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THE SHINGO PRIZEfor OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Before the launch of this industry-leading Lean Certification

program in 2006, the industry lacked a true consistent

standard for Lean professional development and

credentialing. The programs functioned independently, leavingorganizations with the difficult task of determining whether the

knowledge and skills fit their Lean practices.

Enter three professional organizations that formed an alliance to

establish the standard for continuous improvement and Lean

practices the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), the

Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME), and the Shingo

Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing.

These leading organizations brought industry together to create this

rigorous Lean Certification program that Lean-oriented companies

and individuals recognize as comprehensive, timely and effective.

In 2010, the American Society for Quality (ASQ) joined this

collaborative alliance, which truly aligns these leading organizations

to a single standard for Lean certification, providing manufacturers

and their supply chains with a roadmap for workforce development.

This Lean program is the benchmark for achievements and personal

growth in Lean.

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This journey has allowed me to meet and interact with many outstanding Lean

practitioners who have generously shared their time and experiences. I have had

the honor to coach and work with improvement teams that have exceeded my

expectations time and again. Having the certification process under my belt gives me much greater

credibility. Some of the people I have met through the Lean certification process have gone on to

become clients of my company or have recommended me to others.

Pat Wardwell

Lean Gold Certified (LGC)

Chief Operating Officer

Greater Boston Manufacturing Partnership

Ihave personally trained over 100 internal lean practitioners for a prominent Fortune 100

company. They all passed their Lean Bronze Knowledge Exam and, together, have

delivered several million dollars of cost savings for their global organization in the first two

years of the program. The value of the Lean Certification is beyond question for this firm. Bronze and Silver

Certifications are written into their performance assessments and are a requirement to progress to higher

positions of leadership.

Jeff Fuchs

Lean Silver Certified (LSC)

President

Neovista Consulting, LLC

The certification has helped our organizations Lean efforts by giving us a standard

for Lean coaches within our Lean office and embedded in other departments. By

having an established body of knowledge and testing methodology, we have been

able to quickly develop and deploy Lean coach training for our organization to accelerate our Lean

Journey. The Lean Certification is now a requirement for all Lean coaches in our organization.

Jauna Werner

Lean Bronze Certified (LBC)

Lean Team Leader

Memorial Health

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Understanding of Resources.

Confidence in Choices.

The best Lean professionals performing the right Lean

activities. Thats the situation most businesses want.

With an established Lean standard, businesses gain

greater confidence in their project choices. Multiple

certification levels are available based on key

applications tactical, integrative and strategic. As

companies seek resources for improvement projects,

they can quickly and confidently select the right Lean

professional based on their specific business

requirements.

Companies enjoy a clear understanding of the

capability of their resources. And by effectively using

these resources, they can confidently attain their Lean

goals faster and more efficiently.

Growth. Development. Mentoring.

The Lean Certification program provides the

opportunity for significant training and development

for both individuals and companies. Individuals begin

at the tactical level (Bronze). As their career

progresses, candidates build upon their professional

knowledge and skill set while also advancing within

the Lean Certification program. Companies have the

same option to develop their employees using Lean

Certification as their guide. As employees advancewithin the company, they can do the same within

the Lean Certification program.

Mentoring is a fundamental part of the certification

program. As certification candidates progress, they

are required to mentor or coach others. This sharing of

knowledge helps to mold new Lean experts with a

clear understanding of the industry standard. This

unique and distinguishing requirement reinforces the

alignment of Lean principles. Candidates can mentor a

fellow colleague or use Lean Registry to find a protg.

The Lean Registry, a free community connection and

collaboration space for lean practitioners, allows users

to post needs/expertise directly to their profile, create

virtual groups and make safe connections more easily.

Registrants can easily search through shared profiles

to find who might match a specific need they have

and then send an invitation to connect. Users control

if or when to accept a connection and/or share

contact information.

Easier Processes. Globally.

