<figure><a href="https://www.madeinchicago.org/event/plan-for-tech-identifying-your-first-or-next-robotic-automation-project-webinar/"><img src="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Matrix-robot-6ztaMO.tmp_.png" srcset="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Matrix-robot-6ztaMO.tmp_-300x204.png 300w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Matrix-robot-6ztaMO.tmp_-768x522.png 768w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Matrix-robot-6ztaMO.tmp_-215x146.png 215w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Matrix-robot-6ztaMO.tmp_-50x34.png 50w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Matrix-robot-6ztaMO.tmp_-110x75.png 110w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Matrix-robot-6ztaMO.tmp_.png 788w"></img></a></figure>
Join this webinar to learn how to prepare for a a successful automation project long before technology enters your facility.
<figure><a href="https://www.madeinchicago.org/event/build-your-team-the-business-case-for-diversity-in-manufacturing-webinar/"><img src="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/group-of-people-talking-hand-shaking-DWsbCA.tmp_.jpg" srcset="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/group-of-people-talking-hand-shaking-DWsbCA.tmp_-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/group-of-people-talking-hand-shaking-DWsbCA.tmp_-768x511.jpg 768w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/group-of-people-talking-hand-shaking-DWsbCA.tmp_-219x146.jpg 219w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/group-of-people-talking-hand-shaking-DWsbCA.tmp_-50x33.jpg 50w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/group-of-people-talking-hand-shaking-DWsbCA.tmp_-113x75.jpg 113w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/group-of-people-talking-hand-shaking-DWsbCA.tmp_.jpg 1000w"></img></a></figure>
Learn how a focus on building a diverse and inclusive manufacturing workplace can increase innovation, teamwork &ndash; and your bottom line.
<figure><a href="https://www.madeinchicago.org/event/baldrige-2021-quest-for-excellence-virtual-conference/"><img src="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Quest-Virtual-2021-home-m9ASDk.tmp_.jpg" srcset="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Quest-Virtual-2021-home-m9ASDk.tmp_-300x165.jpg 300w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Quest-Virtual-2021-home-m9ASDk.tmp_-1024x563.jpg 1024w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Quest-Virtual-2021-home-m9ASDk.tmp_-768x422.jpg 768w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Quest-Virtual-2021-home-m9ASDk.tmp_-260x143.jpg 260w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Quest-Virtual-2021-home-m9ASDk.tmp_-50x28.jpg 50w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Quest-Virtual-2021-home-m9ASDk.tmp_-136x75.jpg 136w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Quest-Virtual-2021-home-m9ASDk.tmp_.jpg 1200w"></img></a></figure>
<figure><a href="https://www.madeinchicago.org/event/understanding-iso-iec-17025-and-aoac-food-program-guidelines-4-day-training/"><img src="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/man-in-lab-rJgsg6.tmp_.jpg" srcset="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/man-in-lab-rJgsg6.tmp_-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/man-in-lab-rJgsg6.tmp_-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/man-in-lab-rJgsg6.tmp_-260x146.jpg 260w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/man-in-lab-rJgsg6.tmp_-50x28.jpg 50w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/man-in-lab-rJgsg6.tmp_-133x75.jpg 133w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/man-in-lab-rJgsg6.tmp_.jpg 1000w"></img></a></figure>
<figure><a href="https://www.madeinchicago.org/event/close-the-sale-write-a-sales-plan-that-delivers-revenue-in-uncertain-times-webinar/"><img src="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/strat-9mAeo2.tmp_.jpg" srcset="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/strat-9mAeo2.tmp_-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/strat-9mAeo2.tmp_-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/strat-9mAeo2.tmp_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/strat-9mAeo2.tmp_-219x146.jpg 219w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/strat-9mAeo2.tmp_-50x33.jpg 50w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/strat-9mAeo2.tmp_-113x75.jpg 113w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/strat-9mAeo2.tmp_.jpg 1200w"></img></a></figure>
Learn how a focus on building a diverse and inclusive manufacturing workplace can increase innovation, teamwork &ndash; and your bottom line.
<figure><a href="https://www.madeinchicago.org/event/plan-for-risks-preparing-for-the-next-disruption-webinar/"><img src="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/istock-risk-management-HVgVaX.tmp_-2048x1365.jpg" srcset="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/istock-risk-management-HVgVaX.tmp_-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/istock-risk-management-HVgVaX.tmp_-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/istock-risk-management-HVgVaX.tmp_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/istock-risk-management-HVgVaX.tmp_-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/istock-risk-management-HVgVaX.tmp_-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/istock-risk-management-HVgVaX.tmp_-219x146.jpg 219w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/istock-risk-management-HVgVaX.tmp_-50x33.jpg 50w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/istock-risk-management-HVgVaX.tmp_-113x75.jpg 113w"></img></a><figcaption><a href="https://www.madeinchicago.org/event/plan-for-risks-preparing-for-the-next-disruption-webinar/">Risk Management concept on the gearwheels, 3D rendering</a></figcaption></figure>
This session will highlight tools to craft your risk plans to allow all aspects of your company to thrive through the next disruption.
