Green Business Solutions

Articles on manufacturing

• Systems Design & Management for the Future We're on the cusp of a information technology future that holds new interfaces as revolutionizing as the Apple Mac.
  
• Superior Energy Performance Webinar for an industry-driven plant certification program for ISO 50001 - March 4, 2010 Superior Energy Performance Webinar for an industry-driven plant certification program for ISO 50001 - March 4, 2010
  
• Lean Manufacturing Techniques in Green Suppliers Network A lean and green supply chain helps manufacturers save money and reduce environmental impact at the same time. Get technical help from the Green Suppliers Network - EPA, DOC, NIST, MEPP
  
• CONNECTORY Regional Manufacturing Directory for Southern California Connectory is a regional buyer-supplier resource for industries in Southern California.
  
• AB 904 Expands Eligibility for Renewable Energy in CIIP AB 904, sponsored by Imperial County, will expand the list of eligible businesses for the CIIP to include those that are engaged in the commercial production of electricity using solar, wind, biomass, hydropower, or geothermal resources on or after July 1, 2010.
  
• Green Distribution Center Solutions Optimizing distribution & wholesale strategies for greener products and supply chains.
  
• Continuous Coating Corp. Removes 70,000 lbs of Lead from Manufacturing
  
• Greenhouse Gas: Nitrogen Trifluoride, or NF3, from televisions, solar panels and microprocessors NF3 has a global-warming potential 17,000 times greater than carbon dioxide.
  
• Vendor Managed Inventory Strategies for Streamlined Marketing Vendor managed inventory strategies improve customer service and can reduce data transfer problems as well as reduce transportation costs and logistics...and that's greener.
  
• CARB Cleared by EPA to Strengthen Onboard Diagnostics (OBD) for Trucks Heavy trucks face increasing onboard diagnostic requirements in California...and beyond?
  
• Lean Manufacturing is About Reducing 7 Waste Areas Lean manufacturing and transportation systems are based on high efficiency and reduction of waste while respecting people. Lean approaches are rippling through industry sectors,.
  
• The Greenest Package of All: Less! Sustainable packaging strategies reduce costs of production through less, improve company sustainability and strengthen local economies.
  
• Case Study of Corporate Environmental Impact Program by Forbo Forbo implementation timeline of environmental program to enhance Life Cycle Assessment impact
  
• Product Development Product Development for green design, green manufacturing and sustainable take back operations
  
• Manufacturing Management Manufacturing Management for sustainable and green manufacturing effectiveness
  
• Pollution Prevention - P2 Pollution Prevention for green manufacturing and operations
  
• Safety & Accident Prevention in Manufacturing Safety & Accident Prevention in Manufacturing
  
• Supply Chain for Green Manufacturing Supply Chain for Green Manufacturing and Sustainable Business Practices
  
• Sourcing for Manufacturing Sourcing for Manufacturing
  
• Equipment for Green Manufacturing Equipment for Green Manufacturing
  
• Green Manufacturing Strategies for Compliance, Health and Sustainability Green Manufacturing Strategies for Compliance, Health and Sustainability
  
• Innovative Trends in Operations and Manufacturing Manufacturers are creating opportunities through increased efficiency. Johnson & Johnson instituted a ten-stage checklist for increased energy efficiency.
  
• Pollution prevention PLUS lean manufacturing = green procurement. By combining Lean and Clean manufacturing methods, technical reviews optimize resources
  
• Ray Anderson Puts Sustainability Into Business Strategy A paradigm shift starts with a reality check -- how plundering is being called industry
  
• Kosher Certification -- Global Food Credentialing Program Kosher is the Jewish certification program for food quality and preparation monitoring
  
• Collaborative Decisionmaking is Strong Trend for 2008 Business and technology trends for 2008 include more collaboration, replacing aging workforce...and more supply chain focus.
  
• Green Suppliers Network for Manufacturers (EPA, DOC, NIST) Low-cost technical reviews to improve manufacturing process lines and green material use
  
• Motor-driven Equipment Energy Efficiency Energy management of motor driven systems reduces costs by improving equipment efficiency.
  
• Dry Vacuum Pump Upgrade or Retrofits for Water and Sewer Savings Dry vacuum systems reduce water use and save energy
  
• FTC Certification for Environmental Marketing Claims FTC rules apply to marketing, packaging, advertising and public relations to environmental claims. "Substantiation" is required.