Other Resources
This is a list of helpful and interesting national resources related to manufacturing.
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) provides a vast array of educational, technical, and professional development resources and programs. Users can buy books, DVDs, videos and articles and subscribe to an e-newsletter on lean manufacturing.
Society of the Plastics Industry
The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc., is the trade association representing the entire plastics industry supply chain, including processors, machinery and equipment manufacturers and raw materials suppliers.
The Association of Joint Labor-Management Educational Program
The Association of Joint Labor-Management Educational Programs’ mission is to strengthen and promote joint labor-management educational programs in order to solidify the commitment of companies, unions and employees.
The Manufacturing Institute
The Manufacturing Institute portion of NAM's website offers access to research and reports, news releases and news stories on innovative manufacturing strategies.
Tooling and Manufacturing Association
TMA represents 1,300 Chicago area companies that provide manufacturers worldwide with tools & dies, molds, jigs & fixtures, special machinery and automation equipment.
Workforce3One
The Workforce3 One Integrated Webspace offers the public workforce system, employers, economic development professionals and education professionals a knowledge network that responds directly to business needs and prepares workers for good jobs.