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F a l l 2 0 1 8 • S T U F F 1 7 S T U F F M a d e I n C T . c o m Abel Rodrigues "The CICC program trained me in everything from value-stream mapping and Kaizen to expanding my own Lean thinking." POSITION: Industrial Engineer, Beekley Medical (CONNSTEP CICC certified) AGE: 29 SCHOOL: Central Connecticut State University MONTHS AT COMPANY: 8 CONNSTEP offers practical, effective training by experienced subject- matter experts to enhance and expand the knowledge of manufacturing workers and teach them strategies, tools and methods to succeed. Continuous Improvement Champion Certification (CICC) CONNSTEP's CICC program offers Lean continuous improvement training that immediately advances employee skills and knowledge and contributes to efficiently streamlining production processes. Lean concepts are applied to manufacturing and to the office to assist a company in meeting its operational and financial performance objectives. The tools provided with the CICC program allow participants to lead improvement initiatives that create greater value at their company. By attending weekly classes and completing a project with a measureable return on investment at their company, participants earn certificates of completion. Typical CICC programs result in benefits that include: • 30% reduction in lead time • 20% in cost savings • 30% reduction in work-in-process inventory and its monetary value • 20% increase in capacity • 25% improvement in on-time delivery performance Connecticut manufacturers of all sizes and from all industries trust CONNSTEP to develop their internal continuous champions and drive initiatives forward. Training Within Industry (TWI) Training Within Industry is an improvement process consisting of a set of standardized programs that address the essential skills needed by anyone who leads the work of others, such as supervisors and managers. As baby boomers begin to exit the workforce, TWI has significant benefits that facilitate the transfer of skills, knowledge and experience from retiring workers to younger, less-experienced employees who can apply what they learn — minimizing the impact of losing key talent. For organizations shifting toward continuous-improvement initiatives, TWI helps to alleviate and mitigate issues surrounding employee perceptions of upcoming change. It's a proven tool offered by CONNSTEP, enabling team leaders to bring employees up to speed quicker and improve their critical thinking as well as their problem-solving skills. Quality Management Systems (QMS) Achieving and maintaining ISO certification is critically important to many manufacturers in order to conduct business within the supply chain of their customers. For businesses who make the strategic decision to become registered to a quality standard, CONNSTEP assists them throughout the process. From establishing goals and metrics to identifying risks with respect to quality standard requirements, CONNSTEP is there every step of the way. CONNSTEP also conducts training for employees and leadership teams to ensure proper QMS alignment with company processes and to help businesses meet customer requirements and stay compliant with the latest ISO standard. In addition, CONNSTEP performs internal quality audits for manufacturers, or will train a company's internal quality auditors on how to maintain their ISO quality certification. T R A I N I N G , E D U C AT I O N & C E R T I F I C AT I O N TWI enables team leaders to bring employees up to speed quicker, improve their critical thinking and enhance problem- solving skills. S P O N S O R C O N T E N T