The Caterpillar Production System (CPS) aims to dramatically improve safety, quality, and efficiency through employee participation, process transformation, waste elimination and continuous improvement. In 2007, CPS training reached over 50,000 employees and engaged more than 60 dealers. Employees submitted over 160,000 continuous improvement ideas. CPS is building a future Caterpillar with real traction in its second year through transforming processes, streamlining work, and involving employees, dealers and suppliers.