Blogs
What SMMs Need to Know About Implementing CMMC
With CMMC now embedded in DoD contracts, small and mid-sized manufacturers must act quickly to assess gaps, plan implementation, and secure their place in the defense supply chain.
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OPTIMIZE OR REPLACE: An ERP Decision Guide for Manufacturers
This executive-level presentation helps manufacturing leaders determine whether they should optimize their existing ERP system or pursue a full replacement.
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 […]
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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.
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KANE COUNTY MANUFACTURING EXCHANGE: Workforce, Automation, and Operational Excellence
This session launches a four-part peer roundtable series for Kane County manufacturers focused on Workforce, Automation, and Operational Excellence.
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FIT FOR PURPOSE: How to Frame Problems That Deserve Automation
This session helps manufacturers learn how to define automation opportunities with precision, clarity, and impact. Because automating a bad process just makes the bad happen faster.
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How Illinois Manufacturers Can Cut Quoting Time by 30% Using Better Excel Workflows or Microsoft Access
Illinois manufacturers can cut quoting time by 30% by streamlining Excel workflows or moving to a scalable Microsoft Access system tailored to their operations.
Webinar Recordings
DESIGNING SMARTER MANUFACTURING: How Winning Manufacturers Put Historical Data at the Center of Their Business Transformation
Discover how top manufacturers are transforming their operations by unlocking the power of legacy data.
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From Insight to Impact: How Power BI Dashboards Drive Sales Excellence
Discover how Power BI dashboards transform raw sales data into real-time insights that drive smarter decisions, stronger teams, and measurable business growth.
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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.