LEAN MEETS FINANCE: Streamlining Value from Shop Floor to Balance Sheet

Wed Oct 22 2025 at 08:45 am to 11:00 am UTC-05:00

JWCC Workforce Development Center | Quincy

IMEC
Publisher/HostIMEC
LEAN MEETS FINANCE: Streamlining Value from Shop Floor to Balance Sheet
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Join IMEC and Commerce Bank for a hands-on, half-day workshop that blends Lean manufacturing principles with financial workflow automation.
About this Event

In today’s competitive landscape, efficiency isn’t just about cutting time and minimizing errors — it's about increasing value at every stage of your operations. Join IMEC and Commerce Bank for a hands-on, half-day workshop that blends Lean manufacturing principles with financial workflow automation and risk mitigation to help you uncover hidden waste, boost cash flow, and make smarter decisions faster.

Through interactive sessions and real-world examples, you’ll learn how Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and Payment Cycle Reviews can spotlight inefficiencies and pave the way for automation. Then, hear how modern contract and financial tools — from purchase orders to capital tracking — can support your Lean goals and create measurable impact.

What to Expect:

  • Collaborative VSM Activity: Build a sample value stream map and identify improvement opportunities
  • Technology in Action: Explore tools that enhance the effectiveness of your finance and operations teams
  • Expert Guidance: Hear from Lean and finance automation experts with proven strategies
  • Actionable Takeaways: Leave with tools, insights, and support resources tailored to your business

This event is ideal for operational leaders, finance professionals, and anyone looking to align strategy, speed and savings across their organization.

Agenda

  • 8:45 AM – Registration
  • 9:00 AM – Welcome + Opening Remarks
  • 9:10 AM – Session 1: Value Stream Mapping (Presented by IMEC)
  • 9:55 AM – Session 2: Minimizing Negative Cash Cycle Impacts and Automating Financial Processes Workflows (Presented by Commerce Bank)
  • 10:40 AM – Integrated Q&A + Group Discussion
  • 11:00 AM – Hear from JWCC and Wrap Up

Arrival and Parking Instructions:

  • We will be in the John Wood Community College - Workforce Development Center (2710 North 42nd Street, Quincy, IL 62305)
  • Directions: Please Park in the small lot facing in the main doors. Do not park in the large truck lot. Conference room will be straight ahead.
  • We will be in room . In the Workforce Development Center. When you arrive and walk into the building, you’ll enter an open area our classroom will be just to the left.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

JWCC Workforce Development Center, 2710 North 42nd Street, Quincy, United States

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