Event
Lean Manufacturing Overview with Simulation – Freeport
This interactive workshop combines comprehensive classroom instruction with simulation of a production facility.
Event
LEAN MEETS FINANCE: Streamlining Value from Shop Floor to Balance Sheet – Quincy
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.
Webinar Recordings
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.
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.
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.