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Membership Information

Center for Operational Excellence

Profile of Current Corporate Members:

  • Annual sales of at least $100 million.
  • Participate in global markets.
  • Organizations focusing on operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives.

COE Membership Affiliation Process:

  1. Company completes application form and submits to Administrative Director. Applying company is presented to Advisory Board for approval.
  2. COE membership is intended to be a three year commitment (minimum). Company appoints one executive for membership on Advisory Board. Company appoints one or more managers as contact person(s) to the COE.

Board Member Responsibilities:

  • Attend bi-annual advisory board member meetings.
  • Participate in COE activities and decisions.
  • Network with other COE members to achieve the goal of world class excellence in operations.