The Lean Library Leangulf �The Lean Gulf Institute publishes books and materials, runs workshops and conferences, and conducts research and consulting projects that helps companies transform themselves into lean enterprises, based on the principles of the Toyota Production System. The Institute helps managers and executives develop the leadership behaviors that sustain lean enterprises. CMTC �CMTC provides consulting and technical services in southern California for improving organization, industry productivity and global competitiveness. CMTC is affiliated with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and is part of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program. The MEP Program contains 60 centers across the U.S. to serve the manufacturing community. New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership �New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership (New Mexico MEP) is part of a national network which provides technical and business resources to manufacturers who are prepared to expand their capabilities and increase profitability.� Project Management Institute �The premier site for project management... Vital and forward thinking � focused on the needs of project management professionals worldwide; that�s the Project Management Institute of today.� The Society of Manufacturing Engineers �The Society of Manufacturing Engineers is dedicated to bringing people and information together to advance manufacturing knowledge. It is internationally recognized by manufacturing practitioners, companies and other organizations as their source for information, education, and networking�� American Society for Training & Development �ASTD (American Society for Training & Development) is the world�s largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals. ASTD�s members come from more than 100 countries and connect locally in 140 U.S. chapters and 24 Global Networks. Members work in thousands of organizations of all sizes, in government, as independent consultants, and suppliers.� The National Association of Female Executives �The National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) is the largest women's professional association and the largest women business owners' organization in the country, providing resources and services through education, networking, and public advocacy to empower its members to achieve career success and financial security.� Lingos �LINGOs (Learning for International Non-Governmental Organizations) works to improve the performance lower the cost and increase the effectiveness of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs.) Together, LINGOs member agencies provide humanitarian relief and development assistance to over 750 million people around the world.� |