Comments on: Lean Manufacturing is Green Manufacturing! http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/07/28/lean-manufacturing-is-green-manufacturing/ Discussing the people, ideas, and companies that redefine capitalism and inspire positive change Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:43:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Cristal Mcmeans http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/07/28/lean-manufacturing-is-green-manufacturing/comment-page-1/#comment-40364 Cristal Mcmeans Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:59:00 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1579#comment-40364 Wow! I rarely see a blog that discusses Lean manufacturing! We can't deny that this here, is probably Toyota's secret, as to how it became the most successful automotive company only within 50 years. During our office's presentations and seminars regarding this manufacturing technique, I learned that the whole system is not only beneficial to the company, but for the employee's health as well! Wow! I rarely see a blog that discusses Lean manufacturing! We can’t deny that this here, is probably Toyota’s secret, as to how it became the most successful automotive company only within 50 years. During our office’s presentations and seminars regarding this manufacturing technique, I learned that the whole system is not only beneficial to the company, but for the employee’s health as well!

]]> By: Charles Cohon http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/07/28/lean-manufacturing-is-green-manufacturing/comment-page-1/#comment-14957 Charles Cohon Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:35:24 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1579#comment-14957 Green results are an inevitable outcome of truly Lean activities. The Womack and Jones classic "Lean Thinking" did not focus on Green, but if you re-read this classic with Green in mind you will find countless examples of Lean activities that had Green outcomes. For example, replacing batch and queue manufacturing with single piece flow can virtually eliminate the need for ERP software and the energy-guzzling data centers that ERP software requires. For those attending Pack Expo in Las Vegas October 5, 2009, my presentation "Lean Manufacturing's Unexpected Windfall: A Lower Carbon Footprint" will cover this topic. Details at http://packexpo.com/pelv2009/public/Calendar.aspx?SuperTrackId=&TrackId=&AssociationId=&DateId=&FormatId=&DurationId=&SpeakerId=38&SessionTypeId=&SubExpoId=&Keyword=&&SearchEvent=&sortMenu=104002 Green results are an inevitable outcome of truly Lean activities. The Womack and Jones classic “Lean Thinking” did not focus on Green, but if you re-read this classic with Green in mind you will find countless examples of Lean activities that had Green outcomes. For example, replacing batch and queue manufacturing with single piece flow can virtually eliminate the need for ERP software and the energy-guzzling data centers that ERP software requires.

For those attending Pack Expo in Las Vegas October 5, 2009, my presentation “Lean Manufacturing’s Unexpected Windfall: A Lower Carbon Footprint” will cover this topic. Details at http://packexpo.com/pelv2009/public/Calendar.aspx?SuperTrackId=&TrackId=&AssociationId=&DateId=&FormatId=&DurationId=&SpeakerId=38&SessionTypeId=&SubExpoId=&Keyword=&&SearchEvent=&sortMenu=104002

]]> By: Charles Cohon http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/07/28/lean-manufacturing-is-green-manufacturing/comment-page-1/#comment-38056 Charles Cohon Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:35:00 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1579#comment-38056 Green results are an inevitable outcome of truly Lean activities. The Womack and Jones classic "Lean Thinking" did not focus on Green, but if you re-read this classic with Green in mind you will find countless examples of Lean activities that had Green outcomes. For example, replacing batch and queue manufacturing with single piece flow can virtually eliminate the need for ERP software and the energy-guzzling data centers that ERP software requires. For those attending Pack Expo in Las Vegas October 5, 2009, my presentation "Lean Manufacturing's Unexpected Windfall: A Lower Carbon Footprint" will cover this topic. Details at http://packexpo.com/pelv2009/public/Calendar.aspx?SuperTrackId=&TrackId=&AssociationId=&DateId=&FormatId=&DurationId=&SpeakerId=38&SessionTypeId=&SubExpoId=&Keyword=&&SearchEvent=&sortMenu=104002 Green results are an inevitable outcome of truly Lean activities. The Womack and Jones classic “Lean Thinking” did not focus on Green, but if you re-read this classic with Green in mind you will find countless examples of Lean activities that had Green outcomes. For example, replacing batch and queue manufacturing with single piece flow can virtually eliminate the need for ERP software and the energy-guzzling data centers that ERP software requires.

