Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
From Spreadsheets to Smart Decisions
A practical guide to Power BI dashboards for manufacturers ready to connect data, improve visibility, and make faster decisions.
Blogs
Beyond Spreadsheets: A Practical First Step with Power BI
Manufacturers rarely lack data. The challenge is making information from multiple systems accessible, trusted, and actionable. Learn how a focused Power BI dashboard can improve visibility and support better decisions.
News
ILLINOIS MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE CENTER NAMES MICHAEL M. CABONARGI PRESIDENT AND CEO
IMEC welcomes Michael M. Cabonargi as President and CEO, bringing more than three decades of leadership experience to the organization as it begins its next chapter serving Illinois manufacturers.
Webinar Recordings
BEYOND GENERIC AI: Building a “Brand Brain” to Power Manufacturing Growth
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: BEYOND GENERIC AI: Building a “Brand Brain” to Power Manufacturing Growth Slide Deck Webinar Recording: MAXIMIZING COMPANY VALUE: 8 Drivers Every Manufacturer Should Assess Upcoming Webinar: LOOKING TO 2027: Growth Trends Manufacturing Leaders Should Build Into Their Next 3 Year Plan Diagnostic Tool: Free Value Growth Diagnostic Generic AI tools can […]
Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
NAVIGATING DISRUPTION
Learn how small and mid-sized manufacturers can use data, technology and strategic partnerships to improve supply chain visibility, strengthen resilience and better prepare for disruption.
Blogs ToolingU AI and Smart Manufacturing
AI Is a Starting Point. Smart Manufacturing Is the Bigger Opportunity.
Build a stronger foundation for Smart Manufacturing. The ToolingU AI and Smart Manufacturing helps teams understand AI, data, and digital technologies shaping the future of manufacturing.
Webinar Recordings
Manufacturing Growth: SEO, GEO & Digital Advertising Strategies That Drive Leads
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Â Session Handout: Manufacturing Growth: SEO, GEO & Digital Advertising Strategies That Drive Leads The way manufacturers generate leads online is rapidly evolving. Traditional SEO is now only one piece to a larger puzzle as AI-driven search experiences, zero-click results, paid digital advertising, and platform-specific targeting continue to reshape how B2B buyers research products […]
Webinar Recordings
NAVIGATING INVISIBLE BOUNDARIES: Enhancing Communication when Working Across the Globe
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Â Session Handout: NAVIGATING INVISIBLE BOUNDARIES: Enhancing Communication when Working Across the Globe Global collaboration brings incredible opportunities but also hidden challenges. Communication, leadership, decision-making, and feedback styles often vary across cultures, creating invisible boundaries that can impact team dynamics and results. Join us for a preview of this interactive workshop to uncover how […]
Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
HARD TECHNOLOGIES FOR HARD ROI
Discover how small and mid-sized manufacturers can strategically deploy robotics and advanced process controls to stabilize production, address workforce challenges, and achieve measurable returns.
Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
Advance McHenry County
See how targeted investments helped 74 McHenry County manufacturers strengthen their businesses and generate an estimated $50.6 million in economic impact.