How the Tough Get Going
The company’s lean initiative continues to influence every aspect of the organization, from order entry to shipping. Everyone and every department is involved in the process of continuous improvement.“We know that the better we become, the better our customers become,” added Lemberger.
From an operational standpoint, the lean initiatives are resulting in the generation of less manufacturing waste, and the company has also increased its recycling efforts. On the raw material side of things, Western States Envelope & Label is concentrating on dealing with suppliers who practice good environmental stewardship. “As a result,” Lemberger commented, “we have just received our SFI and FSC certifications. With these certifications, we are in a position to help our customers fill the needs of their clients who want to be good stewards of the environment.”