In the context of contin­uous growth and devel­op­ment, Cremer Speci­aal­ma­chines has recently made a signif­i­cant invest­ment in its staff by starting two groups of a total of 20 colleagues with the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training in February and April 2024. The green belt symbol­izes the third level of training. This step empha­sizes Cremer’s commit­ment to improving quality and effi­ciency for the benefit of its customers.

The Lean Six Sigma method­ology, aimed at contin­u­ously improving internal processes, is a core part of Cremer’s Oper­a­tional Excel­lence program. With the focus on Plan­ning, Lead Time, Delivery Reli­a­bility and Quality, Cremer is taking a signif­i­cant step forward in strength­ening its market posi­tion and preparing for future growth.

System­at­i­cally improving

The training was provided by René Visser from PEEC (Produc­tivity Engi­neering Excel­lence Corpo­ra­tion) and offered the partic­i­pants not only a thor­ough theo­ret­ical foun­da­tion but also the oppor­tu­nity to apply their knowl­edge prac­ti­cally. Almost all partic­i­pants success­fully obtained their certifi­cate after an inten­sive week of training and taking an exam, proof of their dedi­ca­tion and profes­sional compe­tence.

The program does not end with obtaining certifi­cates. The next step is the imple­men­ta­tion of the acquired knowl­edge in prac­tice through the selec­tion of concrete projects. During a brain­storming session, various prob­lems were iden­ti­fied, which, after careful consul­ta­tion and assess­ment against the objec­tives of Oper­a­tional Excel­lence, led to the selec­tion of six projects.

Applying knowl­edge in prac­tice

The so-called DMAIC method will be followed for each selected project. The DMAIC method, an acronym for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control, forms the back­bone of these projects. It offers a system­atic and struc­tured approach that facil­i­tates evidence-backed improve­ments. This method­ology under­lines Cremer’s commit­ment to fact-based deci­sion-making and the pursuit of contin­uous improve­ment.

Cremer Speci­aal­ma­chines is proud of this devel­op­ment and looks forward to the posi­tive impact that this training and the resulting projects will have on the orga­ni­za­tion as well as our employees. With the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training, Cremer is once again estab­lishing itself as a progres­sive player that recog­nizes the value of knowl­edge and contin­uous improve­ment and applies it for the benefit of its customers.