E107: Lean Methods for Sustainable Businesses – ISBF Webinar Series

In this podcast, I share a presentation that was Part 1 of a 2-part sustainability webinar series sponsored by Iowa Sustainable Business Forum and Iowa Lean Consortium (part of CIRAS). It was geared towards introducing those in sustainability roles to Lean methods, which have become some of the most popular improvement methods used in high-performing organizations in manufacturing, healthcare, government and many other industries. Lean is a continuous improvement method that applies to many organizations – not just manufacturers. I share the basic pillars and principles of Lean along with case studies of how organizations like the St Bernard Project, City of Denver, Free Geek, and Province of Saskatchewan have applied Lean to reduce environmental and social issues. Through this video and podcast, you will learn:* The origins of Lean methods along with the basic principles * About the eight types of waste, and how they impact the environment negatively * How Lean has been applied to other organizations looking to improve their environmental or social impact * About resources and websites to enhance your Lean knowledge You can watch the video below, or go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aHHIap4-0k Links* Iowa Sustainable Business Forum * CIRAS Iowa Lean Consortium * Adam Hammes – LinkedIn * Lean StartupIf you enjoy this podcast, please follow us on your favorite podcast app. Any ratings you could give us, or shares across social media would be greatly appreciated!* Read full show notes | Subscribe or rate this podcastPromotions* FREE online course called “Lean Six Sigma and the Environment” * OpEx Six Sigma Online Training and Certification * Creative Safety Supply – Free 5S GuideHave you ordered the new book, “Lean Six Sigma for Good: Lessons from the Gemba (Volume 2)?