NEW PRODUCT FROM REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF WASTE FROM THE PRODUCTION PROCESS USING THE LEAN CONCEPT

Sudarat  Luesathan; Amornrat  Muenjitnoy; Phirayu  Seanbudda

Sudarat Luesathan Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
Amornrat Muenjitnoy Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
Phirayu Seanbudda Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

Keywords: Lean, Herbal soap, Reduce waste

Abstract

The objective of this research is to create added value from leftover waste by producing
new products within the community enterprise group to meet customer demand. The aim is to
address the problem, and find ways to dispose of and manage the leftover waste. It is one
method that can reduce the amount of waste left over from the production process, thereby
reducing various pollutants according to the concept of lean concept.
This research reduce the amount of waste left over from the production process.
Initially, there were 50 grams of lingzhi mushroom residue left over and the waste from
discarding lingzhi mushroom residue is valued at 45 baht. After applying the lean concept to
the production process, it was possible to reduce the amount of leftover lingzhi mushroom
residue and It is possible to reduce waste from discarding lingzhi mushroom stems. The
percentage reduction that can be achieved is calculated to be 100% because the leftover lingzhi
mushroom residue can be used as raw materials to create a new product (Soft scrub soap) which
meets current customer preferences for herbal soap.