Webinar Recordings
SPURRING MANUFACTURING SUCCESS: State Programs for Manufacturing Innovation and Productivity
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: SPURRING MANUFACTURING SUCCESS: State Programs for Manufacturing Innovation and Productivity Illinois is investing in manufacturers like you. The question is, are you taking full advantage of the resources available to support your growth? Programs like Illinois Invent, the Innovation Voucher, and Made in Illinois are designed to help manufacturers innovate faster, […]
Blogs
From Chaos to Clarity: Building a Training Management System That Drives Manufacturing Success
Strong training systems do more than onboard employees, they preserve critical knowledge, improve performance, and help manufacturers build a skilled workforce prepared for long-term success.
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TRAINING MANAGEMENT SUCCESS: Transforming Chaos to Clarity
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: TRAINING MANAGEMENT SUCCESS: Transforming Chaos to Clarity Success Story: Transforming Operations through Trusted Digital Partnerships Manufacturing today faces major workforce challenges from the loss of legacy knowledge and disengaged employees to a shrinking pipeline of candidates. At the root of these issues is a common problem: A lack of training standards. […]
Blogs
Beyond the Shop Floor: Applying Lean Thinking to Office and Support Functions
Lean isn’t just for the shop floor, discover how applying Lean principles to office and support functions can eliminate hidden waste, streamline workflows, and improve overall business performance.
Blogs
Boost Team Performance by Understanding Work Styles
Discover how understanding DiSC work styles can help manufacturing leaders improve communication, reduce conflict, and build stronger, more collaborative teams.
Blogs
Seeing Waste Clearly: How IIoT Helps Manufacturers Reveal and Remove the 8 Wastes
Discover how combining Lean principles with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology helps manufacturers make the eight wastes visible, improve decision-making, and drive continuous improvement.
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MODERNIZING MATERIAL MOVEMENT: Automation Strategies for Casting and Forging
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: MODERNIZING MATERIAL MOVEMENT: Automation Strategies for Casting and Forging Watch: SIMPLE. SAFE. ACCESSIBLE: Why Automation Is Attainable for Casting & Forging Manufacturers Watch: REINVENTING METAL PROCESSES: AI and Advanced Manufacturing in Casting and Forging Designed for the casting and forging industry, this webinar explores how intralogistics automation and autonomous solutions can […]
Webinar Recordings
BEYOND THE SHOP: Lean Thinking in Office and Support Functions
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: BEYOND THE SHOP: Lean Thinking in Office and Support Functions Read: How to Translate Lean Principles Into Your Office Functions This session explores how small and medium-sized manufacturers can apply Lean principles to non-production areas—such as scheduling, purchasing, inventory control, and customer service—to improve operational efficiency across the entire value stream. […]
Whitepapers & Reports
Defense Industry Day Presentations
Access the presentation materials from Defense Industry Day, where manufacturers, defense contractors, and industry experts came together to discuss opportunities within the defense industrial base. These presentations provide insights into defense market opportunities, supply chain requirements, cybersecurity, certifications, government contracting, and resources available to help manufacturers succeed in the defense sector.
Whitepapers & Reports
Developing the Next Level of Leadership in Manufacturing
Manufacturers facing persistent workforce shortages and evolving skill demands can leverage apprenticeships as a proven, high-ROI strategy to build sustainable talent pipelines and future-proof their operations.