Lean Certification Program Sponsored by AME, SME and Shingo Prize
My Sunday blog post is typically from a Business901 affiliate. This week I would like to use the opportunity to highlight a Lean certification program designed by three organizations – the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME), and The Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing – this alliance has established the standard for continuous improvement and Lean practices. My post is not intended to add any fuel to the fire on whether certification is needed. If certification is something that needs to be debated these three organizations have at least step forward and started to establish some criteria for certification. So if certification is around the corner will we have Bronze, Silver and Gold belts. If not belts, maybe shoes. We do walk to Gemba!
From the SME site:
This Lean program is the benchmark for achievements and personal growth in Lean.
Individual Benefits: Why begin the Lean journey?
- Develop career planning milestones
- Gain a portable, career credential
- Share and gain Lean knowledge through mentoring others
- Align to the Lean knowledge and competency standard
- Attain abilities recognized across the industry
- Develop a portfolio of your experience
Company Benefits: Why have employees begin the Lean journey?
- With an established Lean standard, companies enjoy a clear understanding of the capability of their resources.
- Provides the opportunity for significant training and development.
- Mentoring is a fundamental part of the Lean program, helping to mold new Lean experts
- Standardize Lean practices within organizations, regardless of size or industry
KNOWLEDGE + EXPERIENCE = LEAN STRENGTH
Do you have any thoughts on Lean Certification?
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