High performance in manufacturing means pursuing lean strategies that help companies produce "better, faster and cheaper"

Several years ago, five new high performance consortia were “seed funded” with small grants through the Oregon Workforce Investment Board, Manufacturing Committee. The small grants paid for part–time staff to do outreach, assess member needs, arrange lean training, and coordinate learning tours and other key activities. These critical state investments, which were matched by private and other resources, have proven invaluable as the “glue” which has allowed more than 100 firms to begin their high performance journeys.

These groups continue with various funding support, including membership fees, economic development and workforce partners, and in-kind contributions. Six consortia throughout Oregon are committed to working toward (together in meeting) their high performance goals. Click below to learn more about the consortia, their activities and who to contact.

Emerald Valley–High Performance Enterprise Consortium (EV-HPEC)

EV–HPEC represents a cross-section of Lane County businesses interested in sharing and disseminating information on best practices in lean and high-performance processes. Read more.

High Desert Enterprise Consortium (HiDEC)

Based in Central Oregon, HiDEC is an organization dedicated to providing access to quality training, continuing education and a creative forum for sharing ideas to achieve world-class performance. Read more.

Mid-Willamette High Performance Consortium (MWHPC)

MWHPC is comprised of a group of manufacturing businesses throughout Polk, Yamhill, and Marion Counties dedicated to ensuring all Mid-Willamette manufacturers are high performing, profitable, and thriving in the global economy. Read more.

Northwest High Performance Enterprise Consortium (NWHPEC)

The first high performance consortium in Oregon, NWHPEC represents a cross-section of Oregon and SW Washington businesses interested in the sharing and dissemination of information regarding best practices. Read more.

Oregon Biosciences High Performance Consortium (OBA HPC)

OBA HPC serves the needs of the bioscience industry statewide, providing information, training and support for companies pursuing a higher standard of performance through the implementation of Lean activities. Read more.

Southern Oregon High Performance Enterprise Consortium (SOHPEC)

SOHPEC is comprised of a broad cross-section of enterprises with the vision, mission and management commitment to achieve "world-class" performance capabilities. SOHPEC promotes enterprise excellence for success in today's and tomorrow's competitive environment by setting performance benchmarks and sharing information, training and resources. Read more.