Lean Six Sigma and the Environment - Webinar May 2016
This was my first time using Google Hangout on Air, so please excuse the beginning part where I was testing out the audio. The webinar begins at 3:20
The websites I reference are :
http://www.leansixsigmaenvironment.org/
https://www.epa.gov/lean/lean-manufacturing-resources
Agenda
- How the Lean 7 forms of waste have a negative impact on the environment
- How the Lean "gemba walk" approach can be used to reduce electricity usage
- How Six Sigma projects can be used to reduce electricity usage
- How Lean Six Sigma tools can be modified to incorporate the environment
- Why Lean and Six Sigma will not naturally address environmental impacts
- How to involve your Environment, Safety and Health and Facilities personnel into your improvement efforts
- How Lean Six Sigma can help your environmental efforts go beyond "low hanging fruit" ideas