{"product_id":"lean-sustainability-dennis-averill-9781439857168","title":"Lean Sustainability: Creating Safe, Enduring, and Profitable Operations","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance defines safety as the maintenance of peace of mind. Without peace of mind, or the serenity brought about by a safe working environment, employees will be unwilling and even unable to focus their energies on production improvement. Thus, it can be said that all improvement begins with safety. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of a 2013 Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA how-to manual on the proper integration of safety and environmental sustainability with Lean implementations, \u003cstrong\u003eLean Sustainability: Creating Safe, Enduring, and Profitable Operations \u003c\/strong\u003eprovides a proven recipe for achieving safety and sustainability excellence. This book is the result of the author's two decades of experience implementing Lean; Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE); and sustainability processes in the chemical, food, and consumer products industries. It unveils valuable lessons learned and little-known tips for eliminating waste and increasing process efficiency-while reducing safety incidents and the overall impact on the environment. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe text illustrates how to use the SHE Pillar as a gateway to continuous improvement, regardless of the improvement methodology you use. Bolstered with proven methodologies and real-world advice, it introduces novel approaches for achieving safety and sustainability excellence, including:  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAutonomous Safety-\u003c\/em\u003esupplying employees with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to work safely\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTriple Zero-\u003c\/em\u003ethe achievement of zero accidents, zero environmental incidents, and zero losses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGreen Value Stream Mapping-\u003c\/em\u003ethe application of Value Stream Mapping to environmental and sustainability issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlthough there are many books on Lean, sustainability, and SHE, few explain how to integrate these dynamic tools. Walking you through this process, this book supplies the tools to create a synergy that will boost efficiencies across all segments of your business. Follow its advice and you'll be on your way to making your organization and employees Lean, green, and serene. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dennis Averill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1439857164\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781439857168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Productivity Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/06\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 222\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2011 pg. 301","brand":"Dennis Averill","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48444882977023,"sku":"9781439857168","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f7e4d78c-2738-4965-b410-a0ee235e8c01.jpg?v=1777215195","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lean-sustainability-dennis-averill-9781439857168","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}