CWM has formalized lean manufacturing in its production procedures as part of its aggressive program of pursuing best lean practices, which incorporates continuing in-house training.
The CWM program is based on in-depth reviews of the successful lean programs of its largest customers, who have successful backgrounds in the formal application of lean manufacturing principles. CWM team members participated in comprehensive lean training sessions incorporating Kaisan events and Value Stream Mapping.
The lean manufacturing program at CWM has demonstrated its continuing effectiveness in revealing improvement opportunities.