Manufacturing Magazine November 2015 | Page 23

MANUFACTURING PLANTS

8 . Thermo Fisher

Based in North Carolina , Thermo Fisher ’ s 325,000 square feet facility has also been optimised with safety and energy usage in mind , reducing defect rates by nearly three-quarters since the turn of the decade .
The scientific instrument manufacturer has also reduced landfill waste by 90 percent through plant efficiencies .

7 . Harley-Davidson Motor Co

For a brand with such rebellious undertones as motorcycle manufacturer , Harley-Davidson , the art of operational efficiency and regulation adherence might seem ironic , but product safety and environmental enhancements remain paramount considerations . A 92 percent completion of its zero landfill target epitomises the developments that have occurred internally in recent years .
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