho College Hedlund Building Room 420 N College Dr, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Lean Six Sigma also know as Continuous Improvement Methodology integrates the advantages of Lean in process improvement with the statistical process control benefits offered by Six Sigma. It harnesses the value-added emphasis of Lean while upholding the statistical rigor inherent in Six Sigma. The series comprises four comprehensive training sessions, each spanning a full day, with a two-week interval between sessions. Participants are allotted this time to complete project work, an indispensable component of the program.

$1,500

Event Series Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course – Coeur d’Alene

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course – Coeur d’Alene

North Idaho College Hedlund Building Room 420 N College Dr, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Lean Six Sigma also know as Continuous Improvement Methodology integrates the advantages of Lean in process improvement with the statistical process control benefits offered by Six Sigma. It harnesses the value-added emphasis of Lean while upholding the statistical rigor inherent in Six Sigma. The series comprises four comprehensive training sessions, each spanning a full day, with a two-week interval between sessions. Participants are allotted this time to complete project work, an indispensable component of the program.

$1,500

Breaking Barriers: Sensible Automation Strategies

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There are many different types of automation used in a manufacturing facility for many different purposes and every facility has their own pain points.  Determining which equipment and how to manage it can be daunting for any business operator or owner. In our free, live webinar, with our industry experts, get your questions answered about how to understand what strategies best fit your business.  How to determine what are the right automation strategies for your facility.  What questions do you need to ask?  What data do you need?  How do you find the right partner and resources?  How do you make the business case whether you are an employee or local manager trying to talk to your facility management, or you are a facility manager talking with your investors or financiers?  We will break down some of the terms used in the industry and provide some sensible hands-on solutions you can use directly after the webinar.  This webinar will be interactive and we will have time to answer your specific questions.

Event Series Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) IHA Certified

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) IHA Certified

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Our class is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance and meets the requirements of NCIMS, FSIS, and GFSI (e.g. SQF, BRC, FSSC22000, etc.) certification requirements. In class, you will understand the 5 pre-steps and 7 principles in creating a facility-wide food safety plan. You will get templates and example food safety plans to build or revitalize your current HACCP plan. The curriculum is designed with practical advice from industry experts. If you haven’t taken a HACCP class in a while, it is a good idea to have a refresher course. If you are new to HACCP or food safety plans, this class will give you the basics you need to know to get started. This class does require a project to fulfill the course requirements. This class fulfills the training requirements for SQF, BRC, or other GFSI-approved certifications.

Event Series Principles and Practices of Internal Auditing

Principles and Practices of Internal Auditing

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Internal Audits are a requirement of all GFSI approved certification schemes (e.g. SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, etc.) and many 3rd party audit programs. Internal audits allow you to audit your facility for gaps and compliance. They are an important tool in the ongoing food safety toolbox for any food manufacturer, packager, and warehouse and distribution company.