What Members Are Saying
From Our Partners:
"A $4,500 investment in the Green Suppliers Network review has yielded $1,000 per month due to waste minimization, and an operating profit increase of $25,000 a month, representing a 45% productivity improvement, for a total of $26,000 per month in improved operating income."
—John Whalen, Facility General Manager, Sermatech
"The Lean and Green principles have become our way of doing business for everything we do at H&L, and it's now in our DNA. I would encourage anyone who has the opportunity to become involved in the Green Suppliers Network to take that opportunity. It is extremely valuable."
—Steve Beurkens, Sales Marketing Manager, H&L Advantage
"By helping us to set and achieve these targets, the Green Suppliers Network is helping our company to increase productivity and customer satisfaction while, at the same time, reducing wastes and environmental impact. It's very gratifying to prove that companies like ours can become greener and increase profitability at the same time!"
—Tim Backus, President, Har-Conn
"Participating in a Green Suppliers Network review was well worth it! Taking part in the program led us to consider improvement opportunities that may have otherwise gone overlooked."
—Scott Lakari, Vice President of Operations, Metalworks
From Our Corporate Champions:
"We see the Green Suppliers Network review as a 'win–win' for Steelcase and our suppliers. If waste—and therefore unnecessary cost—can be removed from our suppliers' processes, that translates into a stronger supply chain, which is good for both of us."
—Mary Ellen Mika, Manager, Environmental & Diversity Supply Chain Management, Steelcase, Inc.
"When GM helped launch this initiative a few years ago, we wanted to reach deeper into the supply chain to continue improving the environmental performance of the industry as a whole. And, we have been very pleased with the progress that has been made on all levels."
—Beth Lowry, Vice President, Environment and Energy, General Motors
"One thing we've discovered... is that Lean doesn't always mean Clean... The Green Suppliers Network will help our suppliers achieve this balance."
—Jenni Cawein, Manager of EH&S Engineering, Baxter International Inc.
"Our on-going challenge of reducing waste in our system was greatly benefited by our participation in the Green Suppliers Network."
—Bradley Davis, President and COO, Light Corporation
"Eaton is proud to be part of the Green Suppliers Network, which combines responsible environmental practices and manufacturing efficiencies to create economic growth and healthier communities."
—Alexander Cutler, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Eaton Corporation
