Blogs
The Gemba Walk: 3 Fundamental Characteristics of the Bones of Gemba
Great Gemba Walks become a focused process whereby leadership engages with various parts of the organization
Lean Manufacturing
Operations
Resource Center
Access expert resources and support to elevate your operations and stay competitive.
Most Popular Resources
Browse All Resources
256 Resources
Blogs
How to Translate Lean Principles Into Your Office Functions
Let’s look at some examples of how lean concepts can help reduce variability in office functions.
Lean Manufacturing
Operations
Blogs
Using Technology to Capture Standardized Work via the TWI-JI Format
This article focused on technology as well as Training Within Industry – Job Instruction (TWI-JI) module to capture standardized work.
Human Resources
Lean Manufacturing
Operations
Workforce
Success Stories
Bourn and Koch, Inc.
Machine tool manufacturer converts tribal knowledge into standard work using industry 4.0 technologies and sees improvement in workforce development, efficiencies, and the bottom line.
Lean Manufacturing
Succession Planning
Operations
Strategy
Technology
Success Stories
Quad City Engineering, Co.
East Moline machine shop improves business processes, boosts productivity, and attracts new customers after becoming ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Quality Management
Operations
Success Stories
VMC Chinese Parts
Carbondale manufacturer grows online sales with streamlined Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategy.
Business Growth
Marketing & Sales
Growth
Success Stories
Midwest Aero Support, Inc.
Machesney Park manufacturer achieves cybersecurity compliance goals to meet Department of Defense security requirements.
Operations
Success Stories
PedalCell
Chicago manufacturer leverages Illinois Manufacturing Innovation Voucher to develop and launch a ground-breaking new product locally and internationally.
Business Growth
Marketing & Sales
Growth
Strategy
Success Stories
Trim-Tex
Drywall manufacturer improves workplace culture and employee engagement through workforce development trainings.
Coaching & Development
Human Resources
Leadership
Workforce
Success Stories
Area Diesel Service, Inc.
Carlinville manufacturer achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification and sees improvement in work culture, customer satisfaction, and their bottom line.
Quality Management
Operations
Success Stories
Kohnen Concrete Products
Family-owned concrete products manufacturer improves customer engagement and employee productivity with new state-of-the-art website and logo refresh.
Customer Engagement
Marketing & Sales
Growth
Blogs
In Case you Missed it – Cobots: Solving the Manufacturing Labor Challenge
A recap of IMEC’s and Fusion OEM’s partnership on the Cobots: Solving the Manufacturing Labor Challenge event.
Automation
Technology
Success Stories
Litania Sports Group
80/20 Business Optimization Process training improves employee focus, profitability and customer value for athletic equipment manufacturer.
Business Growth
Marketing & Sales
Growth
Success Stories
Progressive Recovery, Inc.
Clean technology market leader improves organization through new scheduling systems and enhanced leadership roles
Company Culture
Human Resources
Workforce
Success Stories
The Intec Group
Project management techniques position injection molding manufacturer for ERP implementation success
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Operations
Success Stories
GAM Enterprises, Inc.
ERP software selection positions precision machining company for the next phase of strategic growth
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Operations
SUPPLY CHAIN CENTER
Go to Supply Chain Center
Discover Reliable Suppliers and Strengthen Your Supply Chain
Our cutting-edge supply chain center is designed to connect Illinois manufacturers with suppliers across the United States. Tailored specifically to support the Buy America Initiative, this initiative fosters local sourcing and empowers manufacturers to access a diverse network of reliable suppliers.
Career Pathways in Manufacturing
We created Career Pathways in Manufacturing to strengthen workforce and economic competitiveness, securing a resilient economy for the future.
