Webinar Recordings
DRIVING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Unlocking Potential With Value Stream Mapping
In this webinar, you’ll discover how VSM can uncover hidden inefficiencies and bring teams together to drive meaningful change.
News
Get to Know the IMEC Board of Directors: Anthony Browning
Anthony Browning, Plant Manager at HELLA Electronics in Flora, IL, blends innovation, automation, and community impact in his work. Now, he brings that vision and dedication to service as the newest member of the IMEC Board of Directors.
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Impulse el Compromiso de los Empleados: Estrategias Prácticas en la Producción
Descubra cómo generar un compromiso significativo en entornos de producción donde las demandas diarias son altas y cada rol es fundamental.
Webinar Recordings
DRIVING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: Practical Strategies for the Shop Floor
This session is an introduction to proven strategies to strengthen morale, foster stronger connections among employees, and improve performance—while staying true to your company’s unique culture and values.
Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
MADE IN KANE
See how Kane County manufacturers grew operations, built resilient workforces, and secured 880+ jobs in the IMEC impact report.
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EXPORT CREDIT INSURANCE: Maximize Export Sales and Minimize Payment Risk
This session will cover how U.S. companies can utilize credit insurance tools to sell on credit to fuel export growth while protecting their cash flow in an increasingly uncertain international trade landscape.
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OPPORTUNITY MEETS CAPABILITY: Navigating Supplier Matchmaking at the Midwest Aerospace Conference
Walk through the matchmaking process, understand how to prepare, and share tips to help you turn 1:1 meetings into long-term business wins.
Webinar Recordings
LEAN FUELS INNOVATION: Lean Principles for AI and Automation
Whether you’re running manual processes or managing smart machines, this webinar will help you combine the power of automation with the proven strength of lean for sustainable results.
Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
Small Wins, Big Shifts: Using AI to Boost Productivity Without Disruption
Build momentum in your digital transformation with targeted AI solutions that offer immediate value, without turning your business upside down. Start small. See results fast.
Webinar Recordings
BUILDING TALENT PIPELINES: The Power of Internship Programs
Join us for an upcoming webinar where we’ll explore how internships can become a strategic part of your talent pipeline.
Blogs
Lean Thinking in the Age of AI: Why the Future of Manufacturing Still Needs the Basics
As manufacturers embrace AI and automation, lean thinking remains essential to ensure technology amplifies efficiency, not errors, and people stay empowered to solve problems at the source.
Success Stories
Transforming Operations through Trusted Digital Partnerships
IMEC and Softweb Solutions are helping Illinois manufacturers modernize with measurable results: like a 40% faster onboarding process at Midwest Packaging and a 30% shorter sales cycle at Hennig.
News
How Illinois manufacturers turn automation into a jobs engine
Upskilled workers, improved efficiency come with continuous improvements.
Blogs
Manufacturers Speak… Supply Chain
A survey of Illinois manufacturers shows rising costs and delays are straining even U.S.-based supply chains, spotlighting the urgent need for resilience strategies.
Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
Make Onshoring Great Again: Handbook
The Make Onshoring Great Again: Handbook gives manufacturers the tools to reshore operations, strengthen supply chains, and create U.S. jobs. Learn how to assess costs, access funding, and connect with trusted American suppliers.
Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
IMEC Insights: AI for Illinois Manufacturers
Discover insights into AI adoption and how peers are testing AI, building policies, and preparing for long-term integration.
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.