For those attending Pack Expo in Las Vegas October 5, 2009, my presentation “Lean Manufacturing’s Unexpected Windfall: A Lower Carbon Footprint” will cover this topic. Details at http://packexpo.com/pelv2009/public/Calendar.aspx?SuperTrackId=&TrackId=&AssociationId=&DateId=&FormatId=&DurationId=&SpeakerId=38&SessionTypeId=&SubExpoId=&Keyword=&&SearchEvent=&sortMenu=104002

]]> By: Inspired Economist: Pick of the Week | Top College Zine http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/07/28/lean-manufacturing-is-green-manufacturing/comment-page-1/#comment-13534 Inspired Economist: Pick of the Week | Top College Zine Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:12:23 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1579#comment-13534 [...] One way in which today’s corporation is becoming enlightened to the fact that green manufacturing CAN equal more profitable manufacturing is through a new concept called “lean manufacturing“.   In the 1980’s, JIT, or just-in-time techniques became all the rage in management circles as they shaved costs from production by eliminating the need for high levels of inventories by focusing on using just what was needed, when it was needed. More on this story here. [...] [...] One way in which today’s corporation is becoming enlightened to the fact that green manufacturing CAN equal more profitable manufacturing is through a new concept called “lean manufacturing“.   In the 1980’s, JIT, or just-in-time techniques became all the rage in management circles as they shaved costs from production by eliminating the need for high levels of inventories by focusing on using just what was needed, when it was needed. More on this story here. [...]

]]> By: Bryan Lund http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/07/28/lean-manufacturing-is-green-manufacturing/comment-page-1/#comment-13320 Bryan Lund Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:15:07 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1579#comment-13320 Companies who engage in the practice of continuous improvement have always been at the forefront of reducing environmental waste. This takes many forms: eliminating air leaks, oil leaks, water leaks is a simple approach to reduce thousands of dollars per year of cost and reduce the impact on the environmental load. By working with suppliers and customers, businesses have long sought out ways to reduce corrugate, cardboard, plastic and paper waste, savings consumers millions and reducing the volumes sent to landfill. These acts also divert the resources to other businesses for more efficient and effective use, which means more productive economic growth, jobs and better standard of living for millions. All of this effort requires skill. Please visit my website, www.twiservice.com for the fundamental improvement skills taught world wide to employees of Toyota Motor Co., the creators of Lean manufacturing. The skills are decades old, and the manuals are free to download under the terms of fair use law. You do not need to provide an email address or sign up for any newsletter. Just browse, enjoy the simplicity of the continunous improvement and learn about something "new!" Bryan Lund www.twiservice.com Companies who engage in the practice of continuous improvement have always been at the forefront of reducing environmental waste. This takes many forms: eliminating air leaks, oil leaks, water leaks is a simple approach to reduce thousands of dollars per year of cost and reduce the impact on the environmental load. By working with suppliers and customers, businesses have long sought out ways to reduce corrugate, cardboard, plastic and paper waste, savings consumers millions and reducing the volumes sent to landfill. These acts also divert the resources to other businesses for more efficient and effective use, which means more productive economic growth, jobs and better standard of living for millions.

All of this effort requires skill. Please visit my website, http://www.twiservice.com for the fundamental improvement skills taught world wide to employees of Toyota Motor Co., the creators of Lean manufacturing. The skills are decades old, and the manuals are free to download under the terms of fair use law. You do not need to provide an email address or sign up for any newsletter. Just browse, enjoy the simplicity of the continunous improvement and learn about something “new!”

Bryan Lund
http://www.twiservice.com

]]> By: Bryan Lund http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/07/28/lean-manufacturing-is-green-manufacturing/comment-page-1/#comment-38055 Bryan Lund Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:15:00 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1579#comment-38055 Companies who engage in the practice of continuous improvement have always been at the forefront of reducing environmental waste. This takes many forms: eliminating air leaks, oil leaks, water leaks is a simple approach to reduce thousands of dollars per year of cost and reduce the impact on the environmental load. By working with suppliers and customers, businesses have long sought out ways to reduce corrugate, cardboard, plastic and paper waste, savings consumers millions and reducing the volumes sent to landfill. These acts also divert the resources to other businesses for more efficient and effective use, which means more productive economic growth, jobs and better standard of living for millions. All of this effort requires skill. Please visit my website, www.twiservice.com for the fundamental improvement skills taught world wide to employees of Toyota Motor Co., the creators of Lean manufacturing. The skills are decades old, and the manuals are free to download under the terms of fair use law. You do not need to provide an email address or sign up for any newsletter. Just browse, enjoy the simplicity of the continunous improvement and learn about something "new!" Bryan Lund www.twiservice.com Companies who engage in the practice of continuous improvement have always been at the forefront of reducing environmental waste. This takes many forms: eliminating air leaks, oil leaks, water leaks is a simple approach to reduce thousands of dollars per year of cost and reduce the impact on the environmental load. By working with suppliers and customers, businesses have long sought out ways to reduce corrugate, cardboard, plastic and paper waste, savings consumers millions and reducing the volumes sent to landfill. These acts also divert the resources to other businesses for more efficient and effective use, which means more productive economic growth, jobs and better standard of living for millions.

