Lean and Green
Noise Solutions: Problem Solvers
Noise Solutions Inc. says it can solve any noise issue by analyzing a facility with its Noise Solutions Blueprint.
 
Electrojet: Cleaner Power
Electrojet lowers pollution caused by small engines in motorcycles and lawn motors.
 
Continuous Improvement: The Seven Secrets
Manufacturers can reduce risk and gain more confidence in pursuing continuous improvement programs if they are aware of common pitfalls.
 
Offshore: Sustainable Links for the Entire Supply Chain
Companies of all sizes are now considering environmental issues in their corporate strategies.
 
Continuous Improvement: Holistic Quality
Many manufacturers may find it beneficial to adopt a lean philosophy toward quality management.
 
Efficiency Focus: BPM and Lean
Business process management may enhance your company’s lean programs.
 
Green Standards: Get the Lead Out
California and Europe have restricted the use and sale of products made with lead due to the harm it causes to the environment. Other countries are following suit, so U.S. manufacturers need to be prepared. By Staci Davidson
 
News: Cost-Efficient Energy Savings
A typical manufacturing plant can cut its energy bill by 10 percent if it implements proper energy efficiency procedures. By Libby John
 
Inflate Your Sales
A world-class lead management process has several key components.
 
Lean: Finding the Human Element
While lean manufacturing is geared toward reducing waste, the human side of it is about respecting people, according to Strategos Inc.
 
Make a Big Change by Going Green
You may not have celebrated Earth Day this year, but there are still many things you can do to be greener.
 
Breaking From The Pack
Workshop topics at the Manufacturing Matters! Conference included lean manufacturing, e-business, supply chain management and reducing healthcare costs.
 
EPA Aims to Redefine Solid Waste
After 27 years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is still tinkering with revisions to the definition of solid waste to better define types of recycling activities.
 
NAM Offers Efficiency Proposals
The National Association of Manufacturers has given Congress several proposals to maintain energy efficiency and security.
 
Staying Flexible
Husky stays in U.S. to remain nimble for clients.
 
Taking Lean to the Development Department
Lean product development is a natural extension of lean manufacturing.
 
Transitioning to Lean
Roper Whitney moves from focus factories to lean manufacturing.
 
Captain Hytrol and His Guide to Learn
Hytrol Conveyor Co. Inc. tries to make learning fun with a comic book that explores lean manufacturing.
 
Time to Transform or Be Left Behind in 2008?
Companies that fail to transform themselves in 2007 to survive in a demand economy will soon be left behind.