While most automakers in the past few years have experienced declining sales, layoffs, or quality issues, one company in Indiana has bucked the trend. Subaru, employing a combination of lean six sigma methods and green initiatives (“Green Six Sigma” if you will), continues to grow revenue and profits in a very difficult climate. Read more to better understand how green initiatives, more than just an environmental, can be paired with more traditional operations processes to reduce costs and increase value for customers.
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