the tennessee shingo prize
 What is the Tennessee Shingo Prize?
The Tennessee Shingo Prize was established
in 2004 to recognize business excellence and
create an increased awareness of the development, and
implementation of lean manufacturing principles
and techniques throughout the state. The Shingo
Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing is named in
honor of the late Dr. Shigeo Shingo. He has been
described as an “engineering genius” that helped
create, train, and write about many aspects of the
renowned Toyota Production System.
What is the difference between the Tennessee
and North American Shingo Prize?
The North American Shingo Prize, established in
1988, is open to manufacturers in the United States,
Canada, and Mexico and is administered by Utah State University.
The North American Shingo Prize is awarded to
companies who achieve world-class manufacturing
status based on their application and site visit.
Only one level of Shingo Prize is available at the
national level.
The Tennessee Shingo Prize will be awarded at
three levels:
Each level of recognition showcases an increasing
achievement of lean implementation. Gold
level recipients are encouraged to apply for the
national level award. Recipients of the Silver
and Bronze levels are encouraged to reapply
to challenge for a higher level. How does a company challenge for the Tennessee
Shingo Prize?
- Complete an Intent
to Apply Form [PDF] with
brief
company history [PDF]
- Submit an application fee
- Complete and submit an Achievement
Report found in 2008
Application Guidelines [PDF] documenting the company’s
efforts and results
After the achievement report is reviewed, the
challenging company may be recommended for a
site visit. A team of examiners will verify, clarify,
and amplify the results of the achievement report
during a multiple day site visit, after which the
examination team may choose to recommend the
company for a level of Shingo Prize recognition.
How are companies judged?
The achievement report summarizes the company’s
performance and results against the Shingo
Application Guidelines. Reports are evaluated by
members of the examination team against these
guidelines and scored accordingly (go to www.
cis.tennessee.edu for a copy
of the Application Guidelines for 2008 [PDF] for further
details.)
During a site visit, the examination team further
reviews the company’s achievements and results
against these same guidelines. Interviews with
management, staff, and shop floor associates are
conducted to verify and validate the challenging
company’s documentation.
What kinds of costs and time commitments are
required?
| Former
Recipients |
| Year |
Level |
Company |
| 2005 |
Bronze |
Mark IV Automotive |
| 2006 |
Platinum |
Denso Manufacturing Tennessee |
February 29, 2008:
Submit Intent to Apply Form and Fee
- large business $3500
- small business $1500
April 30, 2008:
Submit Achievement Report (10 copies & cd)
May - August, 2008:
Multiple day site visit, fees generally range from
$3500 to $5000.
September, 2008:
Prize recipients will be notified
November, 2008:
Tennessee Shingo Prize Conference and Awards
Ceremony
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