Event
STRATEGIC SUPPLY MANAGEMENT: Smarter Risk Profiling for Manufacturers
This webinar will walk through practical strategies for building and applying vendor risk profiles using the information you already have. You’ll learn how to identify vulnerabilities earlier, improve sourcing decisions, and strengthen supplier relationships without adding complexity to your operations.
Event
DATA-DRIVEN PRICING: Leveraging Indices to Protect Margins
Manufacturers face constant pressure from rising costs. To stay competitive, leaders need both a clear understanding of cost indices and the right strategies to respond effectively. Whether you are making purchasing decisions or managing supplier relationships, this session will help you leverage indices and strategies to reduce risk and improve financial outcomes.
Blogs
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.
Event
MEXICO TIMELY TOPICS: Expectations and Challenges Today
The latest economic data from Mexico and what it means for US manufacturers and insights into the recent volatility of the peso.
Webinar Recordings
NAVIGATING GLOBAL TRADE: Understanding Tariffs & the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Classification Through Cookies
This interactive session uses the cookie recipe as an accessible but powerful analogy to decode how HTS classification, tariff exposure, and global sourcing decisions directly impact your bottom line as an Illinois manufacturer.
Webinar Recordings
OPPORTUNITY MEETS CAPABILITY: Navigating Supplier Matchmaking at the Global Aerospace Summit
This webinar will walk you through the matchmaking process, show you how to prepare, and share tips to help you turn 1:1 meetings into long-term business wins.
Whitepapers & Reports
Managing Supplier Risk Through Strong Relationships
In today’s volatile supply chain environment, it’s not enough to rely on contracts alone. The true strength of supplier risk management lies in the quality of your relationships. This whitepaper explores how manufacturers can mitigate risk and build resilience by fostering trust, transparency, and collaboration with key suppliers.
Whitepapers & Reports
Tariffs 2025: A Strategic Inflection Point for U.S. Businesses
Learn how U.S. businesses can strategically respond to new tariffs in 2025. Gain insights on risk mitigation, supply chain strategy, and long-term resilience.
Blogs
What are Harmonized Tariff Schedules (HTS) Codes? How Can They Help You Navigate Tariffs?
Use HTS codes to navigate new tariffs and make smarter sourcing decisions.
Webinar Recordings
THRIVING IN TURBULENCE: Mitigating the Impact of U.S. Trade Tariffs
The session will outline the goals of the new tariffs and their potential impacts, such as addressing trade imbalances, ensuring fair competition, protecting US industries, and boosting government revenue.