CoME ADVANTAGE

	*EXPERIENCED trainers and mentors*
	Ø National team of trainers and mentors with over 30 years "on the job" experience delivering lean manufacturing. Ø All trainers have practical industry experience. Ø We are not simply teachers, we have held senior positions in manufacturing companies, as such our learning and teaching is not theoretical but the result of applying our techniques.

	*COST EFFECTIVE training*
	GOVERNMENT FUNDING available for most trainees covering cost of training for company. Ø Easy payment schedules tailored to ensure minimal impact on cash flow. Ø Non funded trainees can be added at no cost by negotiation with the trainer. Ø Immediate savings from improvements to productivity/ improved lead-time / reduced waste / improved work-flow before course is completed. Ø On-site learning ensures minimal loss of production to company.

	*BENCHMARKING & knowledge sharing*
	Ø Company qualifies for participation in the Australian furniture Industry benchmarking program. Ø Free industry forums discussing "Competitive Manufacturing" tools with real life examples. Ø Opportunity to network, share knowledge and build up relationships with other companies in the industry.

	*SUPPORT systems during & after training*
	ØCustomised Company training handbook developed during training. Ø Free of charge software to develop improvements in: Ø Scheduling & production control Ø "Rough Cut" capacity planning Ø Sales analysis Ø Customer complaints and quality control Ø Lead time performance Ø Identifying areas of waste and re-work Ø Value stream mapping Ø Product development processes.

	*FLEXIBLE training customised to company needs*
	Ø Initial assessment of company and trainee identifying training units that will benefit the trainee and the company. Ø All projects are real situations taken from your company situation. Ø Prior learning recognised, and factored into training units.

	*PRACTICAL not academic*
	Ø Training is 90% application BASED ON YOUR COMPANY SITUATION with team and individual mentoring 1/2 day per 3 weeks. Ø Projects are set and results are achieved to improve the business delivering REAL SAVINGS to your company's bottom line. Ø Application of Competitive Manufacturing tools will deliver results. Ø Competitive manufacturing tools have been applied and proven in or 150 furniture manufacturing sites in Australia.

	*TRAINING material and aids*
	Ø Easy to follow learner guides and workbooks. Ø All trainees receive their own handouts and folders for sessions.

	*INDUSTRY understanding*
	Ø Industry customised program delivering real answers on how to: Ø IMPROVE lead-times Ø INCREASE productivity Ø REDUCE waste Ø ELIMINATE non value-adding operations Ø LIFT quality Ø DEVELOP a flexible workplace culture Ø RESPOND to shorter product life cycles Ø FASTER to market with new designs Ø DEAL with skill gaps Ø FIGHT price pressures from competitors.