Manufacturing is at a pivotal moment. With an aging workforce, rapid technological advancements, and a widening skills gap, the industry faces significant workforce challenges. To overcome these hurdles and ensure long-term success, manufacturers must rethink their approach to talent development. One of the most effective strategies to address these challenges is through the implementation of apprenticeship programs.
This article is provided by ITR Economics in partnership with IMEC.
The National Safety Council has selected Risk Reduction as a National Safety Month focus this year. Risk Reduction is a basic vague goal we all share. Most of us try to “Be Safe”, but often it is situational and in the moment. Some companies have excelled at making risk reduction part of their every day and strategic continuous improvement efforts.
June is National Safety Month and IMEC is one of many organizations that participates to provide our team and network a focused emphasis. The second theme for 2024 is Roadway Safety.
June is National Safety Month and IMEC is one of many organizations that participates to provide our team and network a focused emphasis. The first theme for 2024 is Safety Engagements. What can that look like at your organization?
As a newcomer to the manufacturing industry, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of strategic talent management. While hiring and onboarding are undoubtedly crucial components of building a robust workforce, talent succession planning is equally vital for ensuring the long-term success and continuity of your manufacturing operations.
Recently, I found myself eavesdropping on a conversation that struck a chord. A group of young professionals, all around 30 and fresh in their careers, were sharing their struggles with getting guidance from more seasoned colleagues. Their stories echoed a challenge I’ve seen play out in many workplaces: the delicate dance of mentorship between tenured employees and newcomers.
This is an original article from Workforge.
By: Ramsey Atieh
Credit: Workforge
Welcome to the first installment of our four-part series on why you need to stay ever ready for audits in food manufacturing. Throughout this series, we'll explore strategies for food manufacturers to effectively ready themselves for audits by harnessing digital tools, ensuring robust safety standards, compliance, and transforming audits into streamlined processes at the click of a button.
In December 2023, IMEC Board of Directors welcomed Pedro DeJesus, Head of International Business and Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Tampico Beverages, Inc. Pedro not only provides the Board with insight into Illinois’ beverage manufacturing industry, but his story once again shows that Illinois manufacturing is filled with all types of industry backgrounds.
