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	NIST SURVEY On an annual basis members of the alliances will receive notification to participate in the NIST survey. Participation in the NIST survey is a requirement of alliance membership. The survey seeks to quantify benefits that you receive as a member of the alliance and from any additional association with SCMEP. The survey is conducted by an independent marketing company and can be completed by phone, fax or online. This survey is very important as it is used by NIST to evaluate SCMEP. Please don't forget to fill it out when it arrives!
	------------------------- LEAN CERTIFICATION For those members who may be interested, Lean certification is available, sponsored by SME, AME, ASQ, and The Shingo Prize. Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels may be achieved by a combination of examinations and experience. For more information, visit the web site www.sme.org/lean-certification.aspx
	------------------------- BUSINESS GROWTH WORKSHOPS SCMEP is hosting a series of workshops around South Carolina on growing your business. Cost in only $25 and includes lunch. Workshops are scheduled in Rock Hill, Aiken, Orangeburg, and Florence. Click here for dates and to register.
	------------------------- SHINGO PRIZE It's not too early to begin planning to apply for a Shingo Prize. The prize is an internationally recognized symbol of manufacturing excellence, and many alliance members would be excellent challengers for it. For more information visit the web site www.shingoprize.org.
	------------------------- CASE STUDIES POSTED Alliance members may visit the members' area for interesting case studies from member plants. --------------------------- More News...

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South Carolina Lean Alliances

These six membership-based groups were formed to share best practices and LEAN techniques/principles. Each group operates independently and conducts a series of meetings and facility tours to help increase awareness of LEAN.

> CSRA Lean Alliance

The Central Savannah River Area Lean Alliance, based in Aiken County, has members in the Aiken-Augusta area.

> Low Country Lean Alliance

The Low Country Lean Alliance, based in Charleston, has members in the area surrounding Charleston County and served by Trident Tech.

> Midlands Lean Alliance

The Midlands Lean Alliance, based in Columbia, has members in Richland and Lexington Counties, and the surrounding counties.

> Metrolina Lean Alliance

The Metrolina Lean Alliance, based in York County, has members in the Charlotte-Rock Hill area.

> Pee Dee Lean Alliance

The Pee Dee Lean Alliance, based in Florence County, has members in the ten-county area surrounding Florence County and served by Northeast Tech or Florence-Darlington Tech.

> Upstate Lean Alliance

The Upstate Lean Alliance, based in Greenville County, is the largest alliance in the state and has members in Upstate South Carolina and adjacent North Carolina areas.

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