Plant Manager at Unilever Values Hiring Practices Helped by Scientific Management Techniques

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/20/2012 -- SMT has experienced a significant increase in business as manufacturing organizations search for solutions to the skills shortage. "We understand the hiring process in industry. Our clients use our machines to lower the risk and cost of hiring," said Richard Whouley, founder of SMT "Identifying and quantifying skills prior to hire is the single most effective means to insure a quality, highly productive hiring decision in industrial settings. Our clients embrace our assessment machines and methodology due to the financial benefits and productivity enhancements delivered by identifying the most capable candidates and incumbents." The assessment machines identify and quantify the skills required to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a modern manufacturing facility.

Scientific Management Techniques (SMT), http://www.scientific-management.com, has delivered industrial skills training and assessment services for four decades. SMT supported Unilever with identifying best candidates to hire. According to Larry Gibson, Plant Manager, "I was introduced to SMT's standard timing model in the early 90's as a plant maintenance manager and used it as a very effective screening tool for hiring. In subsequent roles as plant manager I brought the tool in not only for hiring but also as a training tool for our TPM programs with great effect. Operators were able to see the interaction of cams, gears, drives and take this learning directly to improving their own maintenance and operation in my factories. We also had great success with your electrical testing module, again for both screening and training. I have used SMT for years and this company has great and proven products, training and techniques."

SMT's industrial skills training program is a hands-on, 100% demand-driven program. The curriculum has been built by and for industrial operations professionals over the last four decades. The program is particularly effective in an environment where education and industry work together to address and solve the skills shortage.

About Scientific Management Techniques
Scientific Management Techniques is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Best Hiring Practices Developed by Scientific Management Techniques for Sonoco Products

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/19/2012 -- Sonoco is a multi-billion dollar global provider of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging and packaging supply chain services. From the headquarters in Hartsville, S.C., and more than 340 operations in 34 countries, the company produces packaging for a variety of industries and many of the world's most recognized brands, serving customers in 85 nations.

Scientific Management Techniques (SMT), http://www.scientific-management.com, has delivered industrial skills training and assessment services for four decades. SMT supported Sonoco with identifying best candidates to hire. According to an executive at Sonoco Products Company, "We have been using SMT's tools at Sonoco to help us make better hiring decisions for over 15 years. I can honestly say that within that time frame, the overall technical skills of our entire maintenance organization have increased considerably. Here at Sonoco, we made a conscious decision many years ago to hire better-qualified maintenance employees. These tools not only helped us pick the best candidates, but also established a baseline that all candidates must exceed in order to be hired. This hiring process, applied over that many years, has been a huge benefit to Sonoco. Prior to the use of the Standard Timing Model and the Electrical Skills Testing Device, Sonoco's philosophy was to place practically anyone into our maintenance positions. The thought process at the time was we could train anyone to be a good maintenance employee. However, maintenance training can be expensive and the desired results are seldom achieved. Our practice today is to hire better qualified employees to start with and to minimize the necessary training required. We could not have made this transition without the SMT testing devices we use today."

SMT has experienced a significant increase in business as manufacturing organizations search for solutions to the skills shortage. "We understand the hiring process in industry. Our clients use our machines to lower the risk and cost of hiring," said Richard Whouley, founder of SMT "Identifying and quantifying skills prior to hire is the single most effective means to insure a quality, highly productive hiring decision in industrial settings. Our clients embrace our assessment machines and methodology due to the financial benefits and productivity enhancements delivered by identifying the most capable candidates and incumbents." The assessment machines identify and quantify the skills required to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a modern manufacturing facility.

SMT's industrial skills training program is a hands-on, 100% demand-driven program. The curriculum has been built by and for industrial operations professionals over the last four decades. The program is particularly effective in an environment where education and industry work together to address and solve the skills shortage.

About Scientific Management Techniques
Scientific Management Techniques is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Business Excellence Magazine Manufacturing Journalist TR Cutler Writes About Veteran Skills and Scientific Management Techniques

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/17/2012 -- Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, recently reported for Business Excellence Magazine, that there is a strong need for training solutions to get veterans ready for civilian jobs. In the article entitled, "Hiring Heroes," Cutler reports, "The average US veteran will take two plus years to find sustainable employment after leaving the US military. Many of these men and women face barriers to employment, including service-connected disabilities. Obtaining the qualifications and training necessary to compete in high-demand industrial positions will increase the self-sufficiency and quality of life of veterans while filling a national employment gap."

SMT, a global leader in "hands-on" industrial skills assessment solutions uses Industrial Skills Assessment Programs and Training Programs to improve workforce skills and drive productivity. Too often pencil and paper testing fails to provide an accurate assessment of the talents and skills employers require. Some potential candidates may test well on paper, yet perform poorly on the job. The only surefire solution is the kind of "hands-on" testing to ensure skillsets are truly acquired. Often in conjunction with community colleges, this rapid training modality delivers skilled graduates into industry. "The demand-driven education program has been built with extensive feedback from industrial operations professionals regarding the specific skill sets they require to achieve their performance objectives," suggested Berry.

Scientific Management Techniques (SMT) (http://www.scientific-management.com) is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

Industrial Skills Assessments Get Veterans Ready to Work

A validated, scientific-based, data-driven process that accurately predicts candidate success also aligns with the hiring process using lean initiatives. Performance based "assessment machines" that identify and measure skills, competencies, and trainability prove far better than traditional written assessment tests.

As the skills shortage grows more acute each year and margin pressures mount it's more critical than ever before to make the right hiring decision. Berry insisted, "Industrial skill assessment machines and assessment protocols are used in the veteran hiring process for the selection and evaluation of maintenance mechanics, machine operators, industrial electricians, PLC technicians, electro-mechanical personnel, and CNC operation personnel. Identifying skills prior to hire is the single most effective way to insure a quality hire and drive performance in manufacturing."

