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GETTING THE MOST GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR SME OUT OF YOUR SME
MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIP
Where Manufacturing Comes Together for You!
Presented by: Ken Shah
Chair, SME Toronto Chapter 26
Member FocusMember Focus SME – Who we are Leadership and Challenges we Face Technical Communities SME Education Foundation Resources How to get Involved
Who We AreWho We Are
SME…Where Manufacturing Comes Together 24,000 + members in 70 countries 210 chapters (internationally), 8
Technical Communities and more than 60 specialized tech groups, as well as four industry focus areas
Approximately 240 Student Chapters
Who We AreWho We Are
SME…Where Manufacturing Comes Together Founded in 1932 World’s leading resource for
manufacturing knowledge Multidisciplinary, multitechnical and
multi-industry focused A noncompetitive environment for
sharing best practices
THE BIG MOTIVATORSTHE BIG MOTIVATORSFOR BEING INVOLVED IN A PROFESSIONAL SOCIETYFOR BEING INVOLVED IN A PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY
To Learn
To Contribute
...Together
GLOBAL CHALLENGESGLOBAL CHALLENGESWE ALL FACEWE ALL FACE
Maximizing productivity and minimizing cost through lean manufacturing and other process improvement methodologies.
Learning about leading-edge technology and advances in manufacturing tools, processes and other core areas of manufacturing.
Understanding global markets and growth opportunities.
Sharing knowledge on emerging technologies with counterparts from around the world.
...facing the challenges together
What We DoWhat We Do SME:
Educate the manufacturing workforce Keep members abreast of emerging
technologies Nurtures the manufacturing leaders of
tomorrow Helps manufacturing professionals and
companies become more efficient, more effective, more competitive in a global economy
SME LEADERSHIPSME LEADERSHIP
Growing professionally
Networking
Making a difference
SME has introduced major professionalinnovations to help members put the pieces in place
for…
WHO “BELONGS” IN SMEWHO “BELONGS” IN SME Manufacturing practitioners Industry experts Academics Students Entrepreneurs
All working to support the manufacturing community with vital
services.
SUCH MEMBERS CAN . . .SUCH MEMBERS CAN . . .Participate in
Professional Development
Conferences to improve leadership,
business & communication skills.
Develop leadership skills through the chapters and the
technical communities.
Support the SME Education
Foundation.
Attend local national, and international programs to
exchange valuable
industry insights
Contribute ideas and content through
SME’s Technical Community Network.
MAKING MAKING CONNECTIONS . . .CONNECTIONS . . .Locally…
...Globally
TestimonialsTestimonials
“Most of my professional opportunities came through my involvement in SME. I investigated SME’s online courses and other resources to better my professional position.”
Wendy Stary, CMfgTSME Member,
2006 SME Member CouncilProject Engineer
Philips Plastics Corp.
What is the Technical Community What is the Technical Community Network (TCN)Network (TCN)
A network made of communities (parent) and niche-specific technical groups (children)
Goal is to match member practitioners with peers to share manufacturing information and solve problems
What Communities What Communities Comprise the TCN?Comprise the TCN?
Automated Manufacturing & Assembly Forming & Fabricating Industrial Laser Machining & Material Removal Manufacturing Education & Research Plastics, Coatings & Composites Product & Process Design and
Management Rapid Technologies & Additive
Manufacturing
PARTICIPATION IN PARTICIPATION IN TECHNICAL COMMUNITIES TECHNICAL COMMUNITIES
OFFERSOFFERS Teamwork
Conference calls for building new programs Online discussion groups
Events Webinars Technical forums and conferences
Publications SME Daily Executive Briefing, tech papers, e-
newsletters, peer-reviewed journals Magazines, books, videos …
Certification program development
WHAT IS A TECH GROUP?WHAT IS A TECH GROUP? A working committee within a
technical community They drive their own technical
agenda They learn and work together to
further knowledge and resources within their discipline
Staff support is provided
EXAMPLES OF TECH GROUPSEXAMPLES OF TECH GROUPS Lean Tool & Die Electronics Manufacturing Intelligent Sensors Composites Manufacturing Robotics & Motion Control Human Side of Lean Nanomanufacturing Product Design & Automation Stamping & Dies
A tech group is comprised of SME members A tech group is comprised of SME members with a common technical interest and a desire with a common technical interest and a desire
to share and gain knowledgeto share and gain knowledge
A tech group is a working committee A tech group is a working committee within a Technical Communitywithin a Technical Community
Technical Community
Tech group members can be Tech group members can be geographically local …geographically local …
... or tech group members can be ... or tech group members can be geographically distantgeographically distant
Tech groups create assets Tech groups create assets in the form of knowledgein the form of knowledge
+ =
Knowledge only has value Knowledge only has value if it can be communicatedif it can be communicated
Who do we want to communicate with?Who do we want to communicate with?
Tech Group
Who do we want to communicate with?Who do we want to communicate with?
Industry
Tech Group
Who do we want to communicate with?Who do we want to communicate with?
Industry
Government
Tech Group
Who do we want to communicate with?Who do we want to communicate with?
Industry
AcademiaGovernment
Tech Group
Who do we want to communicate with?Who do we want to communicate with?
Industry
Academia
Researchers
Government
Tech Group
Who do we want to communicate with?Who do we want to communicate with?
Industry
Academia
Researchers
Government
The Public
Tech Group
Who else do we want to communicate with?Who else do we want to communicate with?
