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Caterpillar Certifies WCI with SQEP Silver

World Class Industries has been awarded Caterpillar-SQEP Silver Certification. Previously Bronze Certified for 8-years, WCI has continued to elevate its performance in sales, manufacturing, design, quality, and logistics management. WCI works collaboratively with Caterpillar to drive initiatives that result in breakthrough quality improvements resulting in WCI being one of Caterpillar's core suppliers.

Caterpillar created the SQEP program to recognize supplier quality excellence. Caterpillar Core Suppliers play an integral role in driving a zero-defect mentality into the supply chain management processes and culture and are utilizing systems and processes that produce results that meet and/or exceed CAT's expectations. Certificates are awarded only to suppliers that have achieved the highest levels of quality, delivery, process control, and Six-Sigma.

WCI has now been an SQEP certified supplier for Caterpillar for nine consecutive years and looks forward to continuing to work collaboratively with Caterpillar in future.

World Class Industries Receives Hall of Fame Award for 5 Consecutive Years as John Deere "Partner-Level Supplier"

World Class Industries has earned recognition as a Partner-Level Supplier for 2016 and was inducted into the Supplier Hall of Fame in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. Hall of Fame status is given after a supplier attains a Partner-level rating for five consecutive years. The Partner-Level status is Deere & Company's highest supplier rating. We were up for the honor in recognition of our dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality, as well as our commitment to continuous improvement.

Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, cost management, delivery, technical support, and wavelength, which is a measure of responsiveness. John Deere Supply Management created the program in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.

Preparing for the Return of American Manufacturing

Manufacturing production in the United States is at an all-time high. Worldwide, the U.S. trails only China in value-added manufacturing. This surge can boost employment opportunities and compensation for blue-collar workers who have been displaced for the better part of the last century. To prepare for the economic resurgence, American manufacturers must invest in growth by taking the following steps: steps:

1. Improve Your Organization: Now is the time for manufacturers to position themselves for organizational growth. According to the Institute for Supply Management, stronger orders and production have been reported across the board from manufacturers in America. Invest in new hires, innovative technology, and expansion during this time of high production demand!
2. Find Opportunities for Manufacturing Growth: Manufacturers focused specifically on growth were twice as likely to find opportunities to expand their business. High-growth manufacturers invest their time in planning through internet research, analytic data, and production assessment. Eliminate bottlenecks in the process and take the time to refine your existing production model.
3. Invest in the Latest Manufacturing Technology: Information technology and robotic systems are at the peak of innovation and manufacturing business intelligence is forever changed by the inventions of today and tomorrow. Embrace the change. Invest where it counts and put money towards new machines, training, and technological research to find innovative ways to improve your production, cut costs, and successfully handle the high demands the manufacturing industry is experiencing!
4. Focus on Customers: When things are going well, we tend to lose our focus. Never forget about the people who come first, the customers. With this resurgence in manufacturing economy, you're positioned to give back to your loyal customer base. Invest in them and they will invest in you. It's that simple!

World Class Industries is taking this opportunity by storm and embracing the comeback of the manufacturing industry with open arms by investing in the research of tomorrow. We encourage our partners to enjoy this prosperous time by looking to improve their business and become a manufacturing growth-seeking company!