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Alphabetical Listing of Reference Documents by Title
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5S
Abstract: 5S is the Japanese concept for house keeping: Sort (Seiri); Straighten (Seiton); Shine (Seiso); Standardize (Seiketsu); and Sustain (Shitsuke).
Source: i Six Sigma
URL: http://www.isixsigma.com/dictionary/5S-486.htm
Case Studies and Best Practices
Abstract: This website has examples of the types of environmental benefits that result from lean implementation. Click on each link to view a full case study of the organization's lean activities and the environmental implications of those activities.
Source: EPA
URL: http://www.epa.gov/lean/studies/
Lean and Environment Case Study: Lasco Bathware (Yelm, Washington) [PDF]
Abstract: A team worked to identify numerous productivity and environmental improvements at this bathware manufacturing facility, via integration of lean and P2. Annual savings are over $140k.
Source: Washington Department of Ecology
URL: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/pubs/0704009.pdf
Lean and Environment Case Study: Canyon Creek Cabinet Company (Monroe, Washington) [PDF]
Abstract: Pilot project to integrate lean and environment in two processing areas at Canyon Creek Cabinet Co. Saved over $1.2M per year due to environmental and efficiency improvements.
Source: Washington Department of Ecology
URL: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/pubs/0604024.pdf
U.S. EPA: Lean and Environment Toolkit [PDF]
Abstract: This toolkit was created to help enhance the understanding and on-the-ground implementation of strategies for integrating environmental considerations into Lean manufacturing
Source: EPA
URL: http://epa.gov/lean/toolkit/LeanEnviroToolkit.pdf
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