赫曼米勒公司背景介绍 Herman Miller.pptVIP

* Cradle-to-Cradle Design at Herman Miller: Moving Toward Environmental Sustainability * CONTENTS Overview of Herman Miller Basic concept * Eco-design Eco-design an?approach?to?design?of?a?product?with?special? consideration?for?the?environmental?impacts?of?the? product?during?its?whole?lifecycle 生态设计，是一种将产品整个生命周期对环境影响都进行考虑的设计方法。 * Eco-design 生态设计活动主要涵义 一是从保护环境角度考虑，减少资源消耗、实现可持续发展战略； 二是从商业角度考虑，降低成本、减少潜在的责任风险，以提高竞争能力。 * Overview of Herman Miller Design and Innovation Herman Miller was founded as the Michigan Star Furniture Company in 1905, but D.J. De Pree purchased and renamed the company in 1923. Pioneer system furniture using artificial engineering become a leading “modern” furniture manufacturer 1923 1940s 1960s 1990s 2000 Create a plate system Rewrite the history of the development of the office furniture Invent and improve work chairs using artificial engineering Manufacture the traditional residential furniture The second largest office furniture manufacturer in the world * Culture There is a very strong culture at Herman Miller - humility is a big part of it. HM respects each other and cares about the environment. The mindset of the management and employees is reflected in the Things That Matter at Herman Miller: Curiosity and Exploration, Design, A Better World, Performance, Relationships, Transparency, Engagement, Inclusiveness, and Foundations. Overview of Herman Miller * Products Seating: A wide variety of chairs ranging from work chairs to lounge chairs Systems furniture: Matching furniture collections for offices or cubicles Filing and Storage: Filing and storage cabinets Desks and Tables Healthcare: Furniture for the healthcare facilities. Overview of Herman Miller * Work chairs June 11,2003 1994 New York’s Museum of Modern Art * lounge chairs * Systems furniture * Tables * Products * Economic Performance Herman Miller was One of the top four suppliers in the U.S. office furniture industry. Herman Miller sales grew from $