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Understanding Cybersecurity Risk Management

Friday, October 15, 2021 | Cybersecurity | CMMC, Operational Excellence, All
Manufacturing was the second most targeted industry by cybercriminals in 2020. Washington State manufacturers need to step up their cyber security measures to meet this risi... Read More

CMMC Compliance: What Is It And Why Do You Need To Know?

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 | Cybersecurity | CMMC, Operational Excellence, All
In a growing IT market, there is an even greater need for cybersecurity. The Department of Defense (DoD) is implementing new changes to policies related to contractors. The Cybersecurity Maturity... Read More

10 best practices for implementation of lean manufacturing

Friday, April 9, 2021 | Operational Excellence, All
Many businesses have implemented cutting-edge strategies that require lean manufacturing. These techniques could increase productivity, eliminate waste, decrease numerous types of expenses, optimize t... Read More

New Lean and Green Coaching Programs Offer Manufacturers An Affordable Way to Learn and Get Support Implementing a Successful Lean Six Sigma Project

Friday, March 19, 2021 | Lean and Green, Operational Excellence, All
Impact Washington and the Washington State Department of Ecology Announce Two Lean and Green Coaching Programs for Companies to Reduce Waste and Improve Quality.  Companies who are struggling ... Read More

Advanced Technology Team Established to Help Manufacturers Solve New or Emerging Manufacturing Challenges

Thursday, January 21, 2021 | Cybersecurity | CMMC, Operational Excellence, All
As you bring your plant into the next century, Impact Washington has resources available to help you on your journey with Industry 4.0, Cobots, 3D printing, or any other technical challenge you may ha... Read More

Founder’s Choice Cabinetry Wins 2020 National Pollution Prevention Roundtable MVP2 Award

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | News Release, Lean and Green, Operational Excellence, All
On January 19, members of the Washington Department of Ecology,  Impact Washington, Tacoma Pierce Economic Development Board, and Tacoma Economic Development Services vis... Read More

Selecting Security and Privacy Controls: Choosing the Right Approach

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 | Cybersecurity | CMMC, Operational Excellence
By: Ron Ross, Victoria Yan Pillitteri and Naomi Lefkovitz Recently, NIST published a significant update to its flagship security and privacy controls catalog, Special Public... Read More

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: If You Connect IT, Protect IT.

Monday, October 5, 2020 | Cybersecurity | CMMC, Operational Excellence
Brought to you by NIST The first blog highlighting NIST resources for Cybersecurity Awareness Month is from NIST’s Danielle Santos, a program manager for the National Initiative... Read More

Impact Washington has compiled this partial list of resources to support economic retention and recovery related to COVID-19 coronavirus.

We are working with our local and federal partners on response efforts and how to support Washington Manufacturers through this crisis. Below are resources that may help you as you make decisions r... Read More

Coronavirus: How Washington State Manufacturers Can Prepare & Plan for COVID-19

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 | News Release, COVID-19, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain
The Coronavirus continues to make its way across the state. As many of us are trying to keep an eye on the impact, it is an excellent time to think through potential risks for you and your organizat... Read More