Value Stream Solutions Inc is proud to announce that through our largest client, EMC and the Ontario Government, companies will enjoy world class, Lean training by Value Stream Solutions Inc at a reduced price for the remainder of 2008.
The government funding for this initiative allows companies to send employees to the public training sessions offered by EMC in 2008 at a 50% discount. This means that companies can train 2 employees for the price of one. Excerpts from the official press release follow;
Helping Ontario Manufacturers Stay Competitive
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade Announces Government Funding for Lean Training $$$
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium and the Provincial Government is helping Ontario manufacturers become more efficient and increase their competitiveness in the global economy. The Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium will use $500,000 in government funding to hold more than 90 “lean training” sessions for companies across Ontario.
“This is another example of how we can partner strategically with Ontario manufacturers to lift our companies to the next level of competitiveness and innovation. It’s about adding value to compete in the global economy,” said Sandra Pupatello, Minister of Economic Development and Trade
“The McGuinty government understands how important Ontario’s manufacturing sector is to the provincial economy. Through our five-point economic plan, our government is doing everything it can to help our world class companies succeed,” said Monte Kwinter, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development and Trade.
"In the words of an EMC member: 'Lean is the single best way for manufacturers to remain competitive.' EMC's Lean Training is one of the most comprehensive programs available in North America and has enabled our members achieve significant productivity improvements. With the province's help, we will provide more than 1,600 new participants with the opportunity to access Lean training which they can take back to their companies and put into immediate action for tangible results," said Al Diggins, EMC’s President and General Manager.
Special thanks go out to Sandra Pupatello, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Monte Kwinter, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Lou Valeriati, Jesse Hawthorne, Brad West and all the folks at Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors for the use of their wonderful building for the announcement. As well as to EMC’s Bren McKeachnie for sharing her monthly SIG meeting time!
For more info on EMC/MEDT Lean Training, please contact EMC’s Director of Program Delivery, Todd Oliver (
toliver@emccanada.org) or Training Event Coordinator, Menai Collins (
mcollins@emccanada.org)