Event
Part 1 – NEW TARIFF REALITY: The New Rules of U.S. Trade
This session maps exactly what changed — and what didn’t — and lays the groundwork for the two working sessions that follow.
Blogs
Fit for Purpose: Framing Problems That Truly Deserve Automation
Not every manufacturing problem deserves automation, the key to high-impact results is defining the right problem before selecting a solution.
Event
20th Annual ASQ Lean-Sigma Conference – Carbondale
The ASQ Student Chapter at SIUC invites you to the 20th Annual ASQ Lean-Sigma Conference. Join industry leaders and professionals for a full day of insights across four concurrent tracks covering Six Sigma, Lean Enterprise, Quality, and Reliability.
Webinar Recordings
FIT FOR PURPOSE: How to Frame Problems That Deserve Automation
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: FIT FOR PURPOSE: How to Frame Problems That Deserve Automation Use: Manufacturing Automation Problem Statement Worksheet Read: How Illinois Manufacturers are Adopting Advanced Technologies: An Insight […]
Event
FRAMEWORK FOR EXCELLENCE: Structured Problem-Solving Workshop – Chicago
This hands-on, three-hour workshop introduces participants to a structured, visual, and collaborative approach to problem solving using A3 Thinking, a proven methodology rooted in continuous improvement.
Blogs
SMED Made Simple: Cutting Changeover Time to Boost Productivity and Flexibility
SMED Made Simple breaks down how manufacturers can dramatically reduce changeover time to unlock higher productivity, flexibility, and equipment utilization.
Blogs
Safety in Maintenance: Protecting Workers and Ensuring Reliability
Maintenance work sits at the intersection of safety and reliability, and this article explores why targeted planning, training, and systems are essential to reducing risk while improving operational performance.
Blogs
Mastering Job Methods: Unlocking Continuous Improvement with Training Within Industry (TWI)
A practical look at how Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Methods empowers frontline leaders to drive continuous improvement by making everyday work safer, easier, and more efficient on the shop floor.
Event
AI & Cybersecurity in Manufacturing: Protecting the Plant
Join us for a focused, two-hour luncheon designed specifically for plant managers, operations leaders, and manufacturing business owners who want practical insight — not sales pitches — on how AI adoption and cybersecurity intersect on the plant floor.