Clifford-Jacobs Brings Home the Bronze

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In 2009, Caterpillar (CAT) rolled out a new Supplier Quality Excellence Program (SQEP). Clifford-Jacobs rose up to the task to seek bronze level certification over this last year, which primarily focuses on quality and on-time delivery.

Coupled with the focus on quality and delivery, Clifford-Jacobs implemented Six Sigma initiatives over the past year in conjunction with the CAT SQEP. Kyle Zook, forge engineer, will be Clifford-Jacobs’ first Six Sigma Black belt and spearheaded several projects to streamline processes, become more proactive at identifying quality issues and, better meet the needs and special requests of its customers. Under the direction of its deployment champion Jesse Lindley, product manager, Clifford-Jacobs expects to improve efficiencies internally that will ultimately impact its customers in a positive way. More information is available by calling (217) 352-5172 or visiting [www.clifford-jacobs.com].