Companies that want easier processes may just get

them. The certification program through systematic

documentation of projects, education, and training

requirements can help standardize Lean practices

within organizations, regardless of size or industry. The

company experiences improved productivity, quality andcustomer responsiveness, while minimizing costs.

Furthermore, as suppliers integrate the Lean Certification

program, additional benefits are realized. Imagine the

alignment of an entire extended supply chain working

toward a common standard and practice of Lean.

Credentials and Mobility.

This industry-leading Lean Certification program is

awarded based on knowledge and experience.

Whether Bronze, Silver or Gold, candidates who earn

this certification must continually demonstrate, through

renewals, that they adhere to accepted Lean

principles. The reward is a portable, professional

credential that travels with certified individuals as they

change jobs and move within or among companies

and industries.

Companies and individuals alike can look to these

credentials as the identifying mark of the effective

practice of Lean knowledge and abilities.


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KNOWLEDGE + EXPERIENCE = LEAN STRENGTH


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T

he true strength of Lean comes over time through depth of

knowledge and experience. The Lean Certification program

comprises Bronze, Silver and Gold levels to represent the

growing achievement by Lean practitioners.

Starting with the tactical nature of the Bronze level, candidates build

their way to Silver and, then, Gold as they learn and gain additional

experiences. Individuals or companies can set the pace at which

progression develops.

All certification candidates must complete the requirements of each

level before they progress to the next level. The progression model

shows how each certification builds upon the development

achieved in the previous certification.

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earned my Lean Bronze Certification (LBC) while working within the

automotive industry. When my position was eliminated due to

restructuring, I was able to leverage my Lean Certification to make a

successful transition to the healthcare industry. The knowledge that I gained going

through the certification process reading the recommended books, understanding how

to document my project work in my portfolio, and capturing my education credits

is invaluable.

Tim Pettry


Certification Oversight and Appeals Committee

Cleveland Clinic

Ihave been recognized both within our company and with other

organizations as being a Lean leader. I think it is a great experience to be

recognized not only for knowledge, but also for results achieved through

hands-on experiences. Lean gives all types of companies and industries a common

language and process.

Danny Jones


RCI Manager

The HON Company

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T

he Bronze Certification level evaluates a persons TACTICAL Lean experience.

Attaining Lean Bronze Certification shows that candidates possess a solid

understanding of Lean principles and tools. They are able to tactically implement

Lean to drive improvements and show measurable results. They deploy and apply Lean

principles, concepts and methods locally, within a work cell, work group or value stream.

In addition, they are expected to teach the basic tools of Lean.

This is the starting point for every certification candidate. Every candidate must complete

the Bronze-level requirements before progressing to the next level.

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Phase I Exam

The examination is the beginning phase in the certification

process. Exam content is linked to a specific body of knowledge.

Candidates pursuing Lean Bronze Certification are expected to

successfully pass the approximately 170-question, 3-hour exam

before moving to the portfolio phase.

Phase II Portfolio

Lean Certification candidates continually exercise their Lean

knowledge by participating in activities in which they apply

Lean principles and tools. At the Bronze-Level, practitioners

demonstrate their experience through the development of

their Lean portfolio.

In the portfolio, using the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, candidatesprovide summary documentation of their best Lean events,

projects and activities completed, the results and an overall

reflection of their work.

The portfolio is reviewed by peers who are Lean Certified. This

important phase highlights the peer-to-peer development

inherent in the program.

Lean Bronze

Certification OnlineReview Program.Launched in May 2009, the

Lean Bronze Certification

Online Review Program consists

of 8 online courses that help

candidates prepare for the

Lean Bronze Certification

exam. Candidates can focus

their study efforts on the

breadth of Body of Knowledge

topics that they may be tested

on as part of the exam. This is

not intended to be used as

Lean training, but as

review/preparation for the

exam. Available for individual

purchase or a corporate

site license.

