Attitude is Everything (October – November 2020)
Zoom Details provided upon registrationMaking small, positive and continuous changes to your attitudes and habits will improve your productivity and performance.
Onboarding New Employees for Long-Term Success Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationPeople. Process. Products. Learn how job design best practices can increase employee engagement, retention & operational productivity.
Fourth Revolution Awards
Virtual Meeting Host will provide login details after registrationThe Fourth Revolution Awards celebrates regional manufacturing for its leadership and innovation as the industry stands on the brink of a new technological revolution.
Meeting OSHA Requirements in the Age of COVID-19 Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationOSHA requirements are in place to continually protect the health and safety of workers. This session addresses top concerns of today.
Cybersecurity Resiliency for Defense Contractors Webinar Series – Session 2: DFARS & CMMC Overview
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitator6-part series for DoD manufacturers, outlining the steps to protect all data & information, as well as the future of their business.
The Financial Benefits of a Neurodiverse Environment Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationTo address the manufacturing labor gap, learn how creating an autism-ready work environment can improve productivity and your bottom line.
2020 Baldrige Fall Virtual Conference: Excellence on Tap
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorREGISTER RESILIENCE, AGILITY & INNOVATION Excellence on Tap is the theme of the 2020 Baldrige Fall Conference. This popular live streamed conference features presentations from national and state Baldrige […]
Employee Investment to Increase Engagement and Retention Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationPeople. Process. Products. Learn how job design best practices can increase employee engagement, retention & operational productivity.
Cybersecurity Resiliency for Defense Contractors Webinar Series – Session 3: DFARS NIST 800-171 Compliance Process
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitator6-part series for DoD manufacturers, outlining the steps to protect all data & information, as well as the future of their business.
Robots 101: Putting Automation to Work Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin IMEC & FANUC for an highlights industrial robot options, their ROI for production and workforce issues and videos of robots in action.
Manufacturing Leader Buzz Session: Grow, Groom and Nurture Your Team
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorWebinars are helpful. Talking with peers is vital. We’ve designed a unique opportunity to share with peers the tips and strategies that guide you and your […]
COVID-19, the Recession, and the Impact on Manufacturing Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationREGISTER From the perspective of a veteran economist, what are the impacts of COVID-19 and the recession on the manufacturing industry? This webinar will focus on […]
Cybersecurity Resiliency for Defense Contractors Webinar Series – Session 4: Cybersecurity Compliance – Real Company Examples
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorREGISTER The 6-part Cybersecurity Resiliency for Defense Contractors webinar series will meet every Thursday between October and November 12, from 10:00am to 11:30am. With the Department […]
Cybersecurity Resiliency for Defense Contractors Webinar Series – Session 5: CMMC Breakdown
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorREGISTER The 6-part Cybersecurity Resiliency for Defense Contractors webinar series will meet every Thursday between October and November 12, from 10:00am to 11:30am. With the Department […]
Better Every Day: Managing for Daily Improvement Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationHighlighting how a consistent focus on day-to-day continuous improvement can impact the long-term success of excellence at your company.
SKILLS TO PROTECT: Cutting Edge Certification for Cybersecurity Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationEnsure your workforce is well-trained to manage mission critical systems including cybersecurity awareness & preparedness with Certified Mission Critical Professionals on your team.
Industry 4.0 Tech Tuesday – Omron AI Vision System Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationAttendees receive high level understanding of an OMRON AI-based vision system and applications for product quality and count accuracy.
Adopt Automation Faster: Scale It Risk-free Through RaaS Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin IMEC & Formic Technologies for a review of the key benefits of Robot As A Service (RaaS), ideal applications and how to implement.
Implementing a Food Safety Culture Aligned with Operational Excellence Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn how your food manufacturing business can benefit from aligning operational excellence with a positive food safety culture.
Cobot Safety: Rules, Regulations, and Risk Reviews Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationCobots are the fastest growing segment of industrial robots. Learn the risks and liabilities that companies who use or want to use cobots need to understand.
Creating Competitive Futures: Looking Back to Look Forward Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationPerspectives from IMEC’s President, including lessons from the challenges and disruptions of 2020 and how to build for excellence in 2021.
Stop Selling Naked: Adapt and Learn to Sell Virtually webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn the skills your salespeople need to be effective in virtual selling and key ideas to develop a sales strategy for the virtual world.
