MEDIA RELEASE: January 23, 2009
Competitive manufacturing options lead to better business
Industry training organisation Competenz, a major partner in the Competitive Manufacturing Initiative, is offering
businesses tailored qualifications in competitive manufacturing.
Competitive manufacturing embraces a systematic approach to producing high quality product and services for the least
cost and least waste. Businesses that use competitive manufacturing concepts typically:
• Optimise profits by reducing manufacturing costs
• Reduce product cycle times
• Improve workflow while reducing individual workload
• Subscribe to continuous innovation and improvement
• Experience positive culture change in the organisation
Popular brands linked to competitive manufacturing implementation include Kaizen, The Toyota Way, TPM, Kobayashi’s 20
keys and TQM.
Competenz Special Projects Manager Aaron Pearson says the competitive manufacturing qualifications provide a logical
vehicle for culture change in a business.
“Improvement projects can be woven into the learning framework so learners get the chance to apply their skills directly
in the workplace. As a result, participating companies have already reported exceptional improvements in cost savings,
staff morale and innovation.
“These qualifications are partly subsidised by Competenz and offer businesses an attractive return on investment. They
also provide a unique way of measuring the value of training and how it contributes to the bottom line.”
To view case studies detailing the outcomes for companies that have joined the Competitive Manufacturing Initiative, see
www.cmi.org.nz.
Competenz is the Industry Training Organisation for 17 diverse sectors, including engineering, manufacturing, baking,
food and beverage processing, rail and maritime. For details, see www.competenz.org.nz
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