What's all the hype?

PCE is the next evolution of services from AkzoNobel, providers of industry specific services to collision centers across the world since 1972. The Process Centered Environments program was designed and created by a global team of collision process practitioners from across the many vehicle refinishing business units of AkzoNobel. Click on the video icon to learn more!

The Process Centered Environment provides you with the ability to create a sustainable competitive advantage by utilizing a series of interconnecting / interactive events that allows a product or process to flow freely and continuously utilizing the:

• Right amount of energy 
• Right resources
• Right materials

That will allow the finished product to be delivered at the:               

• Right time 
• Right quality
• Right cost

The goal of the Process Centered Environment is to provide stakeholders and customers with the ultimate experience.

The Process Centered Environment program consists of a combination of classroom training sessions, on-site consulting and an intensive hands-on Boot Camp conducted in a working Process Centered Environment. All delivery methods contain a mix of theory and application with an emphasis on the latter.

Brochures PCE Overview PCE Practical Boot Camp (strict selection process)

Current PCE Educational Seminars

A Tourists Guide - Introduction to PCE

This course is designed for collision center managers and owners who are interested in learning the benefits and challenges of pursuing a PCE journey. In this session, we will explore the basics of transforming a business into a Process Centered Environment. Covered are the practical realities of planning, leading, and managing the PCE journey.

Tips for First Time Travelers - Preparing for a Process Centered Environment

So…you’re contemplating taking your business on the PCE Journey but know that the first step of any great journey is the hardest. What if you step in the wrong direction? What if you step too far and trip? What if you don’t step far enough and nothing happens? What if you step in the right direction and nobody follows you? What might you step in?
This PCE module was designed to address these concerns. It should give you a basic understanding of the behavioral changes required to successfully implement a Process Centered Environment in your collision facility.

Avoid Excess Baggage - Implementing 5S

5S is the key to workplace organization and standardization through visual management. This course teaches the principles and techniques needed to apply 5S and establish visual management systems to improve communication and adherence to standards.

Upgrade to First Class - Principles of Continuous Improvement

Continuous Improvement is more than just a mindset – it’s a mindset combined with the right toolset. This module focuses on the toolset needed to support the mindset of Continuous Improvement. The mindset? – that’s up to you.