The Lean, Green Future of Manufacturing
Lean manufacturing and environmentally responsible practices go hand in hand. Why? Because lean drives plants to optimize for efficiency and relentless reduction of waste. What could be a more perfect match for green manufacturing? The MPI Group has tracked manufacturers’ use of green practices — and performance on green metrics — since 2010. We’ve found that plants using lean – and/or the related methodology of the Toyota Production System (TPS) – are more likely to use leading green practices and to outperform on green metrics. Many factors contribute to the success of these lean, green plants, including: #1. Environment-Friendly [...]