Daniels Consulting Group

Green Six Sigma

Applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to any Green Initiative is a natural fit. The focus of building an eco-friendly, carbon neutral enterprise is on identifying, reducing and/or eliminating waste in the system. The tools of Lean Six Sigma share the same focus. Applying this methodology will result in a sustainable Green Enterprise along with a commitment to continuous improvement.

The Business Case for Green aligns well with the goals of Lean Six Sigma

The Business Case for Green

	Reduce Dependence on Scarce and Expensive Resources
	Reduce Operating Costs
	Reduce Maintenance Costs
	Enhance Brand and Image
	Reduce Exposure to Liability and Penalty Fees
	Extend Equipment Life
	Increase Recruitment Efficiency
	Create Opportunity to Sell Carbon Credits

The Goals of Lean Six Sigma

	Improve Quality of all Products and Services
	Eliminate all Waste in all Work Processes
	Reduce Lead Time to Increase Flexibility
	Reduce Total Production Costs

The Lean methods and tools target the Seven Wastes:

	Producing Defects
	Overproduction
	Transportation
	Waiting
	Inventory
	Motion
	Processing

Overproduction is the Greatest Waste of all - it encompasses the other six wastes to produce something that must be stored, maintained, updated, sold at a discount or disposed of.

The Focus of Green Six Sigma is on creating sustainable green business processes and practices, particularly in the following areas:

Reduce Solid Waste

Recycle Paper/Plastic

Reduce Energy Use

	Natural Gas
	Electricity
	Gasoline/Fuel

	Reduce Water Use
	Eliminate Toxic/Hazardous Chemicals
	Reduce Travel/Commuting
	Reduce Packaging
	Reuse and Refurbish Equipment and Materials

Daniels Consulting Group can drive performance improvement by applying Green Six Sigma methods throughout the organization. An overview of this approach is outlined below:

Strategic Alignment:

Connecting to Purpose and Vision

Using the Whole System:

Involving Everyone in the Process

Understanding the Value Stream:

Identifying and Measuring Waste in the Enterprise

Envision a Better Way:

Create "Could Be" Scenarios

Change Processes:

Implement Waste Reduction Methodologies

Change Behavior:

Provide Practical Tools for Everyday Use by the Workforce

Maintain the Gain:

Implement Governance, Reporting, and Rewards/ Recognition for Continuous Improvement

Next Steps for an Eco-Friendly Enterprise

	Create and Communicate Strategy, Purpose and Direction
	Build Awareness and Engagement
	Learn Basic Analytical Tools
	Establish and Charter Green Teams - Identify a Baseline
	Develop and Test New Practices and Processes
	Establish Ideal Processes and Work Practices
	Monitor, Measure and Communicate Progress
	Maintain the Gain through Governance Methods