Rapid gainful employment can be accomplished quickly. Veterans have already demonstrated remarkable discipline and skills; learning to transfer those abilities to fill the employment gap is the next step. It answers the needs of both the manufacturers and the veterans; it defines a win/win. Training is a worthwhile investment for everyone involved.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Lowering the Risk and Cost of Hiring CNC Operators Improved with Scientific Management Techniques

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/12/2012 -- The CNC Test Device is designed to screen and train for CNC setup operators with production responsibilities. The devise provides a means of quantitatively screening for CNC operator setup positions, for use in evaluating job applicants, and as a grading device for training purposes.

Employee candidates are given assessment instructions, a job setup sheet, and given an opportunity to become familiar with the CNC machine. The assessment identifies and measures the candidates ability to setup the work holding devise and indicate square, ability to zero out X-Y-&-Z axis, measure and load a tool table for four different cutting tools, use edge finder-flip indicator- height gauge-dial caliper-and-micrometer correctly, read a print and follow setup sheet, and manufacture CNC part from machinable wax and verify part has been made correctly to QC inspection sheet.

The CNC Selection-Evaluation Assessment program takes the uncertainty out of the hiring process. No longer will hiring managers need to hope a candidate possesses the skills and experience they represent. The assessment program separates individuals by skill levels, identifying the strongest candidates to drive productivity in the shop.

Scientific Management Techniques, http://www.scientific-management.com, has delivered industrial skills training and assessment services for four decades. There are two primary objectives when providing industrial training delivers highly effective training that immediately impacts productivity, and delivers the training quickly and efficiently returning manpower back to production as soon as possible

SMT achieves these objectives due to the demand-driven curriculum design and the extensive use of over two hundred (200) hands-on training aids. The on-going skills shortage mandates this robust curriculum and training methodology; it translates efficiently into formal education as schools work with industry to identify effective training solutions creating workers with the required skillsets. SMT continues to deliver training in industrial facilities and works closely with schools and community colleges.

About Scientific Management Techniques
Scientific Management Techniques is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Cargill Praises SMT for Best Hiring Practices

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/11/2012 -- Scientific Management Techniques (SMT), http://www.scientific-management.com, has delivered industrial skills training and assessment services for four decades. SMT supported Cargill, Inc. with identifying best candidates to hire. According to Chuck Adam, Maintenance Training Coordinator in Food Production, "Since we started using Scientific Management's Standard Timing Model to screen candidates the turnover at my plant has decreased by 60%. The process helps us identify the best people and train the best people."

Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, the privately held company employs 142,000 people in 65 countries. The company helps customers succeed through collaboration and innovation, and is committed to sharing global knowledge and experience to help meet economic, environmental and social challenges.

SMT has experienced a significant increase in business as manufacturing organizations search for solutions to the skills shortage. "We understand the hiring process in industry. Our clients use our machines to lower the risk and cost of hiring," said Richard Whouley, founder of SMT "Identifying and quantifying skills prior to hire is the single most effective means to insure a quality, highly productive hiring decision in industrial settings. Our clients embrace our assessment machines and methodology due to the financial benefits and productivity enhancements delivered by identifying the most capable candidates and incumbents." The assessment machines identify and quantify the skills required to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a modern manufacturing facility.

SMT's industrial skills training program is a hands-on, 100% demand-driven program. The curriculum has been built by and for industrial operations professionals over the last four decades. The program is particularly effective in an environment where education and industry work together to address and solve the skills shortage.

Scientific Management Techniques is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Lakeshore Technical College Partners with Scientific Management Techniques to Deliver Industrial Skills Solutions

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/06/2012 -- Unique programs improve manufacturing employment and performance by delivering the skills required to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a modern manufacturing facility.

Lakeshore Technical College (LTC), serving four counties in eastern Wisconsin, has partnered with industrial skills solutions provider Scientific Management Techniques (SMT), http://www.scientific-management.com, to address and help solve the manufacturing skills shortage impacting local industrial performance. Shortages in skilled production workers are already taking their toll on manufacturer's ability to expand operations, drive innovation, and improve productivity.

The skills gap problem is especially acute in Wisconsin. By 2018, the manufacturing worker shortage will reach a critical stage as Wisconsin must fill 925,000 jobs, many of them in the skilled trade area, due to growth and baby boomer retirements. LTC has been providing a skilled, diverse and flexible workforce to their local communities for 100 years. "Local manufacturers look to LTC for innovative skills solutions that will help drive performance in their facility," says Dr. Michael Lanser, LTC President. "SMT's industrial skills training curriculum and hands-on industrial skills assessment programs have been driving industrial performance globally for four decades. We are excited to partner with SMT and deliver these proven manufacturing skills solutions for manufacturers in our communities."

SMT's hands-on industrial skills curriculum teaches and trains critical skill sets required to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a modern manufacturing facility. With highly effective industrial skills curriculum that is 100% demand driven, built by and for industrial operations professionals, SMT has trained LTC staff to deliver a program incorporating over 200 hands-on training aids. Students train on the same tools, components, and systems they will encounter on the manufacturing floor.

LTC also has deployed SMT's industrial skills assessment program. The assessment "machines" and hands-on assessment protocols identify and quantify the skills required to operate an industrial facility; namely mechanical skills, electrical skills, PLC skills, and CNC skills. With SMT's assessment metrics, scores on the assessments have been shown to correlate to future success in these skill areas. This enables employers to predict success with confidence and make personnel decisions after identifying skills thus avoiding misplaced training costs. The program lowers the risk and cost of hiring.

