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Chicagoland Lean Enterprise Consortium (CLEC)
Cumberland provides administration and facilitation services for the CLEC member companies. They have joined forces as a consortium of like-minded companies intending to improve their business performance faster than their competitors. CLEC enables them to: share their experiences and knowledge about quality, productivity, and continuous improvement; challenge each other for breakout improvements; and leverage each others' resources for mutual improvement efforts. 
AFFILIATES
We have established strategic relationships with a number of other organizations. The relationship and linkage are described below:
The Cumberland Group – Ohio
Our sister company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio and has a similar product and services offering. They are listed on the Federal Government approved supplier list for team and process improvement activities.
Jean Cunningham Consulting — lean solutions for IT and accounting
Jean Cunningham's team has exceptional experience at applying Lean process concepts in office processes, and in leading IT implementations where automation of information processing is justified.
www.jeancunninghamconsulting.com
Pharmatech Associates — solutions for pharma, bio, and med devices industries
The Pharmatech team has exceptional strengths in statistical process analysis and controls to minimize process quality variations and resources wastes. And, they have systems integration capabilities to blend IT solutions with the man-machine processes that use them.
Skiba Consulting — green/sustainability practices
Skiba provides technical and coaching assistance to companies striving to follow Green / Sustainability concepts in their businesses. That means a holistic approach that results in lower operating costs, customer and community recognition for environmental ethics, and preparedness for global resources stresses ahead.