Growing interest in sustainable design has encouraged manufacturing process industries incorporate environmental management system into their processes. These systems include formal monitoring, problem solving and continuous improvement. These systems follow the ISO 14001 standard. This standard requires organizations to have an environmentally responsible management system that reduces waste and pollutants and improves environmental performance.
Lean Production practices have been shown to improve environmental performance by reducing waste. Waste is any activity that absorbs resources. However, waste does not create value. It reduces the materials required for production. It can also have a negative effect on the environment. Companies need to adopt aligned environmental management strategies in order reduce waste. Lean manufacturing techniques can help implement these strategies. These methods include 5S (Just in Time), Kaizen Circle and Total Productive Maintenance.
This study investigates the relationship between the implementation of Lean Production practices and Environmental Management practices. Multiple case studies were used to show a positive association between the two concepts. We also identified areas where LM can be beneficial. These areas include supply, logistics production quality management and environment protection. We investigated the level of implementation of these practices in companies in the North of Portugal. We also explored the factors that could affect the effectiveness of these techniques. In particular, we examined whether lean practices had a positive effect upon the application of green practices.
The level of implementation of LM and Green practices in these companies was assessed using a questionnaire. The questionnaire had two parts. One asked questions about the company. The second included questions about environmental management. SEM was used to analyze the results from the first section. The results were very similar to the data samples. We discovered that 76% was due to environmental practices.
The test's results were in line with the literature. However, we should consider rethinking the role of pressure and employee involvement in the implementation of green practices. This is because a passive attitude may result in poor results. Recognize the importance of practice bundles. Also, we found that green practices and LM have a positive influence on environmental performance.
The relationship between green management and lean management was also affected by employee participation. This is because LM involves employee engagement and participation in the production process, which leads to higher efficiency. This could also impact the relationship between lean practices, environmental performance, and other aspects of lean. It is therefore crucial to analyze the relationship of lean tools with environmental practices.
Most respondents believed that Lean Production technology reduced environmental impact. However, most respondents said they did not acknowledge the role of Lean and Green concepts within their strategic planning.
FAQ
Do we need to know about Manufacturing Processes before learning about Logistics?
No. No. Knowing about manufacturing processes will help you understand how logistics works.
Is automation necessary in manufacturing?
Automation is important not only for manufacturers but also for service providers. It allows them provide faster and more efficient services. It also helps to reduce costs and improve productivity.
How can I learn about manufacturing?
Practical experience is the best way of learning about manufacturing. However, if that's not possible, you can always read books or watch educational videos.
What skills are required to be a production manager?
A production planner must be organized, flexible, and able multitask to succeed. Effective communication with clients and colleagues is essential.
What is the job of a logistics manger?
Logistics managers make sure all goods are delivered on schedule and without damage. This is achieved by using their knowledge and experience with the products of the company. He/she should make sure that enough stock is on hand to meet the demands.
Statistics
- (2:04) MTO is a production technique wherein products are customized according to customer specifications, and production only starts after an order is received. (oracle.com)
- [54][55] These are the top 50 countries by the total value of manufacturing output in US dollars for its noted year according to World Bank.[56] (en.wikipedia.org)
- Job #1 is delivering the ordered product according to specifications: color, size, brand, and quantity. (netsuite.com)
- According to a Statista study, U.S. businesses spent $1.63 trillion on logistics in 2019, moving goods from origin to end user through various supply chain network segments. (netsuite.com)
- You can multiply the result by 100 to get the total percent of monthly overhead. (investopedia.com)
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How to use the Just-In Time Method in Production
Just-in-time is a way to cut costs and increase efficiency in business processes. It is a process where you get the right amount of resources at the right moment when they are needed. This means you only pay what you use. The term was first coined by Frederick Taylor, who developed his theory while working as a foreman in the early 1900s. Taylor observed that overtime was paid to workers if they were late in working. He decided that workers would be more productive if they had enough time to complete their work before they started to work.
JIT is about planning ahead. You should have all the necessary resources ready to go so that you don’t waste money. The entire project should be looked at from start to finish. You need to ensure you have enough resources to tackle any issues that might arise. If you expect problems to arise, you will be able to provide the necessary equipment and personnel to address them. This will prevent you from spending extra money on unnecessary things.
There are many JIT methods.
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Demand-driven: This is a type of JIT where you order the parts/materials needed for your project regularly. This will allow you to track how much material you have left over after using it. This will allow to you estimate the time it will take for more to be produced.
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Inventory-based: This is a type where you stock the materials required for your projects in advance. This allows you to predict how much you can expect to sell.
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Project-driven: This method allows you to set aside enough funds for your project. When you know how much you need, you'll purchase the appropriate amount of materials.
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Resource-based: This is the most common form of JIT. Here, you allocate certain resources based on demand. If you have many orders, you will assign more people to manage them. If there aren't many orders, you will assign fewer people.
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Cost-based: This is the same as resource-based except that you don't care how many people there are but how much each one of them costs.
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Price-based: This is a variant of cost-based. However, instead of focusing on the individual workers' costs, this looks at the total price of the company.
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Material-based: This is quite similar to cost-based, but instead of looking at the total cost of the company, you're concerned with how much raw materials you spend on average.
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Time-based JIT: This is another variant of resource-based JIT. Instead of worrying about how much each worker costs, you can focus on how long the project takes.
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Quality-based JIT: This is another variation of resource based JIT. Instead of thinking about the cost of each employee or the time it takes to produce something, you focus on how good your product quality.
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Value-based JIT: One of the most recent forms of JIT. In this scenario, you're not concerned about how products perform or whether customers expect them to meet their expectations. Instead, your focus is on the value you bring to the market.
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Stock-based is an inventory-based system that measures the number of items produced at any given moment. It's useful when you want maximum production and minimal inventory.
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Just-in-time (JIT) planning: This is a combination of JIT and supply chain management. It is the process that schedules the delivery of components within a short time of their order. This is important as it reduces lead time and increases throughput.