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.
Blogs
Illinois’ small, midsize manufacturers must stay nimble in times of rapid change
Illinois manufacturers are adapting to rapid change through automation, workforce training, and strategic support from partners like IMEC.
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.
Webinar Recordings
IMPORTING THE ESSENTIALS: Defining Roles, Duties, and Compliance Basics
Join us for a focused session designed to help manufacturers build a solid foundation for trade compliance.
News
Two IMEC Leaders Earn TPM Talent Supply Chain Manager Credential to Support Illinois Manufacturing Workforce
On May 7, 2025, Joanne Ruiz and Amy Clary, officially earned the designation of TPM Talent Supply Chain Manager, joining a national network of professionals working to solve workforce challenges through employer-led strategies. This accomplishment follows their successful completion of an intensive, multi-month training through the TPM Academy — a program developed by the U.S. […]