About Scientific Management Techniques, Inc.
Scientific Management Techniques is the global leader in industrial skills assessments and industrial skills training. SMT's manufacturing skill solutions are currently deployed in thirty-one countries. The skills training curriculum trains to the critical skills required to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot an industrial facility. Their hands-on manufacturing skills assessment machines and assessment protocols are used in the hiring process to identify and measure industrial skills; Mechanical, Electrical, PLC, and CNC skills. Many organizations assess their incumbent workforce and deliver targeted training based on the assessment data.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Unilever Plant Manager Praises SMT for Best Hiring Practices

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/05/2012 -- Scientific Management Techniques (SMT), http://www.scientific-management.com, has delivered industrial skills training and assessment services for four decades. SMT supported Unilever with identifying best candidates to hire. According to Larry Gibson, Plant Manager, "I was introduced to SMT's standard timing model in the early 90's as a plant maintenance manager and used it as a very effective screening tool for hiring. In subsequent roles as plant manager I brought the tool in not only for hiring but also as a training tool for our TPM programs with great effect. Operators were able to see the interaction of cams, gears, drives and take this learning directly to improving their own maintenance and operation in my factories. We also had great success with your electrical testing module, again for both screening and training. I have used SMT for years and this company has great and proven products, training and techniques."

SMT has experienced a significant increase in business as manufacturing organizations search for solutions to the skills shortage. "We understand the hiring process in industry. Our clients use our machines to lower the risk and cost of hiring," said Richard Whouley, founder of SMT "Identifying and quantifying skills prior to hire is the single most effective means to insure a quality, highly productive hiring decision in industrial settings. Our clients embrace our assessment machines and methodology due to the financial benefits and productivity enhancements delivered by identifying the most capable candidates and incumbents." The assessment machines identify and quantify the skills required to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a modern manufacturing facility.

SMT's industrial skills training program is a hands-on, 100% demand-driven program. The curriculum has been built by and for industrial operations professionals over the last four decades. The program is particularly effective in an environment where education and industry work together to address and solve the skills shortage.

Scientific Management Techniques is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sonoco Products Company Praises SMT for Best Hiring Practices

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/05/2012 -- Scientific Management Techniques (SMT), http://www.scientific-management.com, has delivered industrial skills training and assessment services for four decades. SMT supported Sonoco with identifying best candidates to hire. According to an executive at Sonoco Products Company, "We have been using SMT's tools at Sonoco to help us make better hiring decisions for over 15 years. I can honestly say that within that time frame, the overall technical skills of our entire maintenance organization have increased considerably. Here at Sonoco, we made a conscious decision many years ago to hire better-qualified maintenance employees. These tools not only helped us pick the best candidates, but also established a baseline that all candidates must exceed in order to be hired. This hiring process, applied over that many years, has been a huge benefit to Sonoco. Prior to the use of the Standard Timing Model and the Electrical Skills Testing Device, Sonoco's philosophy was to place practically anyone into our maintenance positions. The thought process at the time was we could train anyone to be a good maintenance employee. However, maintenance training can be expensive and the desired results are seldom achieved. Our practice today is to hire better qualified employees to start with and to minimize the necessary training required. We could not have made this transition without the SMT testing devices we use today."

Sonoco is a multi-billion dollar global provider of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging and packaging supply chain services. From the headquarters in Hartsville, S.C., and more than 340 operations in 34 countries, the company produces packaging for a variety of industries and many of the world's most recognized brands, serving customers in 85 nations.

SMT has experienced a significant increase in business as manufacturing organizations search for solutions to the skills shortage. "We understand the hiring process in industry. Our clients use our machines to lower the risk and cost of hiring," said Richard Whouley, founder of SMT "Identifying and quantifying skills prior to hire is the single most effective means to insure a quality, highly productive hiring decision in industrial settings. Our clients embrace our assessment machines and methodology due to the financial benefits and productivity enhancements delivered by identifying the most capable candidates and incumbents." The assessment machines identify and quantify the skills required to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a modern manufacturing facility.

SMT's industrial skills training program is a hands-on, 100% demand-driven program. The curriculum has been built by and for industrial operations professionals over the last four decades. The program is particularly effective in an environment where education and industry work together to address and solve the skills shortage.

Scientific Management Techniques is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

SMT Skills Leader for Veterans Profiled in Business Excellence Magazine

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/03/2012 -- Scientific Management Techniques (SMT) (http://www.scientific-management.com) is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, recently reported for Business Excellence Magazine, that there is a strong need for training solutions to get veterans ready for civilian jobs. In the article entitled, "Hiring Heroes," Cutler reports, "The average US veteran will take two plus years to find sustainable employment after leaving the US military. Many of these men and women face barriers to employment, including service-connected disabilities. Obtaining the qualifications and training necessary to compete in high-demand industrial positions will increase the self-sufficiency and quality of life of veterans while filling a national employment gap."

SMT, a global leader in "hands-on" industrial skills assessment solutions uses Industrial Skills Assessment Programs and Training Programs to improve workforce skills and drive productivity. Too often pencil and paper testing fails to provide an accurate assessment of the talents and skills employers require. Some potential candidates may test well on paper, yet perform poorly on the job. The only surefire solution is the kind of "hands-on" testing to ensure skillsets are truly acquired. Often in conjunction with community colleges, this rapid training modality delivers skilled graduates into industry. "The demand-driven education program has been built with extensive feedback from industrial operations professionals regarding the specific skill sets they require to achieve their performance objectives," suggested Berry.

Industrial Skills Assessments Get Veterans Ready to Work

A validated, scientific-based, data-driven process that accurately predicts candidate success also aligns with the hiring process using lean initiatives. Performance based "assessment machines" that identify and measure skills, competencies, and trainability prove far better than traditional written assessment tests.

As the skills shortage grows more acute each year and margin pressures mount it's more critical than ever before to make the right hiring decision. Berry insisted, "Industrial skill assessment machines and assessment protocols are used in the veteran hiring process for the selection and evaluation of maintenance mechanics, machine operators, industrial electricians, PLC technicians, electro-mechanical personnel, and CNC operation personnel. Identifying skills prior to hire is the single most effective way to insure a quality hire and drive performance in manufacturing."

