A framework for the systematic implementation of Green-Lean and sustainability in SMEs

IF 6.1 3区管理学 Q1 ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL

Production Planning & Control Pub Date : 2024-01-02 DOI:10.1080/09537287.2022.2052200

Rebecca Siegel, Jiju Antony, K. Govindan, J. Garza‐Reyes, B. Lameijer, Ashutosh Samadhiya

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Abstract

Abstract Evidence suggests that smaller organisations find the implementation of combined operations- and environmental Sustainability improvement initiatives such as Green-Lean and Sustainability (GLS) challenging. This paper, therefore, develops a framework for the systematic implementation of Green-Lean and Sustainability in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to achieve long-term improvement of environmental, social and economic processes and performance. A literature assessment of theories, frameworks, and concepts was employed in the study to better comprehend the difficulties confronting the modern business world. In addition, the research employed expert perspectives from the lean, green-lean, and sustainability fields to propose, develop, test, and validate a framework for addressing business concerns. The research uncovers considerable implementation problems, such as employee motivation and integration, responsibilities, and measurements. It also underlines the success factors for the implementation process, such as management, firm- goals and strategy, reviews and audits, vision, and guidance by lean, green and sustainability frameworks. The novelty in this research lies in the approach where Green-Lean and Sustainability are combined and applied in an SME context. The presented framework offers the potential to be implemented in SMEs that operate in different sectors and contexts and are affected by different environmental and social considerations.

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在中小型企业中系统实施绿色精益和可持续发展的框架

摘要有证据表明，规模较小的企业在实施诸如 "绿色精益与可持续发展"（GLS）等运营与环境可持续发展相结合的改进措施时会遇到挑战。因此，本文为中小型企业（SMEs）系统实施绿色精益和可持续发展制定了一个框架，以实现环境、社会和经济流程和绩效的长期改善。研究采用了理论、框架和概念的文献评估，以更好地理解现代商业世界所面临的困难。此外，研究还采用了精益、绿色精益和可持续发展领域的专家观点，以提出、开发、测试和验证解决企业问题的框架。研究发现了相当多的实施问题，如员工激励和整合、责任和衡量。研究还强调了实施过程中的成功因素，如管理、企业目标和战略、审查和审计、愿景以及精益、绿色和可持续发展框架的指导。这项研究的新颖之处在于将绿色精益和可持续发展结合起来，并应用于中小型企业。所提出的框架具有在中小企业中实施的潜力，这些中小企业在不同的行业和环境中运营，并受到不同的环境和社会因素的影响。

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Production Planning & Control 管理科学-工程：工业

CiteScore

19.30

自引率

9.60%

发文量

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Production Planning & Control is an international journal that focuses on research papers concerning operations management across industries. It emphasizes research originating from industrial needs that can provide guidance to managers and future researchers. Papers accepted by "Production Planning & Control" should address emerging industrial needs, clearly outlining the nature of the industrial problem. Any suitable research methods may be employed, and each paper should justify the method used. Case studies illustrating international significance are encouraged. Authors are encouraged to relate their work to existing knowledge in the field, particularly regarding its implications for management practice and future research agendas.