Programs and Projects
Centre of Excellence (COE)
Our vision for Manitoba manufacturing is for CME as the business association to be at the hub of a “Centre of Excellence”, a virtual connected network best linking Manitoba manufacturers to each other, suppliers, resources, customers, and the community. This vision would ensure global competitiveness and a more secure future for Manitoba. To that end, we have proposed a “Centre of Excellence” initiative managed by CME and funded by industry and the federal and provincial governments. The Centre of Excellence (COE) initiative is designed to provide support to manufacturers seeking to become world-class and globally competitive through improving productivity, technology, trade and human resource development.
CME wants to ensure that all current and future needs of manufacturing companies are addressed through a range of both existing and new resources. As the network hub, CME works as the catalyst, promoter and facilitator of these connections, making Manitoba the leading manufacturing and exporting location.
Programs and projects include:
Lean Training
Workshops provide awareness of the productivity enhancing tools and resources available through the concepts of “Lean”. Delivered by industry practitioners, these programs develop the core skills of employees from all levels of your organization.
Best Practice Plant Tours
See how some Manitoba plants have outclassed the world in various areas of best practices and innovation.
Lean Manufacturing Consortia
Take advantage of knowledge readily available from other Manitoba manufacturers:
- Consortia are formal groups committed to lean manufacturing and willing to share successes as well as challenges.
- Special Interest groups are formed by those with a common interest.
- CEO councils share strategic business issues, challenges and solutions.
Hands-On Consultancy
For plant assessments, management workshops, and Kaizen blitzes.
Economic Development Plan for the Manufacturing Sector in Manitoba
A Strategic Plan to Enhance the Global Competitiveness of Manitoba's Manufacturing Firms
Association Partnerships
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) works in partnership with various associations by coordinating efforts, capitalizing on opportunities, and reducing duplication of efforts.
The Discovery Program
The Discovery Program inspires youth to experience the creative and exciting world of modern manufacturing and explore unique job opportunities available right here in Manitoba.
Working in teams from, Math/Physics, Science, Business, Design/Graphic Arts, Electronics and Vocational curricula, students are challenged Students will be challenged to utilize their essential skills in a team environment.
Teams display their final product and business plan at the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Annual Summit. Industry judges will provide valuable feedback and identify the top three teams.