Rapid gainful employment can be accomplished quickly. Veterans have already demonstrated remarkable discipline and skills; learning to transfer those abilities to fill the employment gap is the next step. It answers the needs of both the manufacturers and the veterans; it defines a win/win. Training is a worthwhile investment for everyone involved.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Brown-Forman Wine and Spirits Praises SMT for Best Hiring Practices

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/30/2012 -- Scientific Management Techniques (SMT), http://www.scientific-management.com, has delivered industrial skills training and assessment services for four decades. SMT supported Brown-Forman with identifying best candidates to hire. According to John R. Willis, Manager of Reliability Engineering at Brown-Forman, "The use of the products and services offered by Scientific Management Techniques has been critical to our ability to hire the best candidates with the highest probability of success in our work environment. The Standard Timing Model assisted in the selection of the line operators recently hired. These employees have continued to perform above the norm in subsequent years."

Brown-Forman Corp. is a diversified producer of fine quality consumer products. It was founded in 1870 by George Garvin Brown in Louisville, KY, U.S. The original brand, Old Forester Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky, was America's first bottled bourbon and remains one of Brown-Forman's finest brands today. Brown-Forman employs 4,120 people worldwide with about 1,000 located in Louisville. It is one of the largest American-owned spirits and wine companies and among the top 10 largest global spirits companies.

SMT has experienced a significant increase in business as manufacturing organizations search for solutions to the skills shortage. "We understand the hiring process in industry. Our clients use our machines to lower the risk and cost of hiring," said Richard Whouley, founder of SMT "Identifying and quantifying skills prior to hire is the single most effective means to insure a quality, highly productive hiring decision in industrial settings. Our clients embrace our assessment machines and methodology due to the financial benefits and productivity enhancements delivered by identifying the most capable candidates and incumbents." The assessment machines identify and quantify the skills required to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a modern manufacturing facility.

SMT's industrial skills training program is a hands-on, 100% demand-driven program. The curriculum has been built by and for industrial operations professionals over the last four decades. The program is particularly effective in an environment where education and industry work together to address and solve the skills shortage.

Scientific Management Techniques is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

SMT Putting Veterans Back to Work is Essential

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/26/2012 -- Scientific Management Techniques (SMT) (http://www.scientific-management.com) is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, recently reported for WTG SCInsights that there is a strong need for training solutions to get veterans ready for civilian jobs. SMT, a global leader in "hands-on" industrial skills assessment solutions uses Industrial Skills Assessment Programs and Training Programs to improve workforce skills and drive productivity. Too often pencil and paper testing fails to provide an accurate assessment of the talents and skills employers require. Some potential candidates may test well on paper, yet perform poorly on the job. The only surefire solution is the kind of "hands-on" testing to ensure skillsets are truly acquired. Often in conjunction with community colleges, this rapid training modality delivers skilled graduates into industry. "The demand-driven education program has been built with extensive feedback from industrial operations professionals regarding the specific skill sets they require to achieve their performance objectives," suggested Berry.

Industrial Skills Assessments Get Veterans Ready to Work

A validated, scientific-based, data-driven process that accurately predicts candidate success also aligns with the hiring process using lean initiatives. Performance based "assessment machines" that identify and measure skills, competencies, and trainability prove far better than traditional written assessment tests.

As the skills shortage grows more acute each year and margin pressures mount it's more critical than ever before to make the right hiring decision. Berry insisted, "Industrial skill assessment machines and assessment protocols are used in the veteran hiring process for the selection and evaluation of maintenance mechanics, machine operators, industrial electricians, PLC technicians, electro-mechanical personnel, and CNC operation personnel. Identifying skills prior to hire is the single most effective way to insure a quality hire and drive performance in manufacturing."

Rapid gainful employment can be accomplished quickly. Veterans have already demonstrated remarkable discipline and skills; learning to transfer those abilities to fill the employment gap is the next step. It answers the needs of both the manufacturers and the veterans; it defines a win/win. Training is a worthwhile investment for everyone involved.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Scientific Management Techniques Predicts Manufacturing Employee Success

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/23/2012 -- Scientific Manufacturing Techniques' (SMT) manufacturing skills assessment solves the skills shortage and predicts employee success in the manufacturing facility. The hands-on assessment machines identify and measure the skills required to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a modern manufacturing facility.

The portable manufacturing skills assessments deliver a scientific based, data driven workforce skill assessment solution that lowers the risk and cost of hiring, as well as drives industrial performance by increasing the skill level of the workforce. The data driven hiring process allows manufacturers to make better hiring decisions based on proven, validated success factors and extend lean initiatives into the hiring process. Identifying and measuring skills prior to hire is the single most effective means to ensure a quality, highly productive hire in manufacturing.

SMT's industrial skill assessment machines are used in the hiring process globally for the selection and evaluation of maintenance mechanics, machine operators, industrial electricians, PLC technicians, electro-mechanical personnel and CNC operation personnel.

SMT's assessment machines replicate conditions found in manufacturing facilities. The machines, together with validated assessment methodologies, identify and measure skills and competencies that traditional written tests are not designed for and are unable to recognize.

Scientific Management Techniques, www.scientific-management.com, has delivered industrial skills training and assessment services for four decades. SMT's industrial skills training program is a hands-on, 100% demand-driven program. The curriculum has been built by and for industrial operations professionals over the last 37 years. The program is particularly effective in an environment where education and industry work together to address and solve the skills shortage.

SMT Devices and Programs….

- Improved Performance & Profitability
- Identify Problem Solving Skills
- Lower the Risk & Cost of Hiring
- Confirm Skills Represented on CV
- Measure Competencies & Instinct
- Decrease Work Related Injuries
- Minimize Downtime

About Scientific Management Techniques
Scientific Management Techniques is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Apprentice Feeder Program by SMT Maximizes ROI of Training Resources

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/21/2012 -- Scientific Management Techniques (SMT), the global leader in performance based industrial skills assessments has designed their new Apprentice Feeder Program (AFP) to solve the skills shortage and skills gap plaguing industry. The program is a four step process that incorporates the use of SMT's industrial skills assessment machines and hands-on training curriculum.