SALES DEEP DIVE: Improving Virtual Sales Skills Training Series for Illinois Manufacturers
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorThree-part series teaching manufacturers vital sales skills such as pre-call planning, asking the right questions and building a virtual value proposition.
Growing with MedAccred & MedMMAP Webinar Series
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn how you can grow and protect your company’s medical device sales through MedAccred and MedMMAP.
2021 IMEC Awards for Excellence – Intent to Apply Deadline
To participate in the 2021 IMEC Awards for Excellence cycle, organizations must submit an Intent to Apply Packet by April 2, 2021 to determine eligibility.
PLAN FOR TECH: Identifying Your First (or Next) Robotic Automation Project Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin this webinar to learn how to prepare for a a successful automation project long before technology enters your facility.
BUILD YOUR TEAM: The Business Case for Diversity in Manufacturing Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn how a focus on building a diverse and inclusive manufacturing workplace can increase innovation, teamwork – and your bottom line.
Baldrige 2021 Quest for Excellence Virtual Conference
Virtual Meeting Host will provide login details after registrationQuest for Excellence 2021 is the leading conference to learn best performance management practices directly from national Baldrige Award recipients.
Understanding ISO/IEC 17025 and AOAC Food Program Guidelines 4-Day Training
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorLearn how additive manufacturing – aka 3D printing – can benefit production processes for small and mid-sized manufacturers.
CLOSE THE SALE: Write a Sales Plan that Delivers Revenue in Uncertain Times Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn how a focus on building a diverse and inclusive manufacturing workplace can increase innovation, teamwork – and your bottom line.
PLAN FOR RISKS: Preparing for the Next Disruption Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThis session will highlight tools to craft your risk plans to allow all aspects of your company to thrive through the next disruption.
BUILD IT BETTER: Additive Manufacturing Summit
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorLearn how additive manufacturing – aka 3D printing – can benefit production processes for small and mid-sized manufacturers.
2021 Examiner Application Deadline: IMEC Excellence Recognition Program
Professional development for quality-driven professionals who collaborate to assess the organizations that apply for the annual IMEC Awards for Excellence. They’re also tasked with developing the valuable feedback reports that applicant organizations use to advance their processes, empower their workforce, and achieve the results they want.
EQUIP YOUR TEAM: Introduction to Maintenance Excellence Workshop
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorDive into the basic components of equipment maintenance, plus safety considerations, tools, and general checks to maintain your equipment.
OPTIMIZE YOUR SYSTEM: ERP & Manufacturing Information Systems Overview Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThe ERP and Manufacturing Information Systems Overview outlines how to select a system plus steps for process optimization & implementation.
FRAME THE FUTURE: IMEC Post-Conference Sessions on Performance Excellence
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorFollowing the IMEC Conference on Enterprise Excellence, take the next steps to outline your organizational path to organizational excellence.
DRIVE BIG CHANGE: Why a Lean Assessment is Your Best First Step to Efficiency Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationA Lean Assessment from IMEC is key to identifying wastes that are keeping you from process efficiency – and changes you can make now.
SECURE AND PROTECT: Introduction to Protecting Mission Critical Systems Training
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationGroundbreaking training on industry best practices, equipping you with skills to secure and protect critical systems and infrastructure.
How to Do Business With NASA Webinar
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorLearn the requirements to become part of the NASA supply chain, through direct contracts and via NASA prime contractors.
MORE WITH MORE: The Human Side of Automation Webinar
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorLearn how collaborative robots allow manufacturers to to better use the skills of their workforce to while increasing safety and efficiecy.
Join the NASA Supply Chain: Requirements and Resources Webinar
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorLearn about the credentials required to become part of the NASA supply chain, and resources to help you navigate government contracting.
FRAME THE FUTURE: IMEC Post-Conference Sessions on Performance Excellence
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorFollowing the IMEC Conference on Enterprise Excellence, take the next steps to outline your organizational path to organizational excellence.
ADDRESS IT NOW: Focusing on Root Causes to Solve Problems Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn how effective problem solving depends on addressing the root cause, including methods to help your team define and resolve root causes.
IMPROVE YOUR PROCESS: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Online Workshop
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorInteractive Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training and certification, teaching how to spot and solve problems, working in teams and individually.
