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Association for Manufacturing Excellence, AME, is a
not-for-profit group of manufacturing professionals who share their
experience so that North American manufacturing may become more
competitive.
Autofact
(Society of Manufacturing Engineers)
Welcome to North America's Leading Exposition and Conference
Dedicated to Information Technologies for the Manufacturing
Enterprise!
The Arizona State University Center for Professional Development
and Distance Education (CPDDE) provides engineers and technical
professionals the skills and knowledge necessary to master new
methods, lead projects and teams and to advance professionally.
Programs are offered in both traditional classroom
environments and through distance learning. By leveraging the
nationally renowned faculty of the College and affiliate experts,
CPDDE administers short courses and conferences, professional
certification programs, off-campus graduate degree programs, and
in-country customized programs.
BRAIN strives to improve the competitiveness and growth of small
business (SMMEs) in South Africa through the supply of relevant,
value-added business information.
The CLBM is a forum for dialogue and intellectual leadership in
all facets lean production and a training and educational resource
in support of lean business activities
The Center for Professional Development (CPD) [University
of Michigan] develops and delivers programs and
services that enable engineers, managers, and technical
professionals to be more effective, productive, and competitive. CPD
extends and enhances the programs, capabilities, and relationships
of the faculty and affiliates of the College of Engineering by
offering graduate degree programs, distance learning, non-credit
public short courses, professional certification programs and
conferences.
The Chicago Manufacturing Center works with
manufacturers to improve productivity, expand markets and retain
high-wage, high-skill jobs. Using its own staff of expert
consultants as well as a network of alliance partners, CMC offers a
full range of consulting services tailored to the needs of small and
mid-sized manufacturers and related technology based businesses.
Georgia Tech's Business & Industry Services provides
comprehensive assistance to boost Georgia's business and industry.
GBMP is a non-profit group based at the University of
Massachusetts focusing on Continuous Improvement education and
facilitation. Programs are led and developed by Bruce Hamilton,
former Shingo Prize recipient.
Welcome to the Greenwood Lean Enterprise Center Advantage. From
this site, you will have access to one minute lessons, case studies,
working papers, books, and each other. This web site has been
designed to be completely interactive. From here, you may help with
ongoing research at the University of Tennessee to provide a more
realistic feel to the current studies
The Industrial Technology Institute is an independent
organization that partners with federal and state government
entities, private enterprise, and industry organizations to assist
manufacturers in increasing productivity, quality and customer
satisfaction. Since 1982, we have helped thousands of manufacturers
find opportunities to enhance their competitiveness through the use
of new technologies and business practices. Same as MMTC (see below)
İTU Makina Fakültesi
Institute of Industrial Engineers:
Welcome to the IIE Region 10 Website. This site is maintained
primarily for leaders and members of IIE Region 10, but all visitors
are welcome. (REC note: If you are in the Northwestern U.S. [and
maybe Canada?], you really should look into this organization. They
are bound to grow.)
The International Association of Lean Practitioners (IALP) was
formed out of the philosophy of continuous improvement and is
committed to serving America’s smaller manufacturers. They offer
seminars about adapting and succeeding through the usage of Lean
Practices
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A new professional society, the International Society for Systems
Improvement (ISSI) has been formed to facilitate the dissemination
of ideas and research results among those interested in the
improvement of systems.
The University of Kentucky offers a comprehensive program of
assistance to companies in all phases of implementing lean
manufacturing. Program elements include consultation, workshops,
education and training courses, and in-plant workshops designed so
that follow-up activities may be conducted by company facilitators.
The
mission of the Lean Enterprise Forum is to promote the creation,
sharing and practical application of knowledge about Lean
Enterprises. Part of the University of Tennessee. Must be a member
[fee] to receive maximum benefit.
The Lean Enterprise Institute was founded in August of 1997 to
promote a set of ideas commonly known as lean thinking. The
intellectual basis of these ideas is explained in a series of
volumes and articles co-authored by Dr. James P. Womack and
Professor Daniel T. Jones over the past twenty years.
