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PRACTICE MAKES IMPROVEMENT: Why Kata Matters at Every Level in Your Organization
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: PRACTICE MAKES IMPROVEMENT: Why Kata Matters at Every Level in Your Organization Successful organizations don’t just solve problems, they build a culture of problem solvers. Kata is the structured, repeatable approach that helps leaders and teams practice daily improvement, align actions with organizational goals, and sustain results over time. In this […]
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Illinois Manufacturers to Explore Practical AI Solutions at NextGen Manufacturing AI Summit
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Small and mid-sized manufacturers across Illinois will gather Thursday, November 12, 2026, for the NextGen Manufacturing AI Summit, hosted by the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Downers Grove. The full-day summit will focus on practical, real-world applications of artificial intelligence designed to improve operations, strengthen […]
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America’s Talent Pipeline Program: Winning the War for Talent
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: America’s Talent Pipeline Program: Winning the War for Talent SUMMARY: Since 2021, America’s Talent Pipeline Program has helped manufacturers strengthen how they attract, hire, develop, and retain the skilled workforce needed to grow. Today, more than 600 participating manufacturers are using the program to improve their talent systems, strengthen business performance, […]
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ISO 14001 EVOLUTION: Understanding the New Revision and What It Means for Manufacturers
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: ISO 14001 EVOLUTION: Understanding the New Revision and What It Means for Manufacturers As global environmental expectations continue to evolve, manufacturers are seeing increased demand for ISO 14001 certification and compliance, particularly those supplying European customers or operating as subsidiaries of European organizations. With the release of the revised ISO 14001 […]
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Cut Costs Fast with Smarter Compressed Air
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: Cut Costs Fast with Smarter Compressed Air Slide Deck This session takes a practical, educational look at one of the most common and costly inefficiencies in industrial facilities: compressed air systems. Compressed air powers a wide range of production processes. But most facilities are unknowingly losing a significant portion of that […]
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MANAGE PEOPLE EFFECTIVELY: TWI Job Relations for Leaders
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: MANAGE PEOPLE EFFECTIVELY: TWI Job Relations for Leaders Executive Brief: UPSKILLING FOR GROWTH Strong leaders know that results come through people, but guiding a team isn’t always easy. The Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Relations program equips supervisors with proven methods to build trust, strengthen communication, and address workplace issues before […]