Webinar Recordings
POWER YOUR POTENTIAL: SBA Working Capital Tools for Growing Businesses
Join us for an exclusive session where the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will unveil its innovative Working Capital Pilot Program — a versatile new solution designed to fuel your business’s growth and resilience.
Webinar Recordings
RISK REDUCTION STRATEGIES: The Role of Risk Management in Quality Management Systems
Join us as we explore how risk management strengthens quality systems, supports compliance, and enhances organizational performance.
Blogs
Why Your Manufacturing Floor Needs Job Methods — And How It Can Transform Daily Operations
Boost efficiency and morale with Job Methods—practical, worker-driven improvements without costly upgrades.
Blogs
Risk Management in ISO Standards: More Than Compliance, It’s a Competitive Advantage
ISO certification isn’t just about compliance—it’s a strategic investment that helps businesses manage risks, improve efficiency, and stay ahead of the competition.
Blogs
Building Strong Leaders: The Key to a Thriving Manufacturing Workforce
Investing in leadership development equips manufacturing supervisors with the skills to enhance team performance, boost employee engagement, and build a strong, sustainable workforce.
Webinar Recordings
CONTINUOUS DAILY IMPROVEMENTS: Empowering Your Team to Drive Change
Learn about a process for improvement that can drive daily changes in your organization.
News
Building the Quantum Technology Supply Chain of the Future
March 5, 2025 Quantum technologies could unlock the potential for new areas of large-scale R&D and ultimately new business applications. It would allow scientists and engineers to experiment and push […]
Success Stories
Velocity Metalworks
A Metro East Metal Contract Manufacturer contacts IMEC to help advance their strong workplace culture and use quantifiable metrics to continuously improve.
Whitepapers & Reports
Guide to Optimizing Your Business Listings
Get Found, Build Trust, and Grow Your Business
Whitepapers & Reports
How U.S. Manufacturers Can Take Advantage of Reshoring
Navigate the reshoring landscape by adding value to the supply chain.
Blogs
Mitigate Tariff Risk – Consider Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)
Reduce tariff risks and improve cash flow by leveraging a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) to defer, reduce, or eliminate import duties—enhancing your supply chain and competitiveness.
Blogs
Lean Transformations: Developing People, A Better Approach
In this blog, we will explore why Lean transformations can fail, how shifting the focus to developing your people can create lasting success, and the key steps—like daily huddles, standard work, and model lines—to build a sustainable Lean culture driven by continuous improvement.
Success Stories
Carolina Brands dba Rutland
A Jacksonville, IL manufacturer uses IMEC services to create a structured approach to continuous improvement.
Blogs
Generative AI toolkit: How to prep your org for AI adoption
This blog dives into best practices on how to effectively prep your organization for AI adoption – by Pluralsight.
Webinar Recordings
THE LEAN ROADMAP: Driving Value & Engagement for Lasting Change
Through our discussion, we’ll look at Lean through the lens of the shop floor—where value is truly created through the interaction of people, materials, and machines.
Webinar Recordings
EMPOWERING YOUR WORKFORCE: Training Teams on Responsible Use of Generative AI
In this webinar, we will explore how to effectively train a workforce on the fundamentals of Generative AI (GenAI), enabling them to leverage the technology for improved productivity and innovation.
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.