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UPSKILLING FOR GROWTH

Discover how Illinois manufacturers can build a digitally ready workforce, close skills gaps, and get more value from technology investments through upskilling, cross-training, and apprenticeships.

Advanced Manufacturing TechnologyApprenticeshipsAutomationCoaching & DevelopmentStrategic Planning GrowthTechnologyWorkforce

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RESPOND. REINFORCE. RETAIN.

A survey of 125 Kane County manufacturers reveals a stable, growth-ready industry—and a critical opportunity to connect small manufacturers with the resources, technology, and workforce solutions they need to thrive.

Grants and Initiatives
Reshoring 2.0: The business imperative that will define the next decade of US Manufacturing

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RESHORING 2.0

Explore how Illinois small and mid-sized manufacturers can use automation, process stability, workforce development and digital transformation to compete for the next generation of domestic manufacturing opportunities.

Advanced Manufacturing TechnologyAIAutomationCoaching & DevelopmentERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)Lean ManufacturingQuality ManagementStrategic PlanningSupply Chain Grants and InitiativesOperationsStrategyTechnology
IMEC Whitepaper: A practical guide to Power BI dashboards for manufacturers

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From Spreadsheets to Smart Decisions

A practical guide to Power BI dashboards for manufacturers ready to connect data, improve visibility, and make faster decisions.

Advanced Manufacturing TechnologyAIAutomationERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)Strategic Planning OperationsStrategyTechnology
Navigating Disruption: Building resilient supply chains for a tumultuous new normal

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NAVIGATING DISRUPTION

Learn how small and mid-sized manufacturers can use data, technology and strategic partnerships to improve supply chain visibility, strengthen resilience and better prepare for disruption.

Advanced Manufacturing TechnologyAIAutomationERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)Strategic PlanningSupply Chain OperationsStrategyTechnology
Hard Technologies for Hard ROI: Capitalizing on robotics and advanced process controls

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HARD TECHNOLOGIES FOR HARD ROI

Discover how small and mid-sized manufacturers can strategically deploy robotics and advanced process controls to stabilize production, address workforce challenges, and achieve measurable returns.

Advanced Manufacturing TechnologyAIAutomationQuality Management Technology

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Tradeshow Success Playbook

Step-by-step guide to planning, executing, and following up on high-impact tradeshow participation

Business GrowthMarketing & Sales Growth

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80/20 Business Process Optimization

Sharpen your focus on key customers and products to drive profitability.

Business GrowthSourcing Leadership

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Cybersecurity Checklist

Quick self-assessment of cybersecurity risks to determine how vulnerable your company may be.

Cybersecurity Technology

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How to Become More Valuable to Your OEM

Understand what OEMs are driving for and implement improvement activities to elevate your standing.

Business GrowthSourcingSupply Chain Strategy