About The Industrial Resource Centers
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Mission:

The Industrial Resource Centers (IRCs) help Pennsylvania manufacturers succeed in the global marketplace. The IRCs are the primary means through which the Commonwealth supports Pennsylvania small- and medium-sized companies. The IRCs help:

  • Small manufacturers improve, compete, and grow;
  • Retain hundreds of thousands of skilled, higher-wage, family-friendly manufacturing jobs;
  • Spur manufacturer innovation in Pennsylvania; and ensure that Pennsylvania industrial base is a high tech global performer.

Services:

The IRCs help manufacturers identify opportunities for performance improvement and growth and provide complete project management support to ensure that results are achieved. Each IRC offers a suite of products and services appropriate to the needs of its region. IRC services include:

  • Business Planning
  • Product Development and Analysis
  • Sales Planning
  • Strategic Redirection and Turnaround
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Quality Assurance and Improvement
  • Production, Planning, and Inventory Control
  • Environmental/Health and Safety Improvements
  • Information Technology
  • Operational Assessments
  • Supply Chain Development
  • Training Seminars and Workshops