Volume 9, Issue 7 - July-August 2008 eye on energy Are You a
Lean, Green Sustainable Machine? Making Lean Manufacturing Part
of Your Green Story by Ric Jackson and David Meier Simply
producing a green product isn’t enough these days. Consumers in
the market for green building products are just as concerned
about your business’s environmental impact as they are about
your product. Companies selling “green” inevitably will be asked
if their message is also reflected in their operations and
business practices. Sustainability is not a fad; it has become a
core business value. Therefore, your products and operations
should be in sync when touting your efforts to improve the
sustainability of our planet. Adopting sustainable business
practices need not mean a complete overhaul of your operations.
Door and window manufacturers employing lean manufacturing
methods may already have steps in place toward becoming greener
businesses. You can further promote your “lean, green story” by
looking for new ways to reduce your