Organizational Structure

 

December, 2004

 

Mission Statement

The London Region Manufacturing Council (LRMC) will promote the continued growth and prosperity of the London Region manufacturing sector by:

• engaging the manufacturing community for the purposes of raising awareness; and promoting local manufacturing regionally and beyond;
• developing initiatives to address local manufacturing challenges and opportunities; and fostering knowledge and sharing best practices; and by
• building on our recognition as a strong voice for the manufacturing sector.

LRMC Roles

• We will provide information resources directly to manufacturers in a variety of formats as well as through periodic learning opportunities.
• We will advocate on behalf of the manufacturing sector at the local level. In addition we will explore advocacy opportunities in partnership with other organizations at the provincial and federal levels.
• We will encourage networking among manufacturers through regular events.
• We will support and initiate activities that promote a prosperous manufacturing sector

Organizational Structure

The organizational structure is designed to reflect the priorities of the manufacturers while still acknowledging the valuable input, resources and abilities of local, regional and national manufacturing support organizations. It also recognizes the increasing interest in participation from manufacturers and others in London.

LRMC Steering Committee

Composition: The LRMC Steering Committee is composed mainly of manufacturers from a range of sectors and company sizes but includes some manufacturing support representation from LEDC and others. Individuals are members because of their demonstrated interest in the continued success of the manufacturing sector.

• 8-15 members maximum
• members are the senior leader in their facility
• minimum term 2 years for members
• maximum term 4 years for members
• maximum one manufacturing member per organization
• maximum 1/3 non-manufacturer members
• 10 meetings per year>
• meetings will be the 2nd Wednesday of each month excluding July, August

Role: The Steering Committee solicits opinion and responds to immediate inquiries, decides on LRMC priorities, resource allocation, and initiatives to be undertaken. The Steering Committee acts as a clearing house, connecting all members together so that information can be shared. Ad-hoc committees from the LRMC Network will be formed as issues arise or activities develop.

LRMC Network

Composition: The LRMC Network consists of manufacturers, distributors and manufacturing focused service providers, manufacturing support organizations, and individuals with an interest in the manufacturing sector.

Role: The LRMC Network provides information, advice, resources and assistance in support of manufacturing initiatives when appropriate. Individual Network members will become engaged as issues or initiatives of interest arise. The Network members will bring issues of concern to the attention of the Steering Committee.