Explore the synergies between lean principles and environmental sustainability in this comprehensive course with Sam Yankelevitch. Learn how the two domains complement each other to improve both profits as well as environmental outcomes. Sam outlines the core concepts of lean, including Kaizen, the Seven Wastes, value stream mapping, the Five S framework, and more, showing you how each can uncover and mitigate environmental waste. Discover strategies to align operations and sustainability through 3P and product lifecycle analysis, lean construction, plant layouts, and supplier involvement. Along the way, Sam offers insights on integrating lean methodologies with environmental initiatives and reducing environmental impact through total productive maintenance (TPM). By the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to identify and implement lean strategies that support environmental sustainability initiatives within your organization.
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