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“What Do You Want?” Being thoughtful of Business Transition
Think “what do you want” when it comes to business transition? Are you making your priorities known? Are you catering to other peoples needs? Be thoughtful.
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Thankful for Effective Supply Chains
MEP Supply Chain program leaders explore the attributes of effective supply chains including visibility, responsiveness, and the five critical areas.
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Need Help Reducing Your Plant’s Pollution?
Pollution reduction is a concern for manufacturers. Take advantage of IEPA’s pollution prevention program to help lower your company’s waste outputs.
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Up-Cycle Your Company’s Excess Waste
Up-cycle your manufacturing waste. It can help to cut down on pollution while giving people something new and unique to your company.
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Is the Grinch Stealing Your Electricity?
Have you thought about the appliances and gadgets you leave on all the time? The energy cost and waste may surprise you.
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Manufacturing Skills Gap Demanding On-the-Job Training, Employer Investment
Companies in America are continuing to face a shortage of workers that are educated and trained for the variety of manufacturing employment opportunities.
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Auditing ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems
Auditing ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems
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Agility: What Can it Mean for Your Company?
Agility: What Can it Mean for Your Company?
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GAIN COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: Learn Tools to Help Identify your Employees’ Needs
Learn how to properly measure engagement to see what is driving your workforce. Allowing prioritization of various topics such as additional training, employee development options, feedback.
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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.