Soc. of Manuf. Engineers (SME)/Assoc. for Manuf. Excellence (AME) Lean Certification

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kyliemaem - 2008

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Hello all,

There seems to have been some disscussion regarding lean certification through ASQ. Has anyone beeen involved in the SME/AME lean certification? From information I have seen it seems to be fairly similar to other certification prgrams.

I have an opportunity to complete a competivtive manufacturing course and could easily tie in the certification. Any information/thoughts would be much appreciated.


Jon
 
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CertifiedDataJunkie

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Re: Soc. of Manuf. Engineers (SME)/Assoc. for Manuf. Excellence (AME) Lean Certificat

Hello all,

There seems to have been some disscussion regarding lean certification through ASQ. Jon
In another thread, ASQ's Lean Enterprise Division (LED) announced that this certification program was on hold as of June 2007:

http://elsmar.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=22486

I haven't seen any updates, but am not a LED member.

Although ASQ does not have a Lean Body of Knowledge (BOK), The Quality Council of Indiana (QCI) is publishing a Lean Six Sigma Primer under its own BOK.
 
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wmarhel

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Re: Soc. of Manuf. Engineers (SME)/Assoc. for Manuf. Excellence (AME) Lean Certificat

The SME/AME/Shingo certification is pretty comprehensive and layed out very well in my opinion. There were some initial discussions about a BOK that I was involved with back in 2005, but then the project dropped off with no correspondence. I know that at least one other individual and myself had contacted Linda at ASQ on different occasions, but nothing ever happened. Then the feedback from a survey stated that there wasn't much interest in an ASQ Lean certification. It is the VOC (Voice of the Customer) at work.

In hindsight, ASQ really should just focus on the realm of quality. Personally, I think they should just disband the Lean Enterprise Division instead of trying to hop on the bandwagon, and make a poor attempt at that. I know I won't be renewing my membership in the division this year.

I would stick with the SME certification if your looking for one, or look at the offerings by University of Kentucky, University of Tennessee and Ohio State. They are well regarded programs.

Wayne
 
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kyliemaem - 2008

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Re: Soc. of Manuf. Engineers (SME)/Assoc. for Manuf. Excellence (AME) Lean Certificat

Thankyou for your information. I will investigate the SME certification further.

If anyone has completed or in progress of the bronze SME certification I would like to hear your thoughts.
 
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kyliemaem - 2008

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Re: Soc. of Manuf. Engineers (SME)/Assoc. for Manuf. Excellence (AME) Lean Certificat

Hello all,

Has anyone on the Cove or know of anyone in Australia that is currently seeking Lean Certification?

Thanks.
 
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