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Hands On Help for America's Manufacturers 
Managing
today's manufacturing operation is challenging. There are constant pressures to cut costs, improve quality, meet environmental and
international standards, and get to market faster with new and improved
products.
Given these realities, it's no wonder that more manufacturers are
taking advantage of a national network of manufacturing "coaches"
who help level the playing field for America's small and medium-sized
manufacturers. In Washington, it is called Impact Washington (Impact WA).
Impact WA Clients Include Manufacturers who want:
- Assistance locating needed resources
- expert, impartial advice or alternatives
- help solving business problem
- to reverse negative business trends
- to implement new technologies/ processes
What is Impact WA?
Impact WA is an independent, not-for-profit organization that offers products
and services that meet the needs of local manufacturers. Impact WA is
staffed by manufacturing specialists who have years of practical
experience providing technical and business assistance.
Assessment is The First Step
Firms begin their Impact WA relationship through an assessment of the
company's operations. Our manufacturing experts will review the
manufacturing process, plant layout, inventory, material flow and
procedures. They then prepare an evaluation of the firm and its
operations. These findings are reviewed with the company's management
and the results turned into a simple solution, or detailed action
plan.
Partnerships to Benefit Firms
Sometimes, the technical guidance needed by a manufacturer is best
found beyond Impact WA and that is when the value of Impact WA is most apparent.
Through local and national networks, WMS can identify resources
that can help improve a
company's performance.
Impact WA Seminars & Training
To help manufacturers improve their knowledge, Impact WA provides a variety
of training programs on a range of topics, such as ISO 9000, Lean,
Industrial Marketing, Six Sigma, waste reduction, hiring employees,
or profiling
new technologies.
Contacting Impact WA
For additional information call Impact WA at 425-438-1146 or visit their
web site at www.impactwashington.org
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