The program objective is to fast-track apprentice training for industry by identifying the trainability and instinct of candidates and incumbents prior to initiation of training. The AFP is designed to prepare graduates to fill positions as maintenance mechanics and senior operators in an automated production environment and function as team leaders in their facility.

Pete Bachert, SMT's lead engineer, noted, "The structure of the Apprentice Feeder Program maximizes the ROI of education resources" explains. The initial and subsequent assessments ensure that only the most capable and committed individuals enter the program and stay in the program. In our hands-on training program students train on the same components, tools, and systems they will encounter in industry. This training program is highly effective in a relatively short period of time due to the hands-on aspect of the program and the nature of the curriculum development, the program curriculum is 100% demand driven."

The program is designed for new applicants or incumbents and can be administered in the industrial facility or a community college training location. The first step in the process is to assess the capabilities and trainability of program applicants using SMT's non-verbal, non-written, performance-based methodology and assessment machines. Individuals posting the strongest scores on the assessments advance to step two which includes an initial 40 hours of classroom-based industrial skills training. Step three is a second round of assessments administered using a more challenging assessment protocol. This process identifies those individuals that are retaining the training most effectively and are exhibiting the drive required to become a top performer. The individuals achieving appropriate scores on round two assessments advance into an intensive industrial skills training program that includes significant floor-time training in the facility. The advanced training program consists of up to an additional 250 hours of training.

"Our industrial clients count on our solutions to combat the skills shortage and keep their facilities operating at peak performance. The AFP has been built with extensive feedback from industrial operations professionals regarding the specific skill sets they require to achieve their performance objectives," stated Richard Whouley, founder of Scientific Management Techniques.

About Scientific Management Techniques
Scientific Management Techniques (http://www.scientific-management.com) is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

900,000 Manufacturing Skill Assessments by SMT

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/20/2012 -- Unique solutions are in high demand as the manufacturing skills shortage grows more acute globally. Scientific Management Techniques (SMT), the global leader in industrial skills assessments and skills training programs reached the 900,000 industrial skill assessments milestone. Launched in 1970 with the introduction of their hands-on Mechanical skills assessment machine, SMT has grown to enjoy a worldwide presence with proprietary portable industrial skills assessment machines.

In addition to the mechanical skills test device, SMT manufactures portable Electrical, PLC, and CNC skills assessment devices. These hands-on machines and SMT's non-verbal, non-written, performance-based assessment methodology are used by industrial organizations across a wide variety of platforms to identify and measure the skills and competencies of candidates and incumbents.

SMT has experienced a significant increase in business as manufacturing organizations search for solutions to the skills shortage. "We understand the hiring process in industry. Our clients use our machines to lower the risk and cost of hiring," said Richard Whouley, founder of SMT "Identifying and quantifying skills prior to hire is the single most effective means to insure a quality, highly productive hiring decision in industrial settings. Our clients embrace our assessment machines and methodology due to the financial benefits and productivity enhancements delivered by identifying the most capable candidates and incumbents." The assessment machines identify and quantify the skills required to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a modern manufacturing facility.

Larry Gibson at Unilever, an SMT client, stated "I was introduced to SMT's standard timing model as a plant maintenance manager and used it as a very effective screening tool for hiring. In subsequent roles as plant manager I brought the tool in not only for hiring but also as a training tool for our TPM programs with great effect. We also had great success with SMT's electrical testing module, again for both screening and training. I have used SMT for years; this company has great and proven products, training and techniques."

About Scientific Management Techniques
Scientific Management Techniques (http://www.scientific-management.com) is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Automation and Control Magazine Praises Skills Training of Veterans by Scientific Management Techniques

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/16/2012 -- Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, recently reported for Automation & Control Magazine, that there is a strong need for training solutions to get veterans ready for civilian jobs. SMT, a global leader in "hands-on" industrial skills assessment solutions uses Industrial Skills Assessment Programs and Training Programs to improve workforce skills and drive productivity. Too often pencil and paper testing fails to provide an accurate assessment of the talents and skills employers require. Some potential candidates may test well on paper, yet perform poorly on the job. The only surefire solution is the kind of "hands-on" testing to ensure skillsets are truly acquired. Often in conjunction with community colleges, this rapid training modality delivers skilled graduates into industry. "The demand-driven education program has been built with extensive feedback from industrial operations professionals regarding the specific skill sets they require to achieve their performance objectives," suggested Berry.

Scientific Management Techniques (SMT) (http://www.scientific-management.com) is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

A validated, scientific-based, data-driven process that accurately predicts candidate success also aligns with the hiring process using lean initiatives. Performance based "assessment machines" that identify and measure skills, competencies, and trainability prove far better than traditional written assessment tests.

As the skills shortage grows more acute each year and margin pressures mount it's more critical than ever before to make the right hiring decision. Berry insisted, "Industrial skill assessment machines and assessment protocols are used in the veteran hiring process for the selection and evaluation of maintenance mechanics, machine operators, industrial electricians, PLC technicians, electro-mechanical personnel, and CNC operation personnel. Identifying skills prior to hire is the single most effective way to insure a quality hire and drive performance in manufacturing."

Rapid gainful employment can be accomplished quickly. Veterans have already demonstrated remarkable discipline and skills; learning to transfer those abilities to fill the employment gap is the next step. It answers the needs of both the manufacturers and the veterans; it defines a win/win. Training is a worthwhile investment for everyone involved.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Industrial Skills Gap Solved by Community Colleges with Help from SMT

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/14/2012 -- Stephen Berry, President of SMT, stated, "It has become clear that 'solution driven' community colleges like Southwest, collaborating with local industry, are positioned to deliver targeted training that will dramatically improve workforce skills as well as deliver the requisite productivity improvement for manufacturers. Working with stakeholders in their market, Southwest is proactively leading the way and delivering the model solution for other schools that want to work closely with manufacturers and workforce professionals to improve employability and industrial performance."

