Intertape Polymer Group, manufacturer of carton sealing tape and stretch film, is a company with no room for error. In an effort to streamline its processes, Intertape began implementing lean principles into it’s organization. By eliminating downtime and incorporating tools such as visual management, cross-training and 5S, Intertape was able to identify $500,000 in savings and reduce carbon emissions by 3,300 metric tons in the past four years.
