Local access to high quality training and learning events supporting the Lean Journey,
Peer-driven learning network where like-minded companies and individuals share
Best practices in lean/high performance
Benchmark successes
Network with one another
Cost effectiveness in training where costs can be spread out and shared,
Cross fertilization of ideas and best practices supporting Lean and High Performance,
Partnerships with Education and Lane Workforce Partnership,
Advocacy for business success and improved performance through Lean / High Performance
Ability to aggregate training needs
An effective resource to ‘kick-start’ an organization in the Lean Journey
A low cost way to start Lean processes
Running a business better and more cost effectively
A resource to the community for economic development
Access to state and federal training fund,
Alignment with Lean process improvement,
Assisting local companies to compete nationally and globally,
Learning activities include structured learning tours, training classes, guest speakers, executive forums and special interest groups,
Transformational training made available to members,
Organizations that pursue Lean implementation experience significant:
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increased operational capacity improved profit margins improved space utilization simplified scheduling reduced costs reduced lead time, and set-up reduction increased engagement & empowerment of employees |
quality improvement reduced transactions improved communications better on-time deliveries enhanced customer satisfaction elimination of waste |