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Mission Statement: Promote the development and continued growth of specialty manufacturing so that a successful manufacturing sector can continue to contribute to the economic community and cultural quality of life. The Specialty Manufacturing Cluster represents manufacturing that produces highly engineered products within their industry segment and focuses more on being a quality or customized producer rather than a low-cost commodity producer. Some of the preliminary initiatives include developing a consistent dialogue between the manufacturing community and government, creating awareness of the value manufacturing brings to the community, and developing the necessary workforce for the future. |
Subgroups of Specialty Manufacturing
Capabilities Index - A web-based Capabilities Index that will help companies identify potential partners for production. Increasing business-to-business means more people continue to work at higher paying jobs.
LEAN Consortium The purpose of the LEAN Consortium is to provide a forum for organizations to learn about, discuss, and ultimately implement with success LEAN concepts and facilitate overall knowledge and understanding of LEAN principles through the use of educational supplements, case studies, and visits of group members' organizations that either practice LEAN thinking and want to transmit their success stories to the group or require assistance to implement LEAN techniques.
Promote technical education in local schools
- There is a significant shortage of technical talent in the local workforce. Local high schools and universities are beginning to tailor programs to help meet the technical skill needs of local manufacturers, but more education/manufacturing initiatives are needed.
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