Green as the new Lean: how to use Lean practices as a catalyst to greening your supply chain

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION

卷:40

Article

Dues, Christina Maria¹  Tan, Kim Hua¹  Lim, Ming² 

[1] Univ Nottingham, Sch Business, Nottingham NG8 1BB, England

[2] Aston Univ, Birmingham B4 7ET, W Midlands, England

关键词: Green;    Sustainability;    Environment;    Lean;    Supply chain management;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.jclepro.2011.12.023

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

The aim of this research paper is to explore and evaluate previous work focussing on the relationship and links between Lean and Green supply chain management practices. Several explanatory frameworks are explored and discussed. It is intended that evidence and insights can be developed and used: (a) to assist our understanding of where Lean practices are synergistic for Green; (b) to clarify if Green practices are synergistic for Lean; and (c) to identify opportunities for companies to use their Lean framework as a catalyst to making their processes Green. The paper provides evidence suggesting that Lean is beneficial for Green practices and the implementation of Green practices in turn also has a positive influence on existing Lean business practices. (c) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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