Greening Your Supply Chain Through Lean Manufacturing

Is the company profiting from environmentally friendly or "Green" products? A recent survey found that a product's "energy footprint" has significant influence on consumers' purchasing decisions. In fact, 76 percent of survey respondents said they are willing to pay up to 40 percent more at the register for environmentally friendly products. Through a combination of best-in-class supply chain practices and QAD-enabling technologies, manufacturing companies can significantly reduce their environmental impact while driving new efficiencies throughout their extended supply chain.