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There is much to learn from the ever-changing information online. Here are several sites that I think you might find both interesting and helpful in your pursuit of continuous improvement.
• yveslandryfoundation.com
In partnership with the Ontario Government, the Yves Landry Foundation offers grants up to $50,000 per company to foster training that will lead to advancements in innovation within Ontario's manufacturing sector. Specific funding is provided for two major objectives:
Objective 1 -- Training that will support the adaptation of new technology, new processes or procedures or any change within the company to support innovation.
Objective 2 -- Training that will support and develop Highly Skilled Personnel in any area that leads to innovation. This can include the development of new engineering skills, training in the use of new software, hardware or other tools necessary to support innovation, retraining to embrace new technologies, new manufacturing methods, or any other business area that will make an Ontario Manufacturing Company more competitive in the Global marketplace.
This funding is open to all Ontario Manufacturing companies in all segments that meet the following criteria:
- Between 15 - 1500 employees
- In business in Ontario for at least 3 yrs or can demonstrate a solid financial footing
- Manufacturing facility or facilities located in Ontario
- Manufacture a specific product for sale in Ontario or elsewhere
• ame.org
The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping companies with continuous improvement and their pursuit of excellence. Here, you'll find useful information about Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement tools like value stream mapping, kaizen, Lean Supply Chain, Lean New Product Development, Lean Accounting, and Leadership of Lean transformation.
• cme-mec.ca
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Canada's largest trade and industry association, promotes the continuous improvement of Canadian manufacturing and exporting through engagement of all levels of government. Its mandate is to promote the competitiveness of Canadian manufacturers and enable the success of Canadian goods and services exporters in markets around the world.
• superfactory.com
Superfactory is dedicated to spreading manufacturing and enterprise excellence information with an aim to improve manufacturing efficiency and productivity worldwide. This site is simply the best Lean reference centre in the world.
• lean.org
The Lean Enterprise Institute is a non-profit organization established by James Womack, author of Lean Thinking. It publishes books, workbooks, and case studies, runs workshops and conferences, and conducts research that helps companies transform themselves into lean enterprises, based on the principles of the Toyota Business System.
• ocapt.com
OCAPT supplies books and visual learning products which promote the achievement of world-class performance in manufacturing and service industries.
• sme.org
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers is the world's leading professional society advancing manufacturing knowledge. SME promotes an increased awareness of manufacturing engineering and keeps manufacturing professionals up-to-date on leading trends and technologies. SME is a leading advocate and teacher of Lean Manufacturing Systems.
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