Scientific Management Techniques (SMT) and Southwest Tennessee Community College have collaborated to design and deliver a highly effective solution to the industrial skills shortage in the Memphis market. This model has national implications to solving the skills gap within the next year.

The hands-on training curriculum developed by SMT is unique in the industry. With hands-on training aids and interactive exercises, SMT trains to specific skill sets required for students to become productive members of the manufacturing team. Graduates are driving productivity for local manufacturers and feedback from Memphis employers is remarkable. The skill assessment component is critical to the program's success. The hands-on assessments identify mechanical instinct and aptitude pre-training; post-training assessments provide data to quantify the effectiveness of the training program and identify graduates as job-ready.

For forty years Scientific Management Techniques, http://www.scientific-management.com, has delivered industrial skills training and assessment services. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity. SMT's founder Richard Whouley explained the evolution from industry to formal education, noting, "We delivered training in industrial facilities for many years in several countries prior to the introduction to the education market. Several manufacturing clients suggested that local community colleges embrace the SMT program based on the productivity improvements realized using the training system."

There are two primary objectives when providing industrial training:

… Deliver highly effective training that immediately impacts productivity, and
… Deliver the training quickly and efficiently returning manpower back to production as soon as possible

SMT achieves these objectives due to the demand-driven curriculum design and the extensive use of over two hundred (200) hands-on training aids. The on-going skills shortage mandates this robust curriculum and training methodology; it translates efficiently into formal education as schools work with industry to identify effective training solutions creating workers with the required skillsets. SMT continues to deliver training in industrial facilities and works closely with schools and community colleges.

About Scientific Management Techniques
Scientific Management Techniques is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Predicting Manufacturing Employee Success Using Scientific Management Techniques

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/13/2012 -- SMT's industrial skill assessment machines are used in the hiring process globally for the selection and evaluation of maintenance mechanics, machine operators, industrial electricians, PLC technicians, electro-mechanical personnel and CNC operation personnel.

SMT's assessment machines replicate conditions found in manufacturing facilities. The machines, together with validated assessment methodologies, identify and measure skills and competencies that traditional written tests are not designed for and are unable to recognize.

Scientific Manufacturing Techniques' (SMT) manufacturing skills assessment solves the skills shortage and predicts employee success in the manufacturing facility. The hands-on assessment machines identify and measure the skills required to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a modern manufacturing facility.

The portable manufacturing skills assessments deliver a scientific based, data driven workforce skill assessment solution that lowers the risk and cost of hiring, as well as drives industrial performance by increasing the skill level of the workforce. The data driven hiring process allows manufacturers to make better hiring decisions based on proven, validated success factors and extend lean initiatives into the hiring process. Identifying and measuring skills prior to hire is the single most effective means to ensure a quality, highly productive hire in manufacturing.

Scientific Management Techniques, http://www.scientific-management.com, has delivered industrial skills training and assessment services for four decades. SMT's industrial skills training program is a hands-on, 100% demand-driven program. The curriculum has been built by and for industrial operations professionals over the last 37 years. The program is particularly effective in an environment where education and industry work together to address and solve the skills shortage.

SMT Devices and Programs….

- Improved Performance & Profitability
- Identify Problem Solving Skills
- Lower the Risk & Cost of Hiring
- Confirm Skills Represented on CV
- Measure Competencies & Instinct
- Decrease Work Related Injuries
- Minimize Downtime

Scientific Management Techniques is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Lean Initiatives Aligned with Scientific Management Techniques

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/12/2012 -- SMT's industrial skill assessment machines are used in the hiring process globally for the selection and evaluation of maintenance mechanics, machine operators, industrial electricians, PLC technicians, electro-mechanical personnel and CNC operation personnel.

SMT's assessment machines replicate conditions found in manufacturing facilities. The machines, together with validated assessment methodologies, identify and measure skills and competencies that traditional written tests are not designed for and are unable to recognize.

Scientific Manufacturing Techniques' (SMT) manufacturing skills assessment solves the skills shortage and predicts employee success in the manufacturing facility. The hands-on assessment machines identify and measure the skills required to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a modern manufacturing facility.

The ability to align the hiring process with Lean/TPM Initiatives is essential in the manufacturing sector. SMT allows industrial firms to…

- Identify Troubleshooting Ability
- Identify Trainability
- Separate Candidates by Skill Level
- Match the Right Person with the Right Job
- Avoid the Bad Hire
- Reduce Employee Turnover

The portable manufacturing skills assessments deliver a scientific based, data driven workforce skill assessment solution that lowers the risk and cost of hiring, as well as drives industrial performance by increasing the skill level of the workforce. The data driven hiring process allows manufacturers to make better hiring decisions based on proven, validated success factors and extend lean initiatives into the hiring process. Identifying and measuring skills prior to hire is the single most effective means to ensure a quality, highly productive hire in manufacturing.

Scientific Management Techniques, http://www.scientific-management.com, has delivered industrial skills training and assessment services for four decades. SMT's industrial skills training program is a hands-on, 100% demand-driven program. The curriculum has been built by and for industrial operations professionals over the last 37 years. The program is particularly effective in an environment where education and industry work together to address and solve the skills shortage.

Scientific Management Techniques is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Veterans Prepared for Workforce with Scientific Management Techniques

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/08/2012 -- A validated, scientific-based, data-driven process that accurately predicts candidate success also aligns with the hiring process using lean initiatives. Performance based "assessment machines" that identify and measure skills, competencies, and trainability prove far better than traditional written assessment tests.

Scientific Management Techniques (SMT) (www.scientific-management.com) is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, recently reported for WTG SCInsights that there is a strong need for training solutions to get veterans ready for civilian jobs. SMT, a global leader in "hands-on" industrial skills assessment solutions uses Industrial Skills Assessment Programs and Training Programs to improve workforce skills and drive productivity. Too often pencil and paper testing fails to provide an accurate assessment of the talents and skills employers require. Some potential candidates may test well on paper, yet perform poorly on the job. The only surefire solution is the kind of "hands-on" testing to ensure skillsets are truly acquired. Often in conjunction with community colleges, this rapid training modality delivers skilled graduates into industry. "The demand-driven education program has been built with extensive feedback from industrial operations professionals regarding the specific skill sets they require to achieve their performance objectives," suggested Berry.

