The Iowa Lean Consortium is a member-driven organization that was established in 2010 through grassroots initiatives. Our primary focus is to empower you and your workforce with the knowledge and resources necessary to build a culture of continuous improvement. Our extensive network of seasoned professionals and diverse learning opportunities will play a pivotal role in enhancing your people, refining your processes, and elevating your organization’s competitiveness.
At the Iowa Lean Consortium, we believe in the power of collaboration and shared experiences. Together, we can explore innovative strategies and best practices to drive meaningful transformations in your organization. Whether you are just beginning your continuous improvement journey or seeking to build upon existing initiatives, our dedicated team is here to support you and connect you to resources and other members.
Our membership consists of organizations from all sectors of the economy, including, but not limited to, manufacturing, healthcare, finance, service/transaction, construction, government, and education.
How to join:
- Review the membership levels and benefits at each level (see below). Click here for PDF.
- Complete an application
- Pay for membership via credit card or request an invoice via application
Then:
- Learn about all member benefits via our Member Kanban Board and Members Only Page.
- View the current member listing.
If you have questions, please refer to our FAQ page and/or reach out to us at iowalean@iastate.edu
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| BENEFITS | BRONZE $500 |
SILVER $975 |
GOLD $1,975 |
PLATINUM $3,750 |
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| Number of individual employees who are members | 1 Named Individual | 1-3 Named Individuals | 1-10 Named Individuals | Unlimited – ALL employees are members | |
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| Priority registration and waiting list priority (including our Annual Conference) |
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Access to Lean Learning Hour | |
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Access to live & recorded online events | |
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| Lean Jobs Board | View | View | View and post | View and post | |
| Website access to library and tools | |
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Access to Members Shared Calendar | |
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Access to Members Forum | |
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Access to ISU Capstone Projects with Students | |
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Personalized visit to explore maximizing a capstone project |
| Recognition on ILC website | Organization Name | Logo | Large Logo | Large logo linked to your organization’s website | |
| Transfer membership to new employee in the event of job changes | |
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| Transfer event registration to another ILC member in your organization | |
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Access to Mentorship Program | |
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| 5% Discount on CIRAS productivity services | |
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| Annual Visit from CIRAS staff to review continuous improvement programs (offered, not required) | |
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| All employees are members and receive all member benefits. | |
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| 5% off ALL CIRAS services | |
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| Press release written by CIRAS marketing to announce ILC membership and promote your organization as one that values a culture of continuous improvement. | |
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| Special invoicing (i.e. split invoice between departments) | |
Download a PDF of the Benefit Chart
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What others are saying about being members of the ILC:
| The ability to transform our business and remain agile is a competitive advantage in this current work environment. Because of Lean and our relationship with the Iowa Lean Consortium, Vermeer has been able to quickly reconfigure both our manufacturing and business processes to match the way we need to work today. —Larry Ehlinger, Vermeer |
| Muscatine Power and Water is a founding member of the ILC. We continue to participate because it provides us with a way to connect to other organizations across the state—build relationships, learn from others, and share our successes and opportunities. The training opportunities we receive as a member of the organization pay for themselves many times over. —Jennifer Peterson, Muscatine Power & Water |
| Mary Greeley values its membership with the Iowa Lean Consortium because it brings valuable, cost-effective training to our workforce. ILC membership also provides us opportunities to collaborate and benchmark with peers, both within our industry and outside. This is important as we continue our journey toward organizational excellence using the Malcolm Baldrige framework. —Karen Kiel Rosser, Mary Greeley Medical Center |
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