1. A Catalyst for Transforming the State of Manufacturing
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Services and Capabilities
2. >> IMEC strives to be a recognized leader in driving manufacturing competitiveness...
We link your long-term plans and related goals with on-site IMEC State and National Network
implementation services by identifying performance gaps,
solving these gaps, and building a culture to support sustained IMEC specialists have an average of 18 years manufacturing
improvements. We help optimize operating capacity, implement experience and are strategically positioned across the state. To ensure
advanced product and process innovations, increase sales and the right expert is focused on the solution, IMEC also utilizes Illinois-
enter new markets, and improve profitability. based public and private sector resources, as well as expertise from a
national network of more than 2,000 consultants from affiliated U.S.
IMEC customizes every solution to address the client’s specific Department of Commerce, NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership
needs, uses training to transfer knowledge and skills to the (MEP) centers.
client’s employees, and serves as a mentor and coach to sustain
success. Park Ridge
Chicago
The IMEC Advantage
We are committed to providing a return on investment. On
average, every dollar invested in IMEC’s assistance generates
twenty dollars in client sales, cost savings and productivity
improvements.* We have ongoing discussions with clients to
determine if we are achieving the objectives desired and that Effingham
even one year later these returns are still being realized.
*Based on three year average
MEP Center Affiliate Location
“I love the basic concept of IMEC. They help you discover the issues, identify solutions and then implement
and sustain...every second was beneficial to me and my employees. It was worth every penny we invested.”
- Craig Zoberis, President of Fusion OEM
3. ... by maximizing your company’s value through next generation approaches to improve the
top-line and bottom-line.
Advanced Talent Development
Unleashing and aligning employee expertise with
strategic objectives. Growth & Innovation
Strategic Planning Achieving profitable growth by differentiating products and services,
Succession Planning/Transition of Ownership pursuing customers in non-traditional markets, and deploying advanced
Leadership Development technology and business processes.
Supervisor Effectiveness (TWI)
Organization Change Sales/Marketing/Diversification
Safety and Health Product Development and Prototyping
Innovation Engineering
Export
Continuous Improvement Green Manufacturing
Driving an integrated approach to eliminate non-value added processes, contain
operating costs, and deliver impeccable product quality, with zero defects. Reducing the environmental footprint while
improving operational performance.
Lean Enterprise
Quick Response Manufacturing Energy Management, including ISO 50001
Quality Management E3: Economy, Energy, Environment
Waste Reduction
Six Sigma
Supply Chain
Guiding supply chain strategy through
a focus on the total cost of ownership,
reduced risks and constraints, and overall
global integration.
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