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.
2010
Managing Operations in Service Economies (edited by) Rui Sousa
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