TARANPREET RAI
TECH & AI
driver of our efforts to implement leaner supply chain processes and circular economy principles .”
Established in 1942 , Epson is a global electronics manufacturer and a titan of Japanese industry , with revenue of US $ 8.8bn in 2023 . Its UK division , Epson UK , was recently awarded platinum status by independent assessor Ecovadis for its substantial sustainability achievements , which have been driven by taking responsibility .
“ As members of the Responsible Business Alliance , we ask our suppliers to adhere to a strict code of conduct that aligns to our own environmental vision and additionally passes on sustainability benefits to our customers ,” continues Taran .
Lean manufacturing streamlines processes and minimises the waste of energy and materials . This naturally enhances operational sustainability . But Taran goes one step further , taking the relationship from correlation to causation .
“ For manufacturers , adopting lean practices is a critical step for achieving sustainability goals , enhancing operational performance and strengthening their reputation as environmentally responsible companies ,” she says .
So , if adopting lean supply chain practices is so attractive and such a critical step in becoming sustainable , why do so many manufacturers struggle to do so ? Lack of knowledge and preparation , an absence of benchmarks and blindly copying others are common factors .
But manufacturers also face strong external forces that are shaping their success , like navigating their economic needs and the scale of Scope 3 emissions .
By taking Taran ’ s advice and closely examining the context of the lean philosophy , manufacturers have methods at their disposal to overcome these forces .
TARANPREET RAI
TITLE : CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER
COMPANY : EPSON UK
INDUSTRY : ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING
LOCATION : UK
Corporate Sustainability Manager at Epson UK , Taranpreet ‘ Taran ’ Rai spearheads the manufacturers sustainability strategy , leading its pursuit of ambitious targets and compliance with stringent regulations . Passionate about environmentalism , Taran shapes Epson ’ s relationship with the planet during a critical time .
118 December 2024