In today’s manufacturing economy, everyone is looking for more cost savings.  As you review your internal reports, however, don’t overlook one important yet often misunderstood area - environmental costs.

      Before your eyes glaze over at the thought of diving into this subject, realize that even though environmental costs tend to increase year-to-year as stricter regulations are implemented, more and more local plants (your neighbors) are finding savings in the tens of thousands of dollars by simply re-analyzing how they are managing their high-ticket wastestreams.  How are they doing it?

      Unfortunately, because the issue of environmental compliance is normally not taught as part of a business degree, most managers are not familiar with the rules of the game and therefore feel unprepared/unqualified  to review this area of their business.  However, there are a number of reliable local resources that can quickly bring you up to speed - starting with your own environmental department.  If you prefer some outside help, you can turn to your manufacturer’s association for guidance, and there are some independent companies that provide free, on-site consulting.  Finally, most regulatory agencies provide seminars or consultations to help industry understand the rules that govern them.

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