Using lean methodologies for economically and environmentally sustainable foundries

Lean manufacturing is often seen as a set of tools that reduce the total cost and improve the quality of manufactured products. The lean management philosophy is one which targets waste reduction in every facet of the manufacturing business; however, only recently have studies linked lean management...

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Main Authors: R. M. Torielli, R. A. Abrahams, R.W. Smillie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Foundry Journal Agency 2011-02-01
Series:China Foundry
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Online Access:http://www.foundryworld.com/uploadfile/201131448791469.pdf