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Roadway safety impacts every employee, making regular training, planning, and awareness essential for safe travel on the job.
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The True Power of Coaching Senior Leaders
Even the most seasoned leaders need a mirror—because transformational leadership begins with self-awareness, not just experience.
Coaching & Development Leadership
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Employee Engagement to Support Safety
The best workers’ compensation claim is the one that never happens—and the same goes for employee turnover. This blog explores how employee engagement surveys can proactively strengthen workplace culture, safety, and retention.
Safety Operations
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Illinois’ 2024 Economic Growth Plan
Illinois’ 2024 Economic Growth Plan outlines the state’s vision to drive inclusive, innovation-led economic development across key industries.
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Governor Pritzker Awards $1.3 Million to 29 Manufacturing Companies Through Made in Illinois Grant Program
This year, 29 small and mid-sized manufacturers across Illinois are receiving a combined $1.35 million in capital grant funding.
Grants and Initiatives
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Managing Supply Chain Risk Through Proper Supplier Management
Effective supplier management is a strategic imperative that strengthens supply chain resilience, reduces risk, and ensures consistent quality—turning potential disruptions into opportunities for continuous improvement.
Supply Chain OperationsStrategy
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Building Supply Chain Excellence from the Ground Up: The Role of Lean Fundamentals
In an era where digital transformation dominates supply chain conversations, true innovation begins with mastering Lean fundamentals—because without Lean, technology only digitizes dysfunction.
Lean ManufacturingSupply Chain Operations
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National Safety Month 2025 Continuous Improvement
June is National Safety Month and the National Safety Council provides resources with themes every year for employers to educate and celebrate their team. There is a sign up available […]
Safety Operations
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Illinois’ small, midsize manufacturers must stay nimble in times of rapid change
Illinois manufacturers are adapting to rapid change through automation, workforce training, and strategic support from partners like IMEC.
AutomationStrategic PlanningSupply Chain LeadershipOperationsWorkforce
Whitepapers & Reports
Tariffs 2025: A Strategic Inflection Point for U.S. Businesses
Learn how U.S. businesses can strategically respond to new tariffs in 2025. Gain insights on risk mitigation, supply chain strategy, and long-term resilience.
SourcingStrategic PlanningSupply Chain OperationsStrategy
Webinar Recordings
IMPORTING THE ESSENTIALS: Defining Roles, Duties, and Compliance Basics
Join us for a focused session designed to help manufacturers build a solid foundation for trade compliance.
Supply Chain Operations
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Two IMEC Leaders Earn TPM Talent Supply Chain Manager Credential to Support Illinois Manufacturing Workforce
On May 7, 2025, Joanne Ruiz and Amy Clary, officially earned the designation of TPM Talent Supply Chain Manager, joining a national network of professionals working to solve workforce challenges […]
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IMEC and Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance Honored for Outstanding Sector-Based Manufacturing Partnership at Illinois Workforce Summit
East Peoria, IL — IMEC and the Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance (LLWA) were honored for excellence in workforce collaboration during the Illinois Workforce Summit, held at the Embassy Suites […]
Workforce
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What are Harmonized Tariff Schedules (HTS) Codes? How Can They Help You Navigate Tariffs?
Use HTS codes to navigate new tariffs and make smarter sourcing decisions.
SourcingSupply Chain OperationsStrategy
Webinar Recordings
THRIVING IN TURBULENCE: Mitigating the Impact of U.S. Trade Tariffs
The session will outline the goals of the new tariffs and their potential impacts, such as addressing trade imbalances, ensuring fair competition, protecting US industries, and boosting government revenue.
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Success Stories
PLITEK® LLC
A leading manufacturer in precision die-cutting and adhesive coating has a long-lasting relationship with IMEC through the world of digital search.
Marketing & Sales Growth
SUPPLY CHAIN CENTER Go to Supply Chain Center
Discover Reliable Suppliers and Strengthen Your Supply Chain
Our cutting-edge supply chain center is designed to connect Illinois manufacturers with suppliers across the United States. Tailored specifically to support the Buy America Initiative, this initiative fosters local sourcing and empowers manufacturers to access a diverse network of reliable suppliers.
Career Pathways in Manufacturing
We created Career Pathways in Manufacturing to strengthen workforce and economic competitiveness, securing a resilient economy for the future.