Impact on the environment
Modern companies are encouraged to be less wasteful and more considerate of how they affect the natural environment.
Continuous improvement
A process of making small changes to improve the way a company works. is the practice of continually making small adjustments to production techniques to improve speed and quality and save resources. This process is known in industry by the Japanese name 鈥楰aizen鈥, and it encourages people to work together and give regular feedback to make small improvements. This can increase productivity and create team harmony.
Efficient working
It is important to ensure that companies work in an efficient manner. This includes increasing the speed of production, reducing errors and reducing waste, which can be done by utilising Using automatic equipment in production. or The manufacture of a part or product from a computer aided design (CAD) using computer-controlled machinery, such as a 3D printer.. Implementing A set of checks intended to ensure that a product will meet the specified customer requirements once it has been manufactured. These procedures are followed before work is complete, as opposed to afterwards. checks ensures that errors are quickly spotted and provides the customer with reassurance.
Pollution
Contaminating the air, water or ground with harmful substances. is caused when harmful substances are released into the natural environment. Pollution can occur in the air, water or natural land. Legislation has been brought in to help with this issue. For example, in the UK cosmetic products can no longer contain plastic Small beads of plastic that are found within some toiletry products such as shower gels. The beads help to exfoliate the skin as the shower gel is rubbed onto the skin. as these were previously polluting the ocean. Harmful products, such as batteries, should be disposed of correctly, and companies are being encouraged by Benefits the governments can give businesses when they change manufacturing to benefit the environment. to recycle waste wherever possible.
Global warming
Manufacturing processes in factories or the use of day-to-day products like cars can cause harmful chemicals, such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides, to be released. These chemicals pollute the air and natural land. Worldwide environmental awareness has led to limitations on the levels of pollution and emissions of The gases responsible for global warming and climate change - carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons)., as well as targets on Power that is generated using natural resources that will not run out, eg wind and wave power. generation, to try to stop The rise in the average temperature of the Earth's surface. . The development of more efficient electrical products, such as low-energy light bulbs, and better building insulation has cut down on energy costs. Some countries offer incentives to increase the use of emission controls, electric vehicles and energy-saving devices, such as better insulation and automatic shut-off devices.