As the skills shortage grows more acute each year and margin pressures mount it's more critical than ever before to make the right hiring decision. Berry insisted, "Industrial skill assessment machines and assessment protocols are used in the veteran hiring process for the selection and evaluation of maintenance mechanics, machine operators, industrial electricians, PLC technicians, electro-mechanical personnel, and CNC operation personnel. Identifying skills prior to hire is the single most effective way to insure a quality hire and drive performance in manufacturing."

Rapid gainful employment can be accomplished quickly. Veterans have already demonstrated remarkable discipline and skills; learning to transfer those abilities to fill the employment gap is the next step. It answers the needs of both the manufacturers and the veterans; it defines a win/win. Training is a worthwhile investment for everyone involved.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Scientific Management Techniques Vocational Training Initiatives Helps Manufacturing Workforce

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/08/2012 -- Scientific Management Techniques, http://www.scientific-management.com, has delivered industrial skills training and assessment services for four decades. An industrial skills survey conducted by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute reported that more than two-thirds (67%) of manufacturing organizations surveyed, experienced a moderate to severe shortage of available and qualified workers. More than half (56%) also anticipated the shortage to grow worse in the next three years.

Developing countries need to train their workforce in order to attract manufacturing capital and raise the standard of living for their citizens. The Scientific Management Techniques' demand driven skills training program fills global needs by training to the specific skillset required for long-term productive employment in manufacturing. The assessment and training programs are currently deployed in 31 countries, both advanced and developing economies. The global skills shortage in manufacturing is acute and growing. Advanced economies are struggling to fill jobs since many current manufacturing employees are retiring.

Bottom-line: Industrial leaders do not have the skilled production personnel needed to maintain high output and quality levels even while unemployment rates exceed 8%. Stephen Berry, President of SMT, commented, "SMT is on the front line of the industrial skills shortage working with global manufacturing clients daily to deliver skill solutions that drive performance on the production floor. We train to the critical skills required to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot an industrial facility. Our extensive experience provides a unique insight regarding the skills required to optimize industrial performance."

Scientific Management Techniques is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Scientific Management Techniques Skills Leader for Veterans Profiled in Automation and Control Magazine

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/08/2012 -- Scientific Management Techniques (SMT) (http://www.scientific-management.com) is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, recently reported for Automation & Control Magazine, that there is a strong need for training solutions to get veterans ready for civilian jobs. SMT, a global leader in "hands-on" industrial skills assessment solutions uses Industrial Skills Assessment Programs and Training Programs to improve workforce skills and drive productivity. Too often pencil and paper testing fails to provide an accurate assessment of the talents and skills employers require. Some potential candidates may test well on paper, yet perform poorly on the job. The only surefire solution is the kind of "hands-on" testing to ensure skillsets are truly acquired. Often in conjunction with community colleges, this rapid training modality delivers skilled graduates into industry. "The demand-driven education program has been built with extensive feedback from industrial operations professionals regarding the specific skill sets they require to achieve their performance objectives," suggested Berry.

Industrial Skills Assessments Get Veterans Ready to Work

A validated, scientific-based, data-driven process that accurately predicts candidate success also aligns with the hiring process using lean initiatives. Performance based "assessment machines" that identify and measure skills, competencies, and trainability prove far better than traditional written assessment tests.

As the skills shortage grows more acute each year and margin pressures mount it's more critical than ever before to make the right hiring decision. Berry insisted, "Industrial skill assessment machines and assessment protocols are used in the veteran hiring process for the selection and evaluation of maintenance mechanics, machine operators, industrial electricians, PLC technicians, electro-mechanical personnel, and CNC operation personnel. Identifying skills prior to hire is the single most effective way to insure a quality hire and drive performance in manufacturing."

Rapid gainful employment can be accomplished quickly. Veterans have already demonstrated remarkable discipline and skills; learning to transfer those abilities to fill the employment gap is the next step. It answers the needs of both the manufacturers and the veterans; it defines a win/win. Training is a worthwhile investment for everyone involved.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Scientific Management Techniques Aligns with Lean Initiatives

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/06/2012 -- Scientific Manufacturing Techniques' (SMT) manufacturing skills assessment solves the skills shortage and predicts employee success in the manufacturing facility. The hands-on assessment machines identify and measure the skills required to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a modern manufacturing facility.

The ability to align the hiring process with Lean/TPM Initiatives is essential in the manufacturing sector. SMT allows industrial firms to…

- Identify Troubleshooting Ability
- Identify Trainability
- Separate Candidates by Skill Level
- Match the Right Person with the Right Job
- Avoid the Bad Hire
- Reduce Employee Turnover

The portable manufacturing skills assessments deliver a scientific based, data driven workforce skill assessment solution that lowers the risk and cost of hiring, as well as drives industrial performance by increasing the skill level of the workforce. The data driven hiring process allows manufacturers to make better hiring decisions based on proven, validated success factors and extend lean initiatives into the hiring process. Identifying and measuring skills prior to hire is the single most effective means to ensure a quality, highly productive hire in manufacturing.

SMT's industrial skill assessment machines are used in the hiring process globally for the selection and evaluation of maintenance mechanics, machine operators, industrial electricians, PLC technicians, electro-mechanical personnel and CNC operation personnel.

SMT's assessment machines replicate conditions found in manufacturing facilities. The machines, together with validated assessment methodologies, identify and measure skills and competencies that traditional written tests are not designed for and are unable to recognize.

Scientific Management Techniques, http://www.scientific-management.com, has delivered industrial skills training and assessment services for four decades. SMT's industrial skills training program is a hands-on, 100% demand-driven program. The curriculum has been built by and for industrial operations professionals over the last 37 years. The program is particularly effective in an environment where education and industry work together to address and solve the skills shortage.

