Finding and benefiting from hidden production values

Sustainability is financially viable

Stena Recycling supports its customers in optimizing their production, the goal is to create values for our customers. By optimizing material handling we can together improve the sustainability work. This will also have a positive impact on the financial part of the business. Sometimes it´s about finding ways to make smaller adjustments that add up to larger benefits.

A lean example

Stena Recycling have implemented customer work groups at several industries, in their production environment. This develops and creates an understanding of the existing development areas. Examples of benefits include minimizing internal handling time and savings in raw material. This also reduces sorting errors and thus either increases revenue or decreases costs. At the same time, the workgroup’s input creates a sense of responsibility and influence at their work place, as waste from time to time can be a time-consuming part of work.

In some industries, containers can be used close to the assembly line, instead of at a central waste collection point. This means that the staff don’t have to go to the waste station all the time. It also keeps the workplace neat and tidy, an important part of the Lean principles. You also minimize the time it takes for employees to manage the waste in-house.

Benefits of constant optimizing

When creating values, customer awareness is increased, adding positive effects to the business. This save time and lift the materials and products up the waste hierarchy.

With a well-thought of and elaborated plan, it’s a lot easier to start the work. And include economy in the plan and let it have a vital role.