The Implementation of Lean and Green Approaches (G&L) to Enhance the Operational and Environmental Performance of a Manufacturing Plant –A Review
This review focuses on the application of Lean and green approaches within a manufacturing plant to improve both operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. By integrating Lean methodologies, which aim to eliminate waste and improve efficiency, with green practices that prioritize sustainability and environmental responsibility. This study identifies areas for improvement and develops tailored strategies to optimize performance. By implementing Lean and green initiatives, such as waste reduction, energy efficiency, resource conservation, and enhance operational efficiency while minimizing the plant’s ecological footprint. This study provide valuable insights for organizations seeking to align their operations with environmental goals and contribute to the country’s economic growth and diversification efforts. The study has emphasized the significance of synergies and potential trade-offs between lean and green practices in operations strategies. By examining the impacts of lean-green practices on manufacturing processes, the study has developed a framework that can enhance the performance of manufacturing plants. By implementing waste reduction, energy efficiency, and resource conservation initiatives, and enhance operational efficiency while minimizing the ecological footprint of the manufacturing plant.
Keywords: Lean, green, sustainability, innovation, environmental responsibility, manufacturing and efficiency