All of this effort requires skill. Please visit my website, http://www.twiservice.com for the fundamental improvement skills taught world wide to employees of Toyota Motor Co., the creators of Lean manufacturing. The skills are decades old, and the manuals are free to download under the terms of fair use law. You do not need to provide an email address or sign up for any newsletter. Just browse, enjoy the simplicity of the continunous improvement and learn about something “new!”

Bryan Lund
http://www.twiservice.com

]]> By: Martin W. Michael http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/07/28/lean-manufacturing-is-green-manufacturing/comment-page-1/#comment-13235 Martin W. Michael Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:27:03 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1579#comment-13235 Brenda, Great article. As a manufacturing technology professional I am always surprised how many companies are ignoring this issue. I recently commented on energy savings opportunities for manufacturing on my company blog at: http://www.avanceon.com/our-blog/bid/18738/Stimulus-Package-and-Saving-Industrial-Energy I will be adding more content on this subject soon and would be glad to cross post if you are interested. Brenda,
Great article. As a manufacturing technology professional I am always surprised how many companies are ignoring this issue.

I recently commented on energy savings opportunities for manufacturing on my company blog at:
http://www.avanceon.com/our-blog/bid/18738/Stimulus-Package-and-Saving-Industrial-Energy

I will be adding more content on this subject soon and would be glad to cross post if you are interested.

]]> By: Martin W. Michael http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/07/28/lean-manufacturing-is-green-manufacturing/comment-page-1/#comment-38054 Martin W. Michael Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:27:00 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1579#comment-38054 Brenda, Great article. As a manufacturing technology professional I am always surprised how many companies are ignoring this issue. I recently commented on energy savings opportunities for manufacturing on my company blog at: http://www.avanceon.com/our-blog/bid/18738/Stimulus-Package-and-Saving-Industrial-Energy I will be adding more content on this subject soon and would be glad to cross post if you are interested. Brenda,
Great article. As a manufacturing technology professional I am always surprised how many companies are ignoring this issue.

I recently commented on energy savings opportunities for manufacturing on my company blog at:
http://www.avanceon.com/our-blog/bid/18738/Stimulus-Package-and-Saving-Industrial-Energy

I will be adding more content on this subject soon and would be glad to cross post if you are interested.

]]> By: Inspired Economist: Pick of the Week - Zidee.com http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/07/28/lean-manufacturing-is-green-manufacturing/comment-page-1/#comment-12643 Inspired Economist: Pick of the Week - Zidee.com Sun, 02 Aug 2009 22:06:50 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1579#comment-12643 [...] One way in which today’s corporation is becoming enlightened to the fact that green manufacturing CAN equal more profitable manufacturing is through a new concept called “lean manufacturing“.   In the 1980’s, JIT, or just-in-time techniques became all the rage in management circles as they shaved costs from production by eliminating the need for high levels of inventories by focusing on using just what was needed, when it was needed. More on this story here. [...] [...] One way in which today’s corporation is becoming enlightened to the fact that green manufacturing CAN equal more profitable manufacturing is through a new concept called “lean manufacturing“.   In the 1980’s, JIT, or just-in-time techniques became all the rage in management circles as they shaved costs from production by eliminating the need for high levels of inventories by focusing on using just what was needed, when it was needed. More on this story here. [...]

]]> By: John-Paul Maxfield http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/07/28/lean-manufacturing-is-green-manufacturing/comment-page-1/#comment-12531 John-Paul Maxfield Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:19:41 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1579#comment-12531 Great Post! Lean Manufacturing is an essential part of moving towards Zero Waste. Any place where companies can eliminate resource inefficiency is a step in the right direction. Great Post! Lean Manufacturing is an essential part of moving towards Zero Waste. Any place where companies can eliminate resource inefficiency is a step in the right direction.

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