Manufacturing doesn't have to be an endless game of Whack-A-Mole! You know what I mean: You get the schedule fixed, then the materials are late. The materials show-up, then the equipment breaks. Your orders increase, then you…lnkd.in/gipr4avF lnkd.in/gE39_5jZ

Manufacturers, makers, and innovators inspire me. Many of you fall into one or more of those categories. Some fit into all three! In 2022, I gained a much broader perspective on the Manufacturing & Maker ecosystem. Here's what I learned: * For every c…lnkd.in/gsywjXgw

How's your 2023 Strategic Plan going so far? The more improvements you can put in place now, the bigger the results you'll realize by the end of the year. If you're a manufacturer in Suburban Cook Count, check-out what's possible…lnkd.in/gX6nRbPx imec.org/ccmr/

"If every unemployed person in the country found a job, we would still have 4 million open jobs." - Stephanie Ferguson, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Finding a workable equilibrium requires up-skilling the workforce you have, developi…lnkd.in/g-xbRz6C lnkd.in/gAM6Uc-r

The manufacturing industry is at a turning point. With the challenges accelerated by the pandemic, manufacturers are now looking for ways to build resilience and efficiency into their operations. This means creating comprehensive d…lnkd.in/g2dYJgXU lnkd.in/gfBuBNcv

"Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world". - Archimedes Or, give IMEC Illinois a call. Don't miss the amazing opportunity available to manufacturers in Suburban Cook County! #m…lnkd.in/gQk-_zck imec.org/ccmr/

At IMEC, our Regional Managers start from a place of service, bring value & expertise, and build long-term relationships with manufacturers. If that sounds right to you, reach out to Amanda and get ready to create the biggest impact of your career! Ama…lnkd.in/gTq9g893

"...Layoffs do not solve what is often the underlying problem, which is often an ineffective strategy, a loss of market share, or too little revenue. Layoffs are basically a bad decision."  - Jeffrey Pfeffer You can't shrink to gr…lnkd.in/gqcb2jh8 lnkd.in/gXKjK39m

Thank you Village Of Maywood manufacturers (both young & old!) We had a great conversation about the Cook County Reinvented grants available in Suburban Cook County and how they can drive improvement and change. Thank you Mayor Nathanial Booker for being…lnkd.in/g3QzcG7i

When a manufacturing company brings in a new, more advance machine tool, the 'shock' to the business is minimal. Because it's like what they've seen before, the new bells & whistles are a curiosity, not a threat. When new technol…lnkd.in/g8ppMGxU lnkd.in/gGgrUS54

It's not rocket surgery! If you're in the business of making things and you're company is based in Suburban Cook County, you need to sign-up for this webinar. Interested in learning about the Cook County Manufacturing Reinvented…lnkd.in/gnhP3Cqz lnkd.in/gUQa_dMJ

Whether your ‘supply chain management’ team is one person or a whole department, it’s important to understand the tools they use (and why) to create value for the organization. Nathan does a great job of demystifying a complex process. Check out his lat…lnkd.in/gEyrXXrB

If you've wondered how DEI can become a strategic advantage for your small or medium sized manufacturing company, join my colleague Paola Andrea Velasquez, Director of DEI as she leads a roundtable discussion with manufacturing leaders this coming April 2…lnkd.in/gG_pgeAB

Making connections at the Small Business Diverity & Inclusion Expo! Thrilled to join Paola Andrea Velasquez , DEI Director, IMEC Illinois . Special thanks to Chicago Latina Magazine and Letty Velez ! #diversityandinclusion #manufacturing #smallbusines lnkd.in/gdWmvbYJ

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Hey, Manufacturing Leaders! Buy your finance/accounting teams lunch this Thursday and have them sit-in on this webinar! Here's what they'll learn: * Small & Medium size metals manufacturers can benefit from hedging. (it's not j…lnkd.in/gsWfiAJq lnkd.in/gPmf3Vrr

Congratulations Bret! What an exciting next chapter for Mega Polymers and Rainbow Colors, Inc. ! Wishing you continued success!

There’s beauty in manufacturing!Thank you James Junis for sharing your insights and passion for CMC Rebar. Grateful to be joined by our fantastic partner Angela Morrey with Economic Alliance of Kankakee County and my IMEC Illinois manufacturing ninja col…lnkd.in/g4qQztDW

“According to McKinsey, moving back to “made in America” and increasing growth and competitiveness in American manufacturing could result in a 15% boost in GDP. For the first time in a while, U.S. manufacturing outpaced the rest of the world.” Small &…lnkd.in/gdXNarpv

What’s missing the conversation about how the US component suppliers can participate in these reshoring opportunities. If the ‘big’ companies are investing in technology and automation to make reshoring viable; SMM’s need to do the same. IMEC Illinois! lnkd.in/greQeWkZ