a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping manufacturers excel through the exchange of best practices and leadership development, is leading the way in addressing the opportunities ahead.AME has been a forum for leaders to share, learn, and grow since 1985, equipping organizations to thrive in an era that demands both innovation and resilience. A MANUFACTURING RENAISSANCE ROOTED IN PEOPLE-CENTERED LEADERSHIP AME’s vision is “a manufacturing renaissance driven by people-centric leadership coupled with enterprise excellence.” We believe that operational excellence is inseparable from how we lead and empower the people doing the work. Operational improvement is often associated with tools like lean and six sigma.Yet the most successful companies recognize that technology and tools alone won’t deliver lasting results. It is leadership that listens, develops talent and builds cultures where every employee can contribute ideas and take ownership of improvement. Leaders who embrace people-centered leadership understand that strong employee relationships create healthier, more engaged workplaces. When organizations genuinely value their people, they foster a culture where team members are motivated, committed and eager to contribute their best. According to Gallup, people-centered organizations consistently outperform their competitors because they invest in employee growth, value their input and leverage their strengths. The evidence is clear that how an organization treats its people directly leads to a culture of continuous improvement. OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: MORE THAN A SET OF TOOLS Operational excellence is an organizational mindset and way of operating that becomes “the way we do business.” At its core, operational excellence represents the blend of strategy, process efficiency, workforce engagement and strategic alignment. AME’s community is deeply rooted in the practitionerto-practitioner model, where leaders share tangible experiences, challenges and lessons learned. In 131 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 13, ISSUE 01 ASSOCIATION FOR MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE (AME)
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