General Requirements to Qualify

Successful completion of the exam

Education, training & development requirements

5 tactical Lean projects and a portfolio reflection that passes peer review

Lean Bronze

Certification OnlineReview Program.


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he Lean Certification Program added just the right ingredient, helping

to distinguish myself from the crowd. As a result, my career has been

fast-tracked to a management position with full P&L responsibility in a

multinational corporation.

All of the Lean programs executed under my leadership were positively impacted by

cutting lead times and quality costs by up to 50%, increasing productivity up to 40% and

reducing inventories by as much as 50%. My team is focused on our Lean efforts,

reaching beyond the shop floor to other functions of the business for better stability of

processes and sustainability of improvements.

Marian Lemne, P.Eng.PMP


Plant Manager

Surface Systems

My Lean Certification has favorably influenced my consulting practice

in closing contracts. As a sole proprietor, the certification has

provided validation of experience and capability that resulted in

getting contracts that might have otherwise gone to another consultant.

In addition, I have recently been offered a permanent position with a client company. I

believe my certification was a significant influence in their decision. While the other

candidates interviewed could only state their Lean experience, I could prove it.

Larry Anderson


Vice President of Operations

Permian Holdings


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ilver-level candidates are evaluated on the INTEGRATION of Lean principles and

tools. The integration of Lean activities, coupled with organizational restructuring, is

necessary to transform and sustain Lean operation of a complete value stream.

Candidates at the Silver level should be fully capable of orchestrating this transformation

of a complete value stream through the application of Lean. Candidates must also

demonstrate a keen ability to mentor and coach others on both tactical and integrative

Lean principles and tools.

Mentoring requirements at this level distinguish this professional certification from

other programs.

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Phase I ExamThe examination is the beginning phase in the

certification process. Exam content is linked to

a specific body of knowledge. Lean Silver

Certification candidates are expected to

successfully pass the approximately

160-question, 3-hour exam before moving

to the portfolio phase.

Phase II PortfolioLean Certification candidates continually

exercise their Lean knowledge and experience

by participating in and leading tactical and

integrative Lean projects. At the Silver level,practitioners demonstrate their leadership of

complete value stream transformation by

means of their Lean portfolio, which is peer

viewed. Candidates must also provide

evidence of tactical events, projects and

activities, and how they integrate tactical

activities for value stream transformation.

Mentoring/Coaching

Lean practitioners invest both in their own Lean

training and development and that of others.

At the integrative level, they help to develop

others on their Lean journey. Candidates arerequired to provide evidence, through their

portfolio, that they are working to coach and

mentor other Lean practitioners.

Candidates are encouraged to coach and

mentor someone within their own company or

with whom a previous mentoring relationship

exists. If needed, candidates can also use the

Lean Registry to find a protg to mentor.

General Requirements

to Qualify Completion of Bronze-Level Certification

requirements


Education, training & development

requirements

Pass peer review of portfolio requirements

3 tactical Lean projects

2 value stream projects

1 mentoring/coaching report

1 portfolio reflection


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tttaining the Gold-Level Certification has allowed me to deepen

my understanding of Lean principles and I have been able to

bring that learning to other companies that I work with. In a

direct-line management role, I often reflect on what I have learned through the

certification process and how I can improve the development of our employees to

help them to grow in their own Lean journeys. My Lean credential sets a good

example for the people who work for me; they have now all attained Bronze

Certification. And, I can think of several people who have taken time to contact me

after they received their Bronze Certification because they wanted me to know they

appreciated my help and support.

Pat Wardwell

Lean Gold Certified (LGC)

Chief Operating Officer

Greater Boston Manufacturing Partnership


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t the Gold level, candidates focus on the STRATEGIC transformation of the enterprise.

Strategic Lean is a Lean transformation of an enterprise: a business or organization

systematically working toward a common goal. This may be an entire company, a

plant, a business unit, a satellite office, and may include external suppliers and customers.

