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.
Event
IMA Makers Safety Conference & Expo
This informative program will provide updates on important developments from federal and state OSHA plans to help keep your company safe.
Event
Lean Manufacturing Overview with Simulation – Belleville
This interactive workshop combines comprehensive classroom instruction with simulation of a production facility.
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 […]
Event
OPTIMIZING SUPPLY CHAIN: Strategies, Negotiations, and Commodity Insights Seminar
Join us for an in-depth session on the IMEC Supply Chain Center, featuring insights on supplier connections, commodity indices, and strategies to strengthen procurement and supplier management.
Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
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.