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What Comes After Onboarding? The Journey Is Not Over!
Learn more about what to do once onboarding is finished to best transition into the organization.
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Onboarding – A Seamless Journey to Achievement
Gain a better understanding of onboarding and ways to improve the onboarding process to help create a smooth and strong transition into the business.
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EXPAND YOUR REACH: Digital Sales Growth Opportunities for Manufacturers
This exciting program walks you through the necessary steps to implement an effective Digital Marketing and eCommerce strategy for your business.
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The Case for Maintenance Excellence: Strategies to Improve Productivity & Efficiency through Proactive Maintenance
In this webinar, we will discuss four processes that your maintenance team should implement to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
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PARTNERS IN PROGRESS: Manufacturing Updates & Supply Chain Resilience
Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to be part of a crucial conversation involving economic, industry, and community resources all dedicated to helping manufacturers like you not just survive but thrive.
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Laser Technologies Inc.
A machine tool manufacturing company in Naperville connects with the IMEC Supply Chain Center to find new markets for their supplies.
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NAVIGATING THE STORM: The Quest for Supply Chain Stability
Learn about supply chain stability and strategies you can take to achieve your goals!
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Pre-Onboarding: Your New Employee’s Journey Starts Now
Gain a better understanding of Pre-Onboarding and ways to improve the pre-onboarding process to help create a smooth and strong transition into the business.
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BUILD CUSTOMER LOYALTY: Trust & Customer Loyalty with Video Strategies for Manufacturers
Join us to learn more about video strategies and ways they can improve your reach.
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Illinois Manufacturers to Celebrate Manufacturing Month with “Makers on the Move” Statewide Bus Tour
Springfield, IL. October 04, 2023. – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) will celebrate Manufacturing Month throughout the month of October with “Makers on […]
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ELEVATE YOUR WORKFORCE: Refreshing Recruitment to Attract & Retain the Next Generations
In celebration of manufacturing month join us for this webinar series on how to elevate your wokforce.
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ELEVATE YOUR WORKFORCE: Integrating Learning and Development Into Organizational DNA
In celebration of manufacturing month join us for this webinar series on how to elevate your wokforce.
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ELEVATE YOUR WORKFORCE: Create Onboarding Excellence From Day One
In celebration of manufacturing month join us for this webinar series on how to elevate your wokforce.
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The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development Receives 2023 Industry Award for Manufacturing Advocate
Buffalo, NY. September 20, 2023. – The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) is excited to announce the recipient of the Foundation of Manufacturing Excellence’s 2023 Industry Award for Manufacturing Advocate, […]
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EXPLORING MANUFACTURING MONTH: Engage Your Organization
Join us for an insightful webinar as we delve into the significance of Manufacturing Month and discover how your organization can actively participate in celebrating this crucial industry event.
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STRATEGIC PROCESS OPTIMIZATION: Process Design Using Takt Time
In this webinar, we’ll explore how to calculate takt time, how to use it, and how to ensure you’re never late when shipping to your customers.
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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.
