The team utilized the talents, abilities and input of all the employees. These reduction techniques have been used since their implementation. The technology and processes incorporated by Plasticolors were not commercially available. The payback period was less than one year. The reduction in waste and its associated costs had a positive financial impact on Plasticolors.
Additional resources are now available for use in other growth oriented areas of their business.
The reduction has also had a positive impact on Plasticolors' team concept of doing business and it reinforced efforts to involve operators and technicians in the problem solving process. Plasticolors has strengthened its relationship with the local community in which it is located. 11.0 Keywords 114 Scrubber water 512 Reactive or polymerizable organic liquid 1042 Rinse baths, spray etc.