<figure><a href="https://www.madeinchicago.org/event/build-it-better-additive-manufacturing-summit/"><img src="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Additive-Manufacturing-TRUMPF-FTGPmW.tmp_.jpg" srcset="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Additive-Manufacturing-TRUMPF-FTGPmW.tmp_-300x144.jpg 300w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Additive-Manufacturing-TRUMPF-FTGPmW.tmp_-1024x492.jpg 1024w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Additive-Manufacturing-TRUMPF-FTGPmW.tmp_-768x369.jpg 768w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Additive-Manufacturing-TRUMPF-FTGPmW.tmp_-1536x739.jpg 1536w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Additive-Manufacturing-TRUMPF-FTGPmW.tmp_-260x125.jpg 260w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Additive-Manufacturing-TRUMPF-FTGPmW.tmp_-50x24.jpg 50w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Additive-Manufacturing-TRUMPF-FTGPmW.tmp_-150x72.jpg 150w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Additive-Manufacturing-TRUMPF-FTGPmW.tmp_.jpg 1772w"></img></a></figure>
<figure><a href="https://www.madeinchicago.org/event/2021-examiner-application-deadline-imec-excellence-recognition-program/"><img src="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/IMEC-Recognition-Program-O2Otgi.tmp_.png" srcset="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/IMEC-Recognition-Program-O2Otgi.tmp_-300x155.png 300w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/IMEC-Recognition-Program-O2Otgi.tmp_-1024x530.png 1024w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/IMEC-Recognition-Program-O2Otgi.tmp_-768x397.png 768w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/IMEC-Recognition-Program-O2Otgi.tmp_-1536x795.png 1536w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/IMEC-Recognition-Program-O2Otgi.tmp_-260x135.png 260w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/IMEC-Recognition-Program-O2Otgi.tmp_-50x26.png 50w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/IMEC-Recognition-Program-O2Otgi.tmp_-145x75.png 145w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/IMEC-Recognition-Program-O2Otgi.tmp_.png 1629w"></img></a></figure>
Professional development for quality-driven professionals who collaborate to assess the organizations that apply for the annual IMEC Awards for Excellence. They&rsquo;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.
<figure><a href="https://www.madeinchicago.org/event/equip-your-team-introduction-to-maintenance-excellence-workshop/"><img src="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/ISU_Engineering_7.15-9-1024x683-1-4X2My6.tmp_.jpg" srcset="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/ISU_Engineering_7.15-9-1024x683-1-4X2My6.tmp_-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/ISU_Engineering_7.15-9-1024x683-1-4X2My6.tmp_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/ISU_Engineering_7.15-9-1024x683-1-4X2My6.tmp_-219x146.jpg 219w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/ISU_Engineering_7.15-9-1024x683-1-4X2My6.tmp_-50x33.jpg 50w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/ISU_Engineering_7.15-9-1024x683-1-4X2My6.tmp_-112x75.jpg 112w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/ISU_Engineering_7.15-9-1024x683-1-4X2My6.tmp_.jpg 1024w"></img></a></figure>
Dive into the basic components of equipment maintenance, plus safety considerations, tools, and general checks to maintain your equipment.
<figure><a href="https://www.madeinchicago.org/event/optimize-your-system-erp-manufacturing-information-systems-overview-webinar/"><img src="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/two-people-working-in-factory-hOLTQH.tmp_.jpg" srcset="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/two-people-working-in-factory-hOLTQH.tmp_-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/two-people-working-in-factory-hOLTQH.tmp_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/two-people-working-in-factory-hOLTQH.tmp_-219x146.jpg 219w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/two-people-working-in-factory-hOLTQH.tmp_-50x33.jpg 50w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/two-people-working-in-factory-hOLTQH.tmp_-112x75.jpg 112w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/two-people-working-in-factory-hOLTQH.tmp_.jpg 1000w"></img></a></figure>
The ERP and Manufacturing Information Systems Overview outlines how to select a system plus steps for process optimization &amp; implementation.
<figure><a href="https://www.madeinchicago.org/event/frame-the-future-imec-post-conference-sessions-on-performance-excellence/"><img src="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/FRAME-THE-FUTURE-YSOsm8.tmp_.jpg" srcset="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/FRAME-THE-FUTURE-YSOsm8.tmp_-300x148.jpg 300w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/FRAME-THE-FUTURE-YSOsm8.tmp_-768x379.jpg 768w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/FRAME-THE-FUTURE-YSOsm8.tmp_-260x128.jpg 260w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/FRAME-THE-FUTURE-YSOsm8.tmp_-50x25.jpg 50w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/FRAME-THE-FUTURE-YSOsm8.tmp_-150x75.jpg 150w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/FRAME-THE-FUTURE-YSOsm8.tmp_-960x475.jpg 960w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/FRAME-THE-FUTURE-YSOsm8.tmp_.jpg 962w"></img></a></figure>
<figure><a href="https://www.madeinchicago.org/event/secure-and-protect-introduction-to-protecting-mission-critical-systems-training/"><img src="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/two-people-food-production-covid-masks-and-gloves-EqkHXX.tmp_.jpg" srcset="https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/two-people-food-production-covid-masks-and-gloves-EqkHXX.tmp_-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/two-people-food-production-covid-masks-and-gloves-EqkHXX.tmp_-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/two-people-food-production-covid-masks-and-gloves-EqkHXX.tmp_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/two-people-food-production-covid-masks-and-gloves-EqkHXX.tmp_-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/two-people-food-production-covid-masks-and-gloves-EqkHXX.tmp_-219x146.jpg 219w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/two-people-food-production-covid-masks-and-gloves-EqkHXX.tmp_-50x33.jpg 50w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/two-people-food-production-covid-masks-and-gloves-EqkHXX.tmp_-112x75.jpg 112w, https://www.madeinchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/two-people-food-production-covid-masks-and-gloves-EqkHXX.tmp_.jpg 2000w"></img></a></figure>
Groundbreaking training on industry best practices, equipping you with skills to secure and protect critical systems and infrastructure.

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