Tech Group
Who else do we want to communicate with?Who else do we want to communicate with?
TCN Leaders
Tech Group
Who else do we want to communicate with?Who else do we want to communicate with?
SME StaffTCN Leaders
Tech Group
Who else do we want to communicate with?Who else do we want to communicate with?
SME Chapters
SME StaffTCN Leaders
Tech Group
Who else do we want to communicate with?Who else do we want to communicate with?
SME Chapters
SME StaffTCN Leaders
Tech Group
Other Tech Groups
How do we communicate knowledge?How do we communicate knowledge?
How do we communicate knowledge?How do we communicate knowledge?
Teleconferences
How do we communicate knowledge?How do we communicate knowledge?
Publications
Teleconferences
How do we communicate knowledge?How do we communicate knowledge?
Face to Face Meetings
Publications
Teleconferences
How do we communicate knowledge?How do we communicate knowledge?
Certifications
Face-to-Face Meetings
Publications
Teleconferences
How do we communicate knowledge?How do we communicate knowledge?
Presentations
Certifications
Face to Face Meetings
Publications
Teleconferences
How do we communicate knowledge?How do we communicate knowledge?
Presentations
Certifications
Research
Face to Face Meetings
Publications
Teleconferences
How do we communicate knowledge?How do we communicate knowledge?
Presentations
Certifications
Research
Face to Face Meetings
Publications
Teleconferences & Webinars
The Internet
What are other ways can we communicate What are other ways can we communicate valuable knowledge?valuable knowledge?
What are other ways can we communicate What are other ways can we communicate valuable knowledge?valuable knowledge?
Newsletters
What are other ways can we communicate What are other ways can we communicate valuable knowledge?valuable knowledge?
Newsletters Broadcast Media
What are other ways can we communicate What are other ways can we communicate valuable knowledge?valuable knowledge?
Newsletters Broadcast Media
Quarterly Reports
Any way we communicate knowledge ...Any way we communicate knowledge ...
Any way we communicate knowledge ...Any way we communicate knowledge ...
… … knowledge takes on more valueknowledge takes on more value
SME members create value through SME members create value through knowledge and communication!knowledge and communication!
Technical Community
Technical Community
Technical Community
Technical Community Technical Community
Technical Community
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED IN HOW DO I GET INVOLVED IN TECHNICAL COMMUNITIES?TECHNICAL COMMUNITIES?
Community membership is FREE with SME membership.
Join as many communities and their related tech groups as you like.
Visit www.sme.org/join or www.sme.org/update for more information.
Membership Benefits-SME Membership Benefits-SME Education Education
Foundation/ScholarshipsFoundation/Scholarships Scholarships and educational grants SME provides more funding than any other
professional society Foundation has provided more than $17.3 million in
cash grants, scholarships and awards – more than any other organization – since
1980 Eligible for students pursuing degrees in
manufacturing and related fields Special senior and student chapter scholarships
SME Is Increasing Youth SME Is Increasing Youth Awareness of ManufacturingAwareness of Manufacturing
SME provides information, tools and opportunities for students to learn about manufacturing and the exciting, satisfying, lucrative career opportunities it offers
The SME Education Foundation impacts more than 15,000 K-12 students each year
YOUTH PROGRAMSYOUTH PROGRAMS National Youth Program Council Building the Future Award Gateway Academies (Math, Science,
Technology, Engineering summer camp program)
Project Lead the Way®
Goal: To grow chapter programs National Engineers Week, FIRST, Lego
League, Project Lead the Way, etc.
SME CertificationSME Certification Internationally recognized industry standard. Meets the need at every stage of a manufacturing career
including: Certified Manufacturing Technologist Certified Manufacturing Engineer Lean Certification
Lean Certification was produced in partnership with The Shingo Prize and The Association for Manufacturing Excellence
SME offers self-assessment exams at a low cost to members to help individuals determine their readiness to take a particular exam
SME can assist both individuals and companies in getting prepared to take the exam through review courses, study materials and the like
SME members receive significant discounts on certification exams, review courses and supporting study materials
Jobs ConnectionJobs Connection Job Seekers
Post an anonymous resume View Jobs Personal Job Alert My Career Account – Login/Register
Employers/Resumes View the Resumes Post a Job Products/Pricing My Recruiting Account –
Login/Register
SME LIBRARY OR SME LIBRARY OR RESOURCESRESOURCES
Everything you wanted to know about manufacturing but didn't know where to go to ask Books Calculators & Conversion Tools Industrial Statistics &
Specifications Market Research Salary Surveys Statistics U.S. Government
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BELONGING TO SME?BELONGING TO SME?
Scope/Involvement Networking Leadership Development Share knowledge Professional recognition
Where Manufacturing Comes Together for You!
How can I participate?How can I participate?
Technical Community Technical Groups Local Chapters Industry Focus Areas Volunteer Leader (Chapter, TCN, Membership
Consultant, Member Council, Board of Directors) Speakers Webinars Online Discussions Member-to-Member Dialog
Local ActivitiesLocal ActivitiesThrough local chapters, members can
participate in:
Programs Technical presentations and seminars Plant tours Webinars
Focused learning Certification support events Special-interest discussion groups
Networking and “social” occasions Community service projects
Educational programs and projects with local schools
This is This is YourYour SME. SME.Get Involved!Get Involved!
Questions?