Publication Summary

Title

Lean & Environment Case Study: Columbia Paint & Coatings

Month-Year PublishedJuly 2007
Revised onJuly 2008
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Short Description

The Department of Ecology teamed up with the Washington Manufacturing Services to provide technical assstance to the Columbia Paint and Coatings factory in Spokane. Environmentally sound improvements were integrated into practices at the facility, which streamlined the quality control process and improved the organization of materiel and process flow.

Publication Number07-04-032
Author(s)Margit B.
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Number of pages 14
Keywords case study, lean manufacturing, paint manufacturing, paint waste, success stories
Location(s)
Spokane
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