Study of the sustainable transformation of environmental liabilities into the Collective Food Industry

Abstract

Goal: The research aimed at the search for alternatives to sustainability in the transformation of environmental liabilities into economic assets, managed through the A3 Report. Design / Methodology / Approach: Due to economic issues, there was significant increase in cost with materials, low availability of credit for investment, the companies saw the opportunity for adoption and implementation of the lean production system and the green production system. The A3 Report method for problem solving was applied as the basis for research. The mindset behind the A3 method is divided into five sections for solving the definition of the business requirement, current conditions; the target situation; action plans and indicators. It must be said that this adoption makes possible not only the reduction of waste and quality improvement, but also the competitive advantage and greater profitability of the invested capital. Results: The results showed with the implementations of the countermeasures have generated reduction of cost with the transportation and destination of the organic waste and began to generate revenues with the sale of recyclables making possible to the sustainability in the transformation of environmental liabilities into economic assets. Limitations of the investigation: The research only portrays the disposal of waste from the company of collective meals. Although the entire operation is in accordance with the country's environmental regulations, it was decided to replace the company name with the choice of a fictitious name, "The Collective Food Industry". Practical implications: The world is going through a new industrial revolution and this fact makes it necessary for companies to proactively manage their resources. Originality / Value: A small step towards environmental sustainability using the lean production system method in conjunction with the green production system essential to the success of the project