Lean Manufacturing
Lean manufacturing is a business model and collection of tactical methods that emphasize eliminating non-value added activities (waste) while delivering quality products on time at least cost with greater efficiency. In the U.S., lean implementation is rapidly expanding throughout diverse manufacturing and service sectors such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, furniture production, and health care as a core business strategy to create a competitive advantage. Source: EPA
- Optimizing Environmental Management System (PowerPoint by Toyota Motor Manufacturing, MS)
- Toyota’s Approach to Sustainable Manufacturing (PowerPoint by Toyota Motor Manufacturing)
- Staying Competitive – Using Lean and Six Sigma to Eliminate Waste (PowerPoint by Lean Enterprise Center)
- Green Suppliers Network – Getting Started with Lean and Environment (PowerPoint by Lean Enterprise Center)
- Chasing Waste – Utilizing 6sigma and Caterpillar Production Systems to Achieve Environmental Goals (PowerPoint by Caterpillar)
5S
- 5S is a system to reduce waste and optimize productivity through maintaining an orderly workplace and using visual cues to achieve more consistent operational results. Implementation of this method “cleans up” and organizes the workplace basically in its existing configuration, and it is typically the first lean method which organizations implement.
Cellular Manufacturing
- In cellular manufacturing, production work stations and equipment are arranged in a sequence that supports a smooth flow of materials and components through the production process with minimal transport or delay. Implementation of this lean method often represents the first major shift in production activity, and it is the key enabler of increased production velocity and flexibility, as well as the reduction of capital requirements.
