Climate Changed
Pruitt's EPA Turns to ‘Lean Manufacturing’ to Speed Up Reviews
- Disciple of Toyota’s management to lead agency’s overhaul
- Trump told EPA, other agencies to hasten regulatory approvals
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President Donald Trump’s bid to speed up regulatory approvals is relying on a "lean manufacturing" approach inspired by Toyota Motor Corp.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s chief of operations has a long history of implementing Toyota’s concept, which focuses on labor-management dialogue to curb defects and cut delays. The agency is in discussions about entering into a contract with Toyota’s management spinoff to help it accomplish its goals.