Competitive Manufacturing Initiative

A continuous improvement program that will result in an increase in productivity through the reduction of waste.

What is CMI?
Competitive Manufacturing Initiative (CMI) is a training program specifically designed to assist manufacturing businesses achieve real bottom line results and sets the platform for positive cultural change. 

Based on Lean Manufacturing principles, the program utilises strong Project Management techniques combined with proven Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma improvement methodologies aimed at generating continuous and sustainable improvements for business. 

Whether it's lead time improvements, cost reductions, identifying waste, quality and customer service improvements, improved communication between management and employees or inventory reductions, experience demonstrates results from implementing Competitive Manufacturing in the workplace. 

Certificate III & Certificate IV Traineeships are conducted over 24-36 months in NSW.  The program varies from state to state, and will take your people through to completion of a continuous improvement project setting them up to gain a nationally recognised qualification as they learn to apply modern manufacturing excellence in the workplace. 

Employers may be eligible for Government incentives of up to $4,000 per person, upon meeting eligibility criteria to offset the cost of training.

Want to find out more? 
• How a CMI Program can be beneficial to your business and your people
• How a CMI Program is implemented – Workplace practical training
• What you need to do to get started
• Costs in implementing a CMI Program

For more information on Competitive Manufacturing Initiative, download the brochure.

Click here to view editorials on the successful outcomes of the implementation of the Competitive Manufacturing program in the workplace.