LEAN & GREEN

The Importance of being Lean & green

Case History

What is it?

Lean & Green is a new way to face a problem which has been given more and more attention in the last few years. Energy saving, emission and waste reduction, environmental impact are already perceived as critical topics for today’s world and even more for future generations. Environmental waste generated by a company is a cost for that company as any other form of waste. Its reduction is an opportunity, not only for society as a whole and for future generations, but first of all for the company in terms of lower costs, better reputation and better profits. Traditional lean methods concentrate on flexibility, efficiency, inventory reduction and productive speed without paying special attention to environmental problems. Our methodology Lean and Green uses the same lean tools and methods but with a further purpose: to reduce environmental impact and its costs.

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The benefits

Energy cost reduction Energy costs can be reduced in many ways: sometimes modifying plants and equipment, sometimes simply changing people’s daily behaviour. Monitoring these costs is also very important to keep them under control.

Waste reduction a lean and green company works to continually reduce not only the classic seven lean wastes, but also environmental waste, thus further reducing costs.

Increased customer value Less waste and less costs mean more value for customers.

Benefits for society and future generations reducing energy consumption, waste and emissions contributes to environmental sustainability for the present and the future.

Our services

Training - Master Class on Lean & Green

GC&P propose the first and original Master Class on Lean and Green. We present the same concepts and techniques as in traditional lean courses, but in addition we speak of energy saving and reduction of any kind of environmental waste. The course has the duration of one day during which we deal with methods and techniques of Lean and Green in a highly practical way. In addition we present at least one case of a lean and green transformation.

Consulting

Our team of experts can carry out accurate analyses of a company’s energy consumption and environmental impact and propose the best possible solutions to increase energy efficiency and reduce waste. We can also determine the impact of these proposals in terms of savings.

Outsourcing

If the client does not have people skilled in energy and environmental management we can provide the support of specialists for decisions concerning energy sources, waste reduction, environmental protection.