Clean and lean manufacturing forum
This project investigates the synergy between Lean Enterprise and Clean & Green Production. Specifically, it tests the approach of overlaying energy and other resource inputs and effluent outflows onto a Value Stream Map or Process Map, so that a more holistic approach can be taken. There is the potential to identify changes to the manufacturing process that would simultaneously make it leaner (i.e. requiring less labour, inventory and floorspace) and also making it greener (i.e. requiring less energy and/or generating less effluent). This approach was tested with a network of three manufacturing companies in South-East Ireland. Overall it was found that taking this approach reduced energy consumption, reduced key effluents and paid for the effort within one year.
For further details, download the South East Lean Forum PDF.
