The North Carolina State University Industrial Extension Service (IES) improves the competitiveness of North Carolina manufacturing firms with training and certifications in lean manufacturing systems. These offerings include in-plant applications, public training and manufacturing networks based on the principles and practices of the renowned Toyota Production System.
In addition, Six Sigma training provides engineers, technically-oriented managers and analysts the tools to make their processes nearly defect-free. Some of the world’s most successful manufacturing, healthcare and financial organizations use Six Sigma to gain high rates of efficiency and consistency of their processes.
For more information, course descriptions and success stories from companies who are implementing lean manufacturing and Six Sigma techniques, visit N.C. State University's Industrial Extension Service’s Lean Enterprise Solutions and Six Sigma Solutions websites.