Success Stories
Fuyao Glass Illinois Inc.
An automotive glass company in Mt. Zion, Illinois, finds the benefits of expanding its ISO certification credentials.
News
Peoria NEXT Teams Up with IMEC to Help Launch the Next Manufacturing Success Story
Peoria, IL. July 26, 2023. – (July 26, 2023 | Peoria, Ill.) – Bradley University’s Peoria NEXT Innovation Center is now partnering with the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC), with […]
Webinar Recordings
CRACKING THE CODE: Succeeding at Matchmaking Events with Effective Strategies
Join us for a webinar to learn how to unlock the secrets to successful supplier matchmaking in preparation for the Midwest Aerospace Conference in Rockford IL on September 20th.
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OPTIMIZE YOUR ONBOARDING: Building a Foundation for Employee Success
Unlock the secrets to successful onboarding with insights on assessing current practices, setting future goals, & implementing best practices.
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MASTERING PRICE NEGOTIATIONS: Strategies to Counter Rising Costs
Learn how you can master the art of negotiating with indices during inflationary periods in this webinar.
Blogs
Powerful Coaching Practices for Manufacturing Leaders – Part 6: And What About Those Tough Conversations…?
In the final installment of the 6 part Coaching series, the topic of having tough conversations will be discussed.
News
Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) and the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) Launch Innovative Supply Chain Center, Transforming the Manufacturing Industry in Illinois
Peoria, IL. June 21, 2023. – IMEC (Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center) in partnership with the IMA (Illinois Manufacturers’ Association), is excited to announce the launch of its groundbreaking supply chain […]
Webinar Recordings
RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION: Optimize Your Processes With RFID
Learn how RFID is revolutionizing manufacturing. Discover use cases, success stories, and best practices for implementing RFID.
Success Stories
Howe Corporation
A general-purpose manufacturer finds efficiency through a defect-reduction program.
Webinar Recordings
REVOLUTIONIZE METAL PRODUCTION: Exploring Additive Manufacturing Applications in Metals and Casting
This webinar will give an overview of the business case around 3D Printing for metals and approaches leveraging the technology to augment existing manufacturing capabilities.
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SUSTAINABILITY FOR MANUFACTURERS: Navigating Risks and Embracing Opportunities
Join us as for a brief Q&A session with our sustainability expert Nancy Himmelfarb. Nancy will share why businesses should care about sustainability and briefly introduce her sustainability strategy roadmap.
Blogs
Powerful Coaching Practices for Manufacturing Leaders – Part 5: Holding People Capable
Part 5 of the Coaching series on the topic of holding people capable
Webinar Recordings
FORGING STRONGER FUTURES: A Strategic Approach to Hedging, Financing, and Deciding with Data for Metals Manufacturers
Join this webinar to hear from Fifth Third Bank, SomerCor, and IMEC as we discuss topics including: Hedging, Alternative Financing opportunities for manufacturers, and tools and resources for deciding with data.
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STRENGTHEN YOUR SALES: 5 C’s of Effective Selling
Expert sales leader, Liz Heiman, will help webinar participants understand what salespeople must do to be consistently successful.
Success Stories
SOLID Development Corp dba Dream to Product
A general-purpose manufacturer finds efficiency through a defect-reduction program.
Blogs
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: Strategies for Small to Mid-Sized Manufacturers
Learn some great strategies for improving your supply chain as a small to mid-sized manufacturer in the latest IMEC blog by Joshua Falco.
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.