No manufacturer can afford to ignore the pressing environmental issues of today. To do so puts both their profit line and their legacy at risk. As part of the Enterprise Excellence Series, this book brings together articles and case studies covering environmental, and energy issues that were previously published in the Association of Manufacturing Excellence’s Target Magazine. It covers both areas of moral responsibility, as well as legal and economic considerations. Chapters are organized in three areas: Protecting the Environment, Using Energy Wisely, and EPA Case Studies, making it easy to track down the information desire.
Foreword
Introduction
Section 1 : Protecting the Environment
Chapter 1 : "Life" is Our Ultimate Customer : From Lean to Sustainability
Chapter 2 : Lean Manufacturing and the Environment : Ignoring the 8th Deadly Waste Leaves Money on the Table
Chapter 3 : Sustainable Development : How DuPont Seeks to Increase Shareholder and Societal Value, Decrease Its Footprint Along the Entire Chain
Chapter 4 : Reverse Logistics Provides Green Benefits
Section 2 : Using Energy Wisely
Chapter 5 : Better Energy Management : Today's Gain, Long-Term Benefits
Chapter 6 : The Future of Energy in Manufacturing - Part One
Chapter 7 : The Future of Energy in Manufacturing - Part Two
Section 3 : EPA Case Studies
Chapter 8 : 3M Lean Six Sigma and Sustainability
Chapter 9 : Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Chapter 10 : General Motors Corporation
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