Waste Reduction

Waste Management

Waste management is the collection, transportation, processing, recycling, or disposal of waste materials. It involves minimizing the negative impacts of waste on human health and the environment. Key Characteristics / Core Concepts Collection: Gathering waste from its source, such as homes, businesses, or industries. Transportation: Moving collected waste to processing or disposal facilities. Processing: Transforming … Read more

Lean Manufacturing

Lean manufacturing is a systematic method for minimizing waste within a manufacturing system while maximizing customer value. It focuses on identifying and eliminating non-value-added activities to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Key Characteristics / Core Concepts Waste Reduction (Muda): Identifying and eliminating seven types of waste: transportation, inventory, motion, waiting, overproduction, over-processing, and defects. Value … Read more