The aim of our research is to study the relationship between sustainable operations and lean management, assessing how green and lean practices are intertwined. We conducted two case studies (Alfa Laval and ITT-Lowara) to understand if and how lean management and environmental sustainability can generate synergies and impact on the performance. Our results suggest that lean manufacturing, in association with sustainable practices, may improve operational and environmental performance. Furthermore, we support prior literature on the positive impact of environmental management on firm performance.
Are Lean and Green Complementary? Evidence from two Case Studies
FRANCHINI, VALENTINA;GALEAZZO, AMBRA;FURLAN, ANDREA;VINELLI, ANDREA
2010
Abstract
The aim of our research is to study the relationship between sustainable operations and lean management, assessing how green and lean practices are intertwined. We conducted two case studies (Alfa Laval and ITT-Lowara) to understand if and how lean management and environmental sustainability can generate synergies and impact on the performance. Our results suggest that lean manufacturing, in association with sustainable practices, may improve operational and environmental performance. Furthermore, we support prior literature on the positive impact of environmental management on firm performance.File in questo prodotto:
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