Over the past few years, there's been a lot of talk in the collision repair industry about using manufacturing techniques such as "lean manufacturing," "Six Sigma," and Theory of Constraints. To help shops adapt these lean principles to their business, C&D offers the Process Centered Environment program, a continuous improvement initiative developed by AkzoNobel to help its customers transform their businesses, allowing them to thrive and prosper in the marketplace.

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A Tourist's Guide - Intro to PCE
This course is designed for collision center managers and owners who are interested in learning the benefits and challenges of pursuing a PCE journey. In this session, we'll explore the basics of transforming a business into a Process-Centered Environment.

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Tips for First Time Travelers - Preparing for a Process Centered Environment
This course provides leaders and team members with a plan to guide the change process and create a truly empowered workforce. Learn the role of your cusotmers, your leaders, your managers and your team members in a continuous improvement environment.

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Avoid Excess Baggage - Implementing 5S
5S is the key to workplace organization and standardization through visual management. This course teaches the principles and techniques needed to apply 5S and establish visual management systems to improve communication and adherence to standards.

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Upgrade to First Class - Principles of Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement is more than just a mindset – it’s a mindset combined with the right toolset. This module focuses on the toolset needed to support the mindset of Continuous Improvement. The mindset? – that’s up to you.

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If you're interested in learning more about how implementing a Process Centered Environment can improve your business, contact us.