Gold-level candidates apply Lean principles and tools through a structured and systemic

approach to achieve significant business results across the organization.

Candidates at the Gold-Level have sufficient Lean experience and knowledge to teach

Lean strategy and leadership. They deploy this knowledge throughout the extended

enterprise.

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Phase I Exam

The examination is the beginning phase in the

certification process. Exam content is linked to a

specific body of knowledge. Lean Gold

Certification candidates are expected to

successfully pass the approximately 150-question,

3-hour exam before moving to the portfolio phase.

Phase II Portfolio

Lean certification candidates continually

exercise their Lean knowledge and experience

by participating in activities in which they apply

discrete Lean principles.

Gold-level candidates demonstrate their

experience by means of a Lean portfolio, which

is evaluated by a team of Lean experts.

Candidates must be fully capable of:

Applying Lean principles and tools to driveimprovements

Showing measurable results for an enterprise

Orchestrating the transformation of multiple

and extended value streams

Defining and leading enterprise strategic

transformation

Mentoring/Coaching

Lean practitioners help shape each other. At the

Gold-level, candidates are required to show they

are coaching and developing candidates at the

Bronze and/or Silver level. Candidates may

coach and mentor someone within their own

company or with whom a previous mentoringrelationship exists. If needed, candidates can use

the Lean Registry to locate a protg to mentor.

Interview

Candidates at this level are expected to

interview with a team of Lean Certified

professionals and/or program oversight

committee who will evaluate the candidates

applied knowledge related to the portfolio

evidence presented.

General Requirements to Qualify Completion of Bronze- and Silver-Level

Certification requirements


Education, training & development

requirements

Panel-approved portfolio

1 tactical Lean project

2 value stream projects

2 strategic projects

1 mentoring/coaching report

1 portfolio reflection

Final interview panel


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SME The Society of Manufacturing Engineers

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers is the worlds leading professional society

supporting manufacturing education. Through its member programs, publication,

expositions and professional development resources, SME promotes an increased

awareness of manufacturing engineering and helps keep manufacturing

professionals up-to-date on leading trends and technologies. Headquartered in

Michigan, SME influences more than half a million manufacturing engineers and

executives annually. The Society has members in 70 countries and is supported bya network of hundreds of chapters worldwide. www.sme.org

AME The Association for Manufacturing Excellence

The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME), founded in 1985, is the

premier organization for the exchange of knowledge in enterprise excellence.

AME members come together to explore Lean thinking and other enterprise

improvement methods, exchange best practices, and network in order to

advance their careers and improve the performance of their organizations.

AME sponsors the annual International Lean Conference and publishes the award

winning Targetmagazine. It also conducts over 60 seminars and workshops

throughout North America each year. www.ame.org

The Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence

The Shingo Prize was established in 1988 to promote awareness of lean concepts

and to recognize companies that achieve world-class operational excellence

status around the globe. The Shingo Prize philosophy is that world-class business

performance is achieved through a deep understanding and integration of lean

principles, lean systems of management, and the wise application of lean tools

and techniques to create a sustainable culture of continuous improvement.

www.shingoprize.org

ASQ American Society for Quality

ASQ (American Society for Quality) has been the worlds leading authority on

quality for more than 60 years. With more than 85,000 individual and organizational

members, the professional association advances learning, quality improvement

and knowledge exchange to improve business results and to create better

workplaces and communities worldwide. As a champion of the quality movement,

ASQ offers technologies, concepts, tools and training to quality professionals,

quality practitioners and everyday consumers. ASQ has been the sole administrator

of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award since 1991.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., ASQ is a founding sponsor of the American

Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), a prominent quarterly economic indicator, and

also produces the Quarterly Quality Report. www.asq.org

THE SHINGO PRIZEforOPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

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CONTACT:

Society of Manufacturing Engineers

One SME Drive, P.O. Box 930

Dearborn, MI 48121-0930

313.425.3000

www.sme.org/leancert

Email: [email protected]

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