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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Advance McHenry County

See how targeted investments helped 74 McHenry County manufacturers strengthen their businesses and generate an estimated $50.6 million in economic impact.

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Cook County Manufacturing Reinvented

See how strategic investment helped Cook County manufacturers strengthen their operations, workforce, and growth strategies, generating $737.8 million in aggregate economic impact.

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80/20 Business Process Optimization

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

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Cybersecurity Checklist

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

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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.

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Primary Causes of Kanban Failure

Gain a better understanding of Kanban and reasons why some companies struggle with it.

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Protect Your Data

Dive into cyber security and securing your company’s assets.

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