Blogs
Employee Engagement to Support Safety
The best workers’ compensation claim is the one that never happens—and the same goes for employee turnover. This blog explores how employee engagement surveys can proactively strengthen workplace culture, safety, and retention.
Event
LEAN MEETS FINANCE: Streamlining Value from Shop Floor to Balance Sheet – Peoria
Join IMEC and Commerce Bank for a hands-on, half-day workshop that blends Lean manufacturing principles with financial workflow automation and risk mitigation to help you uncover hidden waste, boost cash flow, and make smarter decisions faster.
Blogs
Managing Supply Chain Risk Through Proper Supplier Management
Effective supplier management is a strategic imperative that strengthens supply chain resilience, reduces risk, and ensures consistent quality—turning potential disruptions into opportunities for continuous improvement.
Blogs
Building Supply Chain Excellence from the Ground Up: The Role of Lean Fundamentals
In an era where digital transformation dominates supply chain conversations, true innovation begins with mastering Lean fundamentals because without Lean, technology only digitizes dysfunction.
Event
Creating a Workplace Injury Guide
Join this webinar where we’ll highlight the importance of proactive planning and how effective responses improve outcomes and facilitate smooth recovery.
Blogs
National Safety Month 2025 Continuous Improvement
June is National Safety Month and the National Safety Council provides resources with themes every year for employers to educate and celebrate their team. There is a sign up available […]
Webinar Recordings
FAST TO VALUABLE: How Acceleration Drives Results in Modern Manufacturing
In this conversational, podcast-style webinar, specialists from IMEC and Commerce Bank will connect the dots between Lean principles and automation tools that drive financial efficiency and operational clarity.
Blogs
Illinois’ small, midsize manufacturers must stay nimble in times of rapid change
Illinois manufacturers are adapting to rapid change through automation, workforce training, and strategic support from partners like IMEC.
Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
Tariffs 2025: A Strategic Inflection Point for U.S. Businesses
Learn how U.S. businesses can strategically respond to new tariffs in 2025. Gain insights on risk mitigation, supply chain strategy, and long-term resilience.
Webinar Recordings
IMPORTING THE ESSENTIALS: Defining Roles, Duties, and Compliance Basics
Join us for a focused session designed to help manufacturers build a solid foundation for trade compliance.