Blogs
Powerful Coaching Practices for Manufacturing Leaders – Part 2: Listening Simply to Understand and Not to Judge, Fix, or Solve
In the second installment of the 6 part Coaching series, the topic of listening is discussed, as it goes beyond simply hearing what they say.
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IMPROVE PROCESS EFFICIENCIES: Lean Overview with Kaizen
Join to learn the benefits of implementing lean into your day-to-day operations.
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REMOVE THE ROADBLOCKS: How to Get ‘Unstuck’ Personally & Professionally
Join us to receive a step-by-step process on how to guide yourself and even others to regain, purpose, power, and possibility.
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BRANDING YOUR BUSINESS: A Guide to Successful Branding in 2023
Learn how the importance of brand consistency can ensure your digital presence matches your offline reputation.
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ENGAGE YOUR WORKFORCE: Best Practices for Talent Acquisition and Retention
Join us to learn how to apply the best practices to keep your current employees and attract new ones.
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ADDRESS LABOR CHALLENGES: In Pursuit of Automation
Discover how to get on the path to bringing automation into your manufacturing operation.
Blogs
Powerful Coaching Practices for Manufacturing Leaders – Part 1: Focus
In the first installment of the 6 part Coaching series, the topic of focus is discussed, as focusing on the employee and their feelings is important.
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LEAN INTO PRODUCTIVITY: Daily Management and Dashboards
Learn how to implement lean systems into your organization to reach your goal of sustained improvement and much more.
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THINK LONG TERM: Spending & Planning on Technology
In this session, we’ll discuss what to consider in your annual technology planning heading into a new year.
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DEFINE YOUR GOALS: Developing a Strategic Plan for Your Organization
Discover how developing a strategic plan for your organization can set you up for success.
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EVALUATE YOUR STRATEGY: Maintenance Excellence with Kaizen
Discover how to maintain your equipment efficiently and safely, as well as tools to use and safety considerations utilizing Kaizen.
Success Stories
Sangamon Reclaimed
Hand-crafted furniture manufacturer develops an online marketplace and an improved website to grow their reach and create a strong ecommerce presence.
Webinar Recordings
MAXIMIZE ENTERPRISE VALUE: Implementing Business Transition Planning
Learn how implementing business transition planning into your business strategy can help maximize wealth.
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EQUIP YOUR TEAM: Introduction to Maintenance Excellence Webinar
Learn the basic components of equipment maintenance, plus safety considerations, tools, and general checks to maintain your equipment and improve efficiency.
Blogs
Yes! Employee Retention Is Possible!
Employee retention has become an issue for manufacturers; luckily, the Job Quality Toolkit can help combat these problems.
Success Stories
Aztec Plastic Company
Illinois Plastic Injection Molding company implements 5S Workplace Organization and Kaisen to eliminate wastes, improve productivity and efficiency, and boost employee satisfaction.
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.