Official Certification Date: December 18, 2025

Werres Corporation is proud to announce the achievement of Raymond Lean Management (RLM) certification, officially earned on December 18, 2025. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to safety, operational consistency, and a culture of continuous improvement built around people.

RLM certification is not a one-time initiative. It validates that Lean principles are embedded into daily operations, decision-making, and standard work across the organization.

A rigorous certification built on disciplined processes, engaged teams, and sustained improvement.

Certified.
Committed.
Continuously improving.

What Is Raymond Lean Management?

Raymond Lean Management is a business improvement system based on the principles of the Toyota Production System. RLM helps organizations identify inefficiencies, standardize best practices, and empower employees to solve problems at the source.

Rather than focusing on short-term gains, RLM emphasizes sustainable improvement through visualization, organization, and disciplined execution. The goal is not just to solve problems, but to develop the internal capability to prevent them.

The Rigor Behind RLM Certification

Achieving RLM certification requires sustained performance, documented standard work, and cultural alignment across departments. The certification process evaluates how Lean principles are applied consistently, not just during projects, but in everyday operations.

Key focus areas included:

• Process Improvements
  Implementation and sustainment of standardized processes that improved safety, efficiency, and operational consistency across the organization. Continuous improvement was driven through problem identification, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
• 5S and Lean Fundamentals
  Adoption of 5S and Lean foundational principles to improve workplace organization, visual management, and flow. These efforts supported safer work environments, reduced waste, and reinforced daily management expectations.
• Teamwork and Engagement
  Strong cross-functional collaboration among teams and departments was essential to the success of the certification process. Teamwork enabled knowledge sharing, accountability, and alignment to RLM expectations.
• Commitment to Change
  A shared dedication to cultural change and continuous improvement drove the certification effort. Leadership engagement and employee ownership were key factors in sustaining RLM behaviors and standard work.

Certification confirms that Lean behaviors are practiced, measured, and sustained over time.

Safety at the Core of Continuous Improvement

Safety is foundational to Raymond Lean Management and to Werres’ operating philosophy.

Through standardized work, visual controls, and consistent processes, RLM helps reduce variability and risk across operations. These efforts directly support Werres’ ongoing safety performance and milestones by ensuring safety is designed into every process.

Learn more about our commitment to Safety:
👉 Werres Corporation Achieves 12 Months Accident & Recordable-Free

Powered by People Across the Organization

RLM certification reflects the dedication of Werres team members across departments who embraced continuous improvement as part of their daily work.

From leadership engagement to frontline execution, teams demonstrated accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing work the right way, every time.

Lean only works when people believe in it and take ownership of improving their work.

What RLM Certification Means for Our Customers

With RLM certification achieved, Werres now offers Raymond Lean Management consulting services to customers across the Mid-Atlantic.

RLM support can include:

• On-site operational assessments
• Lean workshops and employee training
• 5S implementation support
• Process standardization and visual management
• Continuous improvement coaching

RLM helps organizations improve safety, reduce waste, and build internal problem-solving capability that delivers lasting results.

Learn more about Raymond Lean Management:
👉 Raymond Lean Management (RLM) Consulting

Continuous Improvement Is the Commitment

RLM certification is not the finish line. It is confirmation of Werres’ commitment to disciplined execution, respect for people, and continuous improvement.

We are proud of this achievement and energized to help customers strengthen their operations through proven Lean principles.

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