Is a ‘Super Shopfloor' Green?
Yes, it is; ISO14001 should be mandatory for every workshop, but it alone is not sufficient. Much more is required and ‘Go Green' is an appropriate approach. We have a responsibility to preserve our environment for our children and generations to come - In other words, we have only borrowed the environment from them.

Being ‘green' starts with the product design; the key phrase is design for manufacturability. Once the design is smart, the industrialisation can be done based on the lean principles. This leads to leaner production processes, lower power consumption, lesser usage of hazardous materials, less air pollution, less waste and greater value addition.

How innovative is a ‘Super Shopfloor'?
I would like to reiterate that the contribution of employees is the main driver for innovation. The faster an organisation drives the continuous improvement process, the more innovation is possible.

‘Speed' is the keyword in this case. Every little improvement is a very welcome contributor as the market is highly dynamic and competitive. Continuous innovation is more or less a requirement and not just a request.

Is there anything else that you would like to add?
No single aspect can alone be key for the success of a company. It is the complete package and we have to stay focused on the entire value chain. This connection is always based on the behaviour and actions of employees.

Passion and motivation are the drivers for moving things forward. Having the right principles and values in place, combined with a value creation mindset and the right human relations are the prime drivers for a ‘Super Shopfloor', in a convenient company culture.
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