Integrate concepts of Lean and Six Sigma to increase productivity, boost quality

The Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center (IMEC) is launching a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training series on June 8th in southern Illinois for small and mid-sized manufacturers to learn how to integrate concepts of Lean and Six Sigma to increase productivity and ultimately, boost quality in their facility. This group training serves as a first step to positioning a company to realize significant savings through the Lean Six Sigma effort, providing short term payback and ongoing savings as processes are continuously improved.

Join Us Thursday May 24, 2012 for the National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security Meeting

On behalf of the Cross-Sector Supply Chain Workgroup:

With the release of the President’s National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security (the Strategy) in January 2012, the Department of Homeland Security and the Cross-Sector Supply Chain Workgroup (CSSCWG) are reaching out to state and local governments, and industry, on a regional level to conduct meetings to discuss the Strategy and a path forward for its implementation.  These outreach meetings seek to bring together parties to gather thoughts, comments, and concerns on how best to implement the Strategy.

Specifically, we hope to gain input on the following:

Affordable group training coming to Rockford area to introduce quality concepts and tools

IMEC (Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center) is launching a new series on June 6th in northern Illinois for small and mid-sized manufacturers to learn about quality concepts fundamental to operations. This group training on quality essentials for manufacturers serves as a cost effective way to bring together several different areas, and specific topics, to address quality concerns under one project. The various courses will detail and demonstrate the fundamental Quality Management System concepts and principles enabling manufacturers to reap maximum benefits.

Metal Stampings, Fasteners, and Wire Forms in Ringwood, Illinois

Burnex Corporation offers a unique planetary geared stamping and bending process capable of producing complex geometries. We are able to perform this efficiently, while lowering the tool cost compared to many typical progressive and die shops. All of our tooling is completely designed, manufactured, and maintained in house.

Aurora, Illinois - Metal heat treating company www.nitrex.com Nitrex Employees Complete Safety Training

Situation - When Tammy DalBello joined Nitrex as the Manager of Quality and Regulatory Operations, she soon learned that plant safety was also part of her responsibilities. The 30-employee Aurora-based company heat treats metal parts that belong to their aerospace, automotive, and machining customers. By its nature, heat treat can be a dangerous industry, and DalBello knew that worker safety would be one of her highest priorities.

Tucker Kennedy spoke with Dave Dahl at WJBC Radio to discuss the ways Made in Illinois can help manufacturers gain a greater Internet presence.