MAMTC -- the Mid-America Manufacturing
Technology Center -- is a not-for-profit organization that helps
manufacturers increase sales, productivity, and quality, while
reducing costs. Hands-on technical assistance and consulting are
available to 21,000 manufacturers in Kansas, Missouri, Colorado and
Wyoming.
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The MMTC’s mission is: To Enhance the Global Competitiveness of
Michigan’s Small and Midsize Manufacturers. The MMTC is a
not-for-profit organization that provides training and assistance to
help companies meet customer requirements and industry standards,
increase profits, improve quality, and lower costs.
The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences is a
not-for-profit collaborative research consortium of North American
corporations. The largest cross-industry consortium in the United
States, NCMS is backed by some 175 member companies, an annual
R&D project portfolio exceeding $80 million, and a ten-year
track record in the successful performance of complex, multi-partner
manufacturing technology programs.
The National Technological University (NTU) is a cooperative
effort by 48 major universities to provide for the graduate and
continuing education needs of today's busy engineer, technical
professional and manager. These member universities are linked by
satellite telecommunication and compressed digital video (CDV)
technology to more than 1,000 work locations internationally and by
interconnections to other regional networks to another 350 sites in
North America.
The Northwest Lean Manufacturing Network (NWLM Net) is a network
of companies implementing various stages of World Class
Manufacturing (WCM) and Lean Manufacturing programs.
QMI was set up in 1993 as a joint venture between a number of
Australia's leading manufacturing, research, training and support
agencies. It provides a world class, manufacturing, applied research
and advanced technical training facility available to the
manufacturing industry and business, plus a single point of entry to
a vast network of expertise and services.
We provide bottom-line solutions for manufacturers seeking
better Sales, Profitability, Cash Flow and Quality.
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The Nonprofit Association Whose Members Pioneered
Gainsharing, Goalsharing, Labor-Management Cooperation, Employee
Involvement, Open-Book Management, and Servant Leadership.
SME (Society of
Manufacturing Engineers)
SME is an international professional society dedicated to serving
its members and the manufacturing community through the advancement
of professionalism, knowledge, and learning.
Southwest Research Institute (SwRITM) is an independent,
nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and
development organization with 11 technical divisions using
multidisciplinary approaches to problem solving. The Institute
occupies 1,200 acres and provides nearly two million square feet of
laboratories, test facilities, workshops, and offices for more than
2,700 employees who perform contract work for industry and
government clients.
The Center for Manufacturing Improvement (CMI) is a combination
of resources brought together to accomplish a mission: to assist
manufacturers with decisions and projects affecting their
productivity and profitability. CMI has veteran manufacturing
professionals who can consult with manufacturing businesses,
identify their needs, and respond to those needs with solutions that
work. CMI is recognized as a trusted, competent partner in improving
manufacturing effectiveness which exceeds stakeholder expectations
The United States Council for Automotive Research (USCAR) is an
organization formed by Chrysler, Ford and General Motors to
strengthen the technology base of the domestic auto industry through
cooperative, pre-competitive research.
U of M's College of Engineering offers manufacturing and supply
chain professionals world renowned 10-day training and certification in the
area of lean manufacturing. The program is offered throughout the
year in Michigan, Florida, Virginia and Texas.
Utah MEP
MEP is a not-for-profit manufacturing consulting group that
leverages resources to deliver world-class solutions. Our mission is
to raise the level of competitiveness and profitability of Utah's
manufacturers.
VMEC is available to provide assistance to help solve problems,
increase productivity, modernize processes, and improve
competitiveness. This may be accomplished through local resources or
combinations of local, regional, and national resources if
necessary.
VPMEP provides business and technical
assistance to Virginia's small
and medium-sized manufacturers. We are a network affiliate
of the
National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing
Extension Partnership (NIST-MEP) and a partner of Virginia's Center for
Innovative
Technology (CIT).
WINOC helps businesses involve their employees in productivity
improvement through customized services and solutions in the areas
of leadership development, strategic planning, lean manufacturing,
and quality management. In addition, WINOC advisors are skilled in
employee involvement and empowerment, interim management,
environmental issues, business assessments, human resources and
government services
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