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The Lean & Environment Toolkit

The Lean & Environment Toolkit offers practical techniques and strategies for environmentally protective lean decision making. The book focuses on the identification and how to pursue environmental end points in your processes through Kaizen Events, 6S (5S + Safety); and Value Stream Mapping.

Please note that this version was created in October, 2007. For the most up-to-date version, please see the online version HERE.

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