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- Nebraska Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP): www.NebraskaMEP.com
The Nebraska MEP provides business and technical services to manufacturers and processors throughout Nebraska to remain competitive in this global economy. - Edgerton Quality Awards: www.edgertonquality.com
Encourages Nebraska organizations to examine existing business practices with an emphasis on performance excellence, recognizes Nebraska companies' outstanding quality achievements, and supports innovation and continuous improvements in order to develop new technologies, products, and markets. - International Organization for Standardization—ISO Certification: www.iso.org
ISO is a global network that identifies what International Standards are required by business, government and society, which specify the requirements for state-of-the-art products, services, processes, materials and systems, and for good conformity assessment, managerial and organizational practice. - LEAN Manufacturing: http://nbdc.unomaha.edu/lean/leancertificate.cfm
Lean Manufacturing describes a concept of business operation that uses less human effort, capital investment, floor space, materials, and time in all aspects of production. A team with the concepts and tools for Lean Manufacturing can improve the bottom line of any manufacturing operation. Lean organizations benefit from : Productivity improvements of 10-30%, up to 90% reduction in work-in-progress, 50% increase of space utilization, 85% improved quality, and up to 90% reduction in lead times. - American Society for Quality (ASQ): http://www.asq.org/
ASQ is the world’s leading membership organization devoted to quality. We have the knowledge, tools, expertise and resources to inspire you and your organization. When ASQ says “quality” we mean best practices, continuous improvement, and tapping the full power of knowledge. Quality means making ourselves and our world better. Quality defines and drives successful individuals, organizations and communities. And it never stops evolving. - Baldrige National Quality Program: http://www.quality.nist.gov
The Baldrige Award is given by the President of the United States to businesses—manufacturing and service, small and large—and to education, health care and nonprofit organizations that apply and are judged to be outstanding in seven areas: leadership; strategic planning; customer and market focus; measurement, analysis, and knowledge management; human resource focus; process management; and results. - Nebraska Logistics Council: www.NebraskaLogisticsCouncil.com
The council serves its members as a forum for professional and educational advancement in the area of worldwide transportation, warehousing, distribution and logistics. - Business Assistance Center: http://assist.neded.org/ (w/ Steve’s new link)
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