Our World Class Manufacturing Process

Operational Excellence

Innovation drives progress
but rigorous processes ensure consistency

Our reputation is built on consistently delivering high-quality solutions and driving continuous improvement with full transparency across all aspects of our operations. To support this, we developed iN-Shield, our proprietary operational excellence program.

What is iN-Shield?

iN-Shield is Cladtek’s version of World Class Manufacture (WCM), a global environment of best practices in order to leverage performance, Built in Quality (BiQ), and reduce costs.

iN-Shield is based on the Lean Manufacturing methodology and improves the synergy between the key areas of the entire organization in addition to giving the true direction to achieve Gold standards.

iN-Shield’s 9 Competencies

Safety
Safety
Strategy & ESG
Strategy & ESG
Innovation
Innovation
Quality
Quality
Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Reduced Cost
Reduced Cost
People & Culture
People & Culture
Performance
Performance
Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement
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With iN-Shield, we’ve created a framework that not only ensures precision and efficiency but also fosters continuous improvement and innovation. It’s our commitment to setting higher standards and delivering exceptional value to our stakeholders.

Fernanda Silva
Fernanda Silva
VP Group Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) & Business Excellence (BizEx)

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