Lean manufacturing supports zero carbon footprint sustainability

Furniture manufacturing leaders see sustainability and operational efficiency integrated holistically with a target of lowest possible carbon footprint. ...

... "Lean manufacturing processes taught a long time ago that sound environmental practices are not just good business but great business. GOEMAN: Zero carbon is probably the most holistic driver of sustainability values in application, so long as it’s pursued as a consequence of how we do business - as opposed to acquiring offsets. " ...

Via Metropolis Magazine: Fundamental shifts

Sustainable Lean Transformation

Local chapter of manufacturing association will host a lean transformation workshop on December 10. ...

... "The session, called Creating a Sustainable Lean Transformation, will run from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder, 6945 Pocahontas Trail. " ...

Via Newport News Daily Press: Manufacturing workshop

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Lean Software Support Visual Workplace

BubbleQuest offers a number of software modules, such as people, measures, organization, improvement, and training aids, that enable the implementation of lean techniques and kaizen improvements. ...

... "Kaizen is the process of continuous improvement using small, sustainable steps. The focus is on achieving small sustainable improvements by identifying & reducing sources of waste. " ...

Via Bubble Quest: Kaizen

Sustaining Lean Six Sigma Achievements

Integrated enterprise excellence is a method for sustaining Lean Six Sigma performance levels. ...

... "Lean Six Sigma has provided some relief and helped many businesses make significant performance improvements. Yet in many businesses, results of the first few implementations are impressive, usually because the goals were easily achievable ... " ...

Via Quality Management: Sustaining Excellence