News
IMEC and Illinois District Export Council Partner to Educate Manufacturers on Supply Chain, Export, and Tariff Strategy
IMEC and the Illinois District Export Council have partnered to help Illinois manufacturers strengthen supply chains and expand global trade through a new educational webinar series.
Blogs
Roadway Safety
Roadway safety impacts every employee, making regular training, planning, and awareness essential for safe travel on the job.
Blogs
The True Power of Coaching Senior Leaders
Even the most seasoned leaders need a mirror—because transformational leadership begins with self-awareness, not just experience.
Blogs
Employee Engagement to Support Safety
The best workers’ compensation claim is the one that never happens—and the same goes for employee turnover. This blog explores how employee engagement surveys can proactively strengthen workplace culture, safety, and retention.
Whitepapers & Reports
Illinois’ 2024 Economic Growth Plan
Illinois’ 2024 Economic Growth Plan outlines the state’s vision to drive inclusive, innovation-led economic development across key industries.
News
Governor Pritzker Awards $1.3 Million to 29 Manufacturing Companies Through Made in Illinois Grant Program
This year, 29 small and mid-sized manufacturers across Illinois are receiving a combined $1.35 million in capital grant funding.
Blogs
Managing Supply Chain Risk Through Proper Supplier Management
Effective supplier management is a strategic imperative that strengthens supply chain resilience, reduces risk, and ensures consistent quality—turning potential disruptions into opportunities for continuous improvement.
Blogs
Building Supply Chain Excellence from the Ground Up: The Role of Lean Fundamentals
In an era where digital transformation dominates supply chain conversations, true innovation begins with mastering Lean fundamentals because without Lean, technology only digitizes dysfunction.
Blogs
National Safety Month 2025 Continuous Improvement
June is National Safety Month and the National Safety Council provides resources with themes every year for employers to educate and celebrate their team. There is a sign up available to access additional media to support your efforts. 2025 kicks off with a focus on continuous improvement. If you know us here at IMEC, we […]
Webinar Recordings
FAST TO VALUABLE: How Acceleration Drives Results in Modern Manufacturing
In this conversational, podcast-style webinar, specialists from IMEC and Commerce Bank will connect the dots between Lean principles and automation tools that drive financial efficiency and operational clarity.