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Alphabetical Listing of Reference Documents by Title
NOTE: [PDF] links require Acrobat Reader from Adobe.
‘Clean’ Manufacturing is Green Manufacturing
Abstract: A success story in the printing industry accomplished via integration of lean and environmental efforts.
Source: Label and Narrow Web
URL: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/65529884/Clean-manufacturing-is-
green-manufacturing(PRINTING-LEAN)
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/
Green Suppliers Network: Success Stories
Abstract: Links to several case studies and success stories in lean manufacturing.
Source: Green Suppliers Network
URL: http://www.greensuppliers.gov/results/success.html
Lean, Green Design: a Key Resource for Small Business
Abstract: Discusses importance of using both lean and green principles in design, a success story, and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership expertise and contributions.
Source: Greener Design
URL: http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2008/06/10/lean-green-design-ke
y-resource-small-business
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
Virginia Mason Adds Unit to Teach Path to Productivity
Abstract: Seattle-based Virginia Mason recently founded an institute to teach other health providers how to boost productivity at healthcare facilities based on the lean manufacturing principles. (Requires subscription)
Source: Puget Sound Business Journal
URL: http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/2008/12/08/story1
2.html?surround=etf%a0
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