Webinar Recordings
DEBUNKING THE MYTH: ISO Made Simple for Small Businesses
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: DEBUNKING THE MYTH: ISO Made Simple for Small Businesses Read: Risk Management in ISO Standards: More Than Compliance, It’s a Competitive Advantage ISO 9001 implementation for […]
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MAXIMIZING COMPANY VALUE: 8 Drivers Every Manufacturer Should Assess
In this session, Next Play Marketing will unpack the 8 value drivers in the Next Play Value Multiplier™ and show Illinois manufacturers how assessing these drivers—across revenue, market authority, digital, sales, loyalty, scalability, and strategic assets—can turn everyday growth efforts into lasting company value.
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GET MATCH READY: Preparing for Supplier Matchmaking at Defense Industry Day
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: GET MATCH READY: Preparing for Supplier Matchmaking at Defense Industry Day Register: Defense Industry Day Supplier matchmaking is a key component of Defense Industry Day, offering […]
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SPURRING MANUFACTURING SUCCESS: State Programs for Manufacturing Innovation and Productivity
Join us for this webinar featuring Director Kristin Richards of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), who will share insight into the state’s strategy and commitment to supporting manufacturers through these initiatives.
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BUILDING APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS: Structure, ROI, and Implementation
This webinar will provide an overview of apprenticeship programs, including the registered apprenticeship model and the return on investment they can generate for manufacturers.
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GET MATCH READY: Preparing for Supplier Matchmaking at Defense Industry Day
Join IMEC and the Illinois APEX Accelerator for a pre-event webinar designed to help you understand how the matchmaking process works and how to prepare effectively.
Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
5 Critical OSHA Standards Every Manufacturer Should Get Right
Manufacturers don’t struggle with knowing safety matters, they struggle with executing it consistently. This whitepaper breaks down five of the most critical OSHA standards impacting manufacturing operations today, highlighting where […]
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Part 3 – NEW TARIFF REALITY: Planning for Post-July 24 and Beyond
This session covers scenario A/B/C financial modeling, supply chain diversification, export readiness as a tariff hedge, and individual advisory follow-through.
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BREAKING DOWN CONFUSION: Work Standards, Standard Work, and Standardized Work
This webinar will highlight learning to differentiate and apply three variations of Work Standards: Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Job Aids.
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Part 2 – NEW TARIFF REALITY: Your Tariff Exposure Action Plan
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: Part 2 – NEW TARIFF REALITY: Your Tariff Exposure Action Plan Watch the Part 1 Recording: Part 1: NEW TARIFF REALITY: The New Rules of U.S. […]