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Chicago Manufacturing Center (CMC)
A Partnership to Strengthen the Regional Economy
CMC, a private not-for-profit corporation and a SSC affiliate, provides a wealth of new resources to assist manufacturing companies to determine the best solutions to operational and business opportunities. CMC is funded by federal, state, local grants, private donors, and client fees.
Cost-effective Services to Meet Your Unique Manufacturing Needs
The CMC/SSC staff of manufacturing experts will work with you to define projects that will meet your company's needs, priorities and budget. Projects can range from a few hours of technical assistance to comprehensive improvement plans that are developed and implemented in stages. Services may be delivered by our staff, or by a group of service providers.
Typical Areas of Manufacturing Issues Successfully Addressed by CMC Include:
- quality systems
- marketing and sales management
- international business development
- information technology integration
- process improvement
- strategic alliance and joint venture management
- supply chain integration
- environmental engineering, source and waste reduction
- product development
- mergers and acquisitions
- workforce development
- Lean Academy Sessions
Employ the SSC Advantage
South Suburban College offers technical support and customized training for local manufacturers. Our staff helps you assess your employee training needs, identify a qualified provider and obtain grants which make training more affordable. The SSC Advantage includes:
- seminars
- continuing education programs
- conference planning
- small business development
- workplace training
- degree and certificate programs
- customized, in-plant training
- job placement services
- computer applications and other workplace fundamentals
The CMC/SSC Difference
A Wealth of Experience
Our staff averages 20+ years experience in their specific areas of manufacturing expertise.
An Agenda With You in Mind
As a publicly and privately funded consulting firm, our commitment is to assure your long term success and profitability; not greater fee generation.
A Practical Approach
We take a holistic approach to ensure that our services have the highest positive impact throughout your entire organization.
A World of Resources
We have long standing relationships with a wide variety of public and private business solution organizations to guarantee that you get exactly what you need, when you need it, at affordable rates.
For further information regarding the SSC/Chicago Manufacturing Center's services contact the Business & Career Institute at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2568.
