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Apply the tried-and-tested principles of Six Sigma to the fight against climate change
In this much needed book, Dr Ron Basu delivers an insightful exploration as well as sage advice on how to apply the principles of Lean Six Sigma to today’s climate crisis. Green Six Sigma: A Lean Approach to Sustainable Climate Change Initiatives is an adaption of Lean Six Sigma for climate change initiatives. How can we use Green Six Sigma urgently and effectively to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the harmful effects of global warming?
This practical and workable book covers topics that are highly relevant to the times we live in:
This book is an eye-opening resource, perfect for anyone responsible for sustainability or climate change initiatives at their organisations, NGOs or regulatory agencies. It is also a must-read for academics, managers, participants and practitioners of Six Sigma and Operational Excellence.
Ron Basu, PhD, is Director of RB Consultants and a Visiting Fellow at Henley Business School, England. He is also a Visiting Professor at SKEMA Business School in France. His specialties are in Operational Excellence and supply chain management and his research interests include performance management and project management.
Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Chapter 1: Climate Change Challenges
Chapter 2: International and National Climate Change Initiatives
Chapter 3: Evolution of Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma and Green Six Sigma
Chapter 4: More of Green Six Sigma
Chapter 5: Green Six Sigma Tools and Techniques
Chapter 6: The Digital Revolution and Climate Change
Chapter 7: Green Six Sigma and Clean Energy
Chapter 8: Green Six Sigma and Green Supply Chain
Chapter 9: Green Six Sigma and Green Transport
Chapter 10: Green Six Sigma and Retrofitting Buildings
Chapter 11: Green Six Sigma and Climate Adaptation
Chapter 12: Implementation: Making it Happen
Appendix 1 Questions and Exercises
Appendix 2 Introduction to Statistics
Appendix 3 Yield Conversion Table
References
Glossary
Index
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