Aerospace and defense supplier Perfekta begins implementation of the SEA Lean Enterprise System.
Irvine, California (PRWeb) April 1, 2007 -- Perfekta Incorporated, located in Wichita, Kansas, is launching the implementation of the Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA) Lean Enterprise System.
The Lean Enterprise System (LES) is the continuous improvement system developed by aerospace, defense, and space suppliers. The LES helps suppliers build new capabilities that will enable them to better support the emerging needs of their customers. The LES also builds a culture where lean production principles and standard work are applied throughout the organization to ensure sustained improvements in delivery and quality while reducing lead times and cost.
Perfekta is a manufacturer of complex monolithic machined components and structures. Founded in 1984, Perfekta has evolved from a small parts supplier to an entity that manufactures medium to complex aerospace components and structures. With over 87,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space and a work force of 200 employees, Perfekta prides itself in the quality and service it provides to the aerospace industry. Perfekta offers its customers integrated solutions that are based in their core manufacturing competencies. Perfekta's expertise lies in multi-axis machining of medium to large monolithic aluminum, titanium and hard metals components. In a continuous effort to meet customer needs, Perfekta has expanded its array of services in recent years to include inventory management solutions, kitting, and assembly of major structures.
Perfekta is certified to ISO9001: 2000 and AS9100. The company is also an annual participant in the Kansas Award For Excellence, which is based on Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Criteria. Perfekta prides itself as being a "Low Maintenance Supplier" to our customers pursuing exceptional performance in quality, delivery and cost.
According to Julian Guerra, Perfekta's President, "We believe the SEA Lean Enterprise System is the perfect vehicle for our mission, providing us with a total organizational approach to continuous process improvements, strategic supply chain alliances, and focused growth in our core competencies."
As a non-profit alliance of leading industry prime contractors, tier-ones, and suppliers, SEA's purpose is to accelerate supply chain performance, helping U. S. suppliers become more competitive, while helping the supply chain become more adaptive, agile and aligned. SEA Member Companies include BAE Systems, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman Company, United Technologies, Parker Aerospace, Rockwell Collins, Pratt & Whitney, Hamilton Sundstrand, Sikorsky Aircraft, Textron, Cessna Aircraft, Honeywell, TW Metals, Bombardier, Hitco Carbon Composites, Firth Rixson, Dresser-Rand, Roberts Tool Company, Cristek Interconnects, Smiths Aerospace and Bodycote Thermal Processing.
SEA partners and alliances include: Society of Manufacturing Engineers, California Council for Excellence, U.S. Mexico Chamber of Commerce, California Employment Training Panel, California Space Authority, UAW-Labor Employment and Training Corporation, CONNSTEP, Inc., Alliance for Manufacturing & Technology (AM&T), ASG Renaissance, and net-inspect.
To learn more about Perfekta, visit its website at
www.perfekta-inc.com. To learn more about SEA visit the SEA website at
www.seaonline.org.
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