Introduction to Lean Class
Dates: October 3rd at Axiom Electronics, Beaverton AND October 4th at Axiom Electronics, Beaverton **Cost: $150 per person Location: Axiom Electronics: 19545 NW Von Neumann Dr., Suite 200, Beaverton, OR. 97006 This is a...
NWHPEC Recent Updates
Benchmark Request: Internship Programs
A-dec is working on creating an internship program for their Machine Shops. They are looking for any information they can get from other companies running internship programs. The types of questions they have are: ...
Lean Leadership Class at A-dec
A-dec is offering NWHPEC members three individual seats in their upcoming Lean Leadership training class. In this training A-dec will cover some basic Lean principles, talk about a Leaders role in making change happen,...
Improvement Kata & Coaching Kata Class
Please note the following NEWLY SCHEDULED class: Introduction to the Improvement Kata & Coaching Kata Class: This is a one day hands-on training experience using a simulation to show the four steps of the...
Benchmark Request: Beard Length Policy
Columbia Machine is updating our handbook and are curious as to whether other companies have put policies in place around beard length. We have a policy in place regarding long hair in our manufacturing...
Benchmark Request: Travel Expenses
Toyo Tanso is looking at Sales Travel expenses. What are other companies doing for per diems and for choosing accommodations? Thank you, Jim McLaughlin, Plant Operations Manager, P: 503.661.7700 Ext 342, C: 971.230.4312, jmclaughlin@ttu.com ...
Benchmark Request: Machinist Skill Assessment for Advancement
Columbia Machine is looking to revise its system of evaluating when an employee is ready to advance to the next level and what skills, tools, training, etc. they need. Our current system is structured...
Benchmark Request: Employee Turnover
Myers Container wants to learn more about employee turnover: In this hot job market we are trying to gain a better understanding of why people leave good companies: Do you track turnover data? If...