Why OEM Lean 101?

Jason Meyers Senior Vice President and Chief Economist for the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association stated in a 2007 report "Manufacturers in Canada, The Lean Challenge" that:

Manufacturing in Canada is the Single Largest Business Sector in Canada

OEM Lean 101 is in a great position to educate the entire workforce in this business sector by using this distance education format.

Manufacturing in Canada Directly Accounts for 17% of Canada's GDP ... 2.1 Million Canadians are Employed in Manufacturing

OEM is doing its part to keep the right jobs in the country by ensuring that the skills needed are being delivered to all employees, and potential employees in this industry through the Lean 101 course.

Manufacturing Wage Levels are 22% National Average

The skills can be applied in ANY BUSINESS. Lean 101 teaches transferable skills such as problem solving, and analytical thinking.

Manufacturing accounts for 2/3 of Canada's Goods and Services Exports ($450 Billion), 2/3 of Private Sector R&D in Canada and has reduced GHG emissions below 1990 Levels

OEM is committed to working with Manufacturing companies to remain competitive, improve their bottom line and develop the in-house resources to be successful into the future.

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