WHAT’S IT WORTH: Valuation Concepts and Making it Work for You Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationValuing a business has evolved, and this session will outline how the purpose of an appraisal impacts the value and how to increase value.
Creating a Culture of Excellence | VIA Culture Day 2021
Aurora Country Club 1548 Prairie Street, Aurora, ILLearn how to build the culture you desire, using a framework to guide your development and benchmark to high-performing organizations.
FILL THE GAP: How Automation and Millennials Will Change Manufacturing Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin this session for ideas to adapt and integrate Industry 4.0 solutions like digital tools to attract the next generation and workforce.
PROTECT YOUR TEAM: OSHA National and Local Emphasis Program Update Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn how current OSHA emphasis programs guide companies to protect the day-to-day occupational health and safety of their employees.
Illinois Manufacturing Matchmaking: NASA and NASA Prime Contractors
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorQualified Illinois manufacturers can register for one-on-one matchmaking meetings with NASA and their prime contractors.
BUILD BETTER LEADERS: Improve Training and Management to Retain Employees Webinar (English)
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThis session offers tools and resources to build the 5 essential skills of an effective supervisor, across all levels of your company.
Collaborative Robotics Automation Conference – Morning Session
John Wood Community College – Workforce Development Center 4220 Kochs Lane, Room W112, Quincy, ILThis hands-on conference introduces how to leverage cobots to maximize ROI, plus increase productivity, solve labor challenges, reduce errors & improve safety.
Collaborative Robotics Automation Conference – Afternoon Session
John Wood Community College – Workforce Development Center 4220 Kochs Lane, Room W112, Quincy, ILThis hands-on conference introduces how to leverage cobots to maximize ROI, plus increase productivity, solve labor challenges, reduce errors & improve safety.
REVIEW YOUR APPROACH: A High Level Marketing Strategy for your Company
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationTake a step back from your day-to-day marketing activities to ensure your high-level marketing strategy is attracting key customers.
BUILD BETTER LEADERS: Improve Training and Management to Retain Employees Webinar (Spanish)
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThis Spanish-language session offers tools & resources to build the 5 essential skills of an effective supervisor, across all levels of your company.
MAP THE PROCESS: Uncover Opportunities for Improvement with SIPOC Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationSession highlights process mapping as a guide for continuous improvement, focusing in on supplier/customer connections – or disconnections.
Aurora Area Regional Roundtable – Virtual Event
Virtual Meeting Host will provide login details after registrationCalling manufacturers from the Aurora area to learn about and discuss the state of manufacturing, workforce training and COVID-19 issues.
ExporTech Virtual Cohort, Summer 2021 | Application Deadline
Application DeadlineRegistration is open for ExporTech, a national program that assists manufacturers to develop a strategic and proactive approach to exporting.
FRAME THE FUTURE: Build Your Operating Model for Performance Excellence
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorLearn how to turn a performance excellence framework into your guide to developing an operating model for organizational improvement.
FRAME THE FUTURE: Performance Excellence to Boost your Company Strategy Training
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorLearn how to turn a performance excellence framework into your guide to developing an operating model for organizational improvement.
ROBOTICS IN ACTION: Why CNC Machine Shops are Automating with Robotics Live On-Site Demo
Fusion OEM 6951 High Grove Blvd, Burr Ridge, ILAttention CNC machine shop owners & managers: See 0the true economic benefits of robotic automation and how your production team can benefit.
DEVELOP YOUR TEAM: Building your Solid House of Workforce Development Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationIntroducing elements, focus points, & processes to improve your House of Workforce, addressing ongoing struggle with workforce development.
Closing the Gender Gap With Wellness Strategies | Women in Manufacturing Illinois
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin an enlightening webinar on leveraging wellness strategies to make manufacturing workplaces more inclusive and attractive to women.
ADVANCE WITH AUTOMATION: A New Approach To Automated Parts Feeding Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn how flexible part feeding systems can improve automated applications with complex parts and to simplify frequent part changes.
RESOLVE IT NOW: Problem Solving 4-Part Training Series (June/July)
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationVirtual training to help you problem solve – and resolve root causes – utilizing various methods to increase efficiency and improve processes.
SMART MANUFACTURING TODAY – Apps for the Factory Floor Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationCalling all manufacturers to learn about advanced digital technologies that gather to-the-minute data to inform production and processes.