Continuous Improvement Network



Join the CI Network Today!

The CI Network is actively seeking members to accomplish its mission!  Take action and join the CI Network today and make a difference.

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The CI Network was formed:

To design and establish a world-class supplier development and networking program by providing a forum for benchmarking, technical and non-technical training, and leadership development, utilizing Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing as a platform.


Benefits of Joining:
  • Cost savings and increased productivity (% increase in PPLH)
  • Cycle time reductions
  • Cost effective training with higher relevancy
  • Space saved (reduced manufacturing footprint)
  • Inventory reduction (increased turns)
  • System efficiencies (% utilization)
  • Organizational development
  • Exposure to training, tools, and best practices utilized by Customers and Suppliers
  • Learn how CI yields improvements in all functional areas
  • Develop a high level of trust and collaboration between Suppliers and Customers through both the development of capabilities and driving alignment with established Continuous Improvement efforts
Plus many, many more!
 

Who Should Join:

Colleagues who are directly involved in implementing Continuous Improvement/Lean in their facilities.  These may be Managers, Production Supervisors, Mechanics, and/or Operators depending upon the size of the organization.


Participation and Requirements to Join the CI Network:
CI Network is open to any current F4SS Member.
  1. Annual Conference (1.5 day event):- At regional conference center
    • Basis of CI understanding
    • Speakers/Trainers
      • Building blocks of CI/Lean
      • How does one begin/continue the journey of CI
    • Feedback, strategy and plans for ongoing CI forum
  2. Semi-Annual Workshops (1.5 day event):
    • Hosted by Members
    • Tour of facility and presentation from host company
    • Presentations from attendees
    • Shared BDPs (Best Developed Practices)
    • Networking dinner
    • Workshop – CI training/exercise utilizing tools shared/learned


Requirements:

  1. Host or present at one of the semi-annual workshops, each year.
  2. Provide a BDP relevant to workshop topic prior to attendance
    • Confidentially provide annual results:
      • % Waste Elimination
      • Inventory Reduction
      • OEE
All information will be reported in confidence; individual company data will not be shared.



CI Network Fees:         $1,500 per year

  • Includes 2 registered participants at each of the 2 annual workshop events. $250 will be charged for each additional participant, per event (3 or more).
  • All meals
  • All transfers from hotel to host facilities
  • Reduced CI Conference fees for participants
  • CI Network fees are in addition to F4SS dues

 

Auditing an Event:

  • There will be a one-time charge of $750 per person to audit a CI Workshop, open to F4SS members who have not yet joined the CI Network.*
  • Non-F4SS Members are welcome to audit a CI Workshop for $1,500 per person.*


*For those that choose to join the CI Network after auditing a CI Workshop, the auditing fees will be deducted from the CI Network; same for non F4SS Members who join both F4SS and the CI Network within the designated time specified.  Any auditing fees from additional non-F4SS Member attendees of the auditing company will be deducted from the F4SS Annual Dues.

 

Your CI Network membership value:
At least $5,000
An excellent return on your investment



Click here to download a printable copy of our CI Network flyer to pass along to colleagues and other interested parties.  To join the CI Network, click here.