Scientific Management Techniques is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Scientific Management Techniques Predicts Manufacturing Employee Success

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/05/2012 -- Scientific Manufacturing Techniques' (SMT) manufacturing skills assessment solves the skills shortage and predicts employee success in the manufacturing facility. The hands-on assessment machines identify and measure the skills required to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a modern manufacturing facility.

The portable manufacturing skills assessments deliver a scientific based, data driven workforce skill assessment solution that lowers the risk and cost of hiring, as well as drives industrial performance by increasing the skill level of the workforce. The data driven hiring process allows manufacturers to make better hiring decisions based on proven, validated success factors and extend lean initiatives into the hiring process. Identifying and measuring skills prior to hire is the single most effective means to ensure a quality, highly productive hire in manufacturing.

SMT's industrial skill assessment machines are used in the hiring process globally for the selection and evaluation of maintenance mechanics, machine operators, industrial electricians, PLC technicians, electro-mechanical personnel and CNC operation personnel.

SMT's assessment machines replicate conditions found in manufacturing facilities. The machines, together with validated assessment methodologies, identify and measure skills and competencies that traditional written tests are not designed for and are unable to recognize.

Scientific Management Techniques, www.scientific-management.com, has delivered industrial skills training and assessment services for four decades. SMT's industrial skills training program is a hands-on, 100% demand-driven program. The curriculum has been built by and for industrial operations professionals over the last 37 years. The program is particularly effective in an environment where education and industry work together to address and solve the skills shortage.

SMT Devices and Programs….

- Improved Performance & Profitability
- Identify Problem Solving Skills
- Lower the Risk & Cost of Hiring
- Confirm Skills Represented on CV
- Measure Competencies & Instinct
- Decrease Work Related Injuries
- Minimize Downtime

Scientific Management Techniques is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Putting Veterans Back to Work is Essential for Scientific Management Techniques

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/05/2012 -- Scientific Management Techniques (SMT) (http://www.scientific-management.com) is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, recently reported for WTG SCInsights that there is a strong need for training solutions to get veterans ready for civilian jobs. SMT, a global leader in "hands-on" industrial skills assessment solutions uses Industrial Skills Assessment Programs and Training Programs to improve workforce skills and drive productivity. Too often pencil and paper testing fails to provide an accurate assessment of the talents and skills employers require. Some potential candidates may test well on paper, yet perform poorly on the job. The only surefire solution is the kind of "hands-on" testing to ensure skillsets are truly acquired. Often in conjunction with community colleges, this rapid training modality delivers skilled graduates into industry. "The demand-driven education program has been built with extensive feedback from industrial operations professionals regarding the specific skill sets they require to achieve their performance objectives," suggested Berry.

Industrial Skills Assessments Get Veterans Ready to Work

A validated, scientific-based, data-driven process that accurately predicts candidate success also aligns with the hiring process using lean initiatives. Performance based "assessment machines" that identify and measure skills, competencies, and trainability prove far better than traditional written assessment tests.

As the skills shortage grows more acute each year and margin pressures mount it's more critical than ever before to make the right hiring decision. Berry insisted, "Industrial skill assessment machines and assessment protocols are used in the veteran hiring process for the selection and evaluation of maintenance mechanics, machine operators, industrial electricians, PLC technicians, electro-mechanical personnel, and CNC operation personnel. Identifying skills prior to hire is the single most effective way to insure a quality hire and drive performance in manufacturing."

Rapid gainful employment can be accomplished quickly. Veterans have already demonstrated remarkable discipline and skills; learning to transfer those abilities to fill the employment gap is the next step. It answers the needs of both the manufacturers and the veterans; it defines a win/win. Training is a worthwhile investment for everyone involved.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

900,000 Manufacturing Skill Assessments Achieved by Scientific Management Techniques

Londonderry, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/01/2012 -- Unique solutions are in high demand as the manufacturing skills shortage grows more acute globally. Scientific Management Techniques (SMT), the global leader in industrial skills assessments and skills training programs reached the 900,000 industrial skill assessments milestone. Launched in 1970 with the introduction of their hands-on Mechanical skills assessment machine, SMT has grown to enjoy a worldwide presence with proprietary portable industrial skills assessment machines.

In addition to the mechanical skills test device, SMT manufactures portable Electrical, PLC, and CNC skills assessment devices. These hands-on machines and SMT's non-verbal, non-written, performance-based assessment methodology are used by industrial organizations across a wide variety of platforms to identify and measure the skills and competencies of candidates and incumbents.

SMT has experienced a significant increase in business as manufacturing organizations search for solutions to the skills shortage. "We understand the hiring process in industry. Our clients use our machines to lower the risk and cost of hiring," said Richard Whouley, founder of SMT "Identifying and quantifying skills prior to hire is the single most effective means to insure a quality, highly productive hiring decision in industrial settings. Our clients embrace our assessment machines and methodology due to the financial benefits and productivity enhancements delivered by identifying the most capable candidates and incumbents." The assessment machines identify and quantify the skills required to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a modern manufacturing facility.

Larry Gibson at Unilever, an SMT client, stated "I was introduced to SMT's standard timing model as a plant maintenance manager and used it as a very effective screening tool for hiring. In subsequent roles as plant manager I brought the tool in not only for hiring but also as a training tool for our TPM programs with great effect. We also had great success with SMT's electrical testing module, again for both screening and training. I have used SMT for years; this company has great and proven products, training and techniques."

About Scientific Management Techniques
Scientific Management Techniques (http://www.scientific-management.com) is the global leader in performance-based skill assessments for industry. The assessment capabilities, together with demand-driven skills training program, are used in manufacturing and education organizations in thirty-one countries to solve the skills shortage and drive industrial productivity.

Scientific Management Techniques Inc.
http://www.scientific-management.com
Stephen Berry, President
pr@scientific-management.com
603-421-0222

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm