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PRZOOM - /newswire/ -
Irvine, CA, United States, 08/12/2010 - The Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA) announced that W Machine Works, Inc., located in San Fernando, CA, has achieved SEA Stage One Certification.
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W Machine Works is a SDB and AS9100 certified CNC contract manufacturer in Southern California. W Machine Works uses first-rate multi-axis, multi-spindle high speed CNC machinery. Cellular manufacturing, horizontal milling, multiple pallet changers and bar load/bar feed technology is utilized for unmanned machining and quick turnaround. “SEA certification not only validates the maturity of our processes but has lead to a marked improvement in our work-force development.” says Marzel Neckien, president of W Machine. “We believe this certification is equal in importance to our AS9100 certification. Quality and process improvement are a must in order to survive the increasing cost pressures in the A&D industries.” said Neckien, the current Chair of SEA’s Supplier Advisory Council.
SEA is an unprecedented aerospace and defense alliance led by sub-tier suppliers committed to accelerating supply chain performance. SEA provides a proven turnkey system for supplier development targeted to mid-tier aerospace and defense customers and provides an industry voice for suppliers on issues affecting supply chain performance. SEA also provides a platform for supplier visibility, performance improvement and collaboration.
Virtually all major prime and tier-one contractors who founded SEA, helped to develop the SEA Certification as the preferred approach to continuous improvement and process management. “While the SEA Certification is voluntary, it will distinguish the highest performing supplier companies and provide our customers with a reliable way to identify low-risk, high-performing suppliers,” said, Michael G. Beason, Founder, Chairman and CEO for SEA.
SEA Certification follows the three stages of the SEA Roadmap for development (Stage One – Stabilization, Stage Two – Supply Chain Integration, and Stage Three – Sustainability). Supplier companies pursue the coveted SEA Certification for each Stage of the Roadmap. To become certified, a supplier company must satisfactorily meet criteria in four critical areas: Leadership and Culture, Workforce Development, Operational Excellence, and Business Results.
SEA (seaonline.org) sponsors include Glovia, Ellison Technologies, DMG/Mori Seiki, The Rule Group and America Approved. SEA partners and alliances include The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), Vistage International, The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG), A|D|S, the UK’s AeroSpace, Defence and Security Trade Organization and The California Space Authority.
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