Lean manufacturing is a method of optimizing industrial performance that allows companies to eliminate waste in processes and contributes to the reduction of environmental impact. The green manufacturing concept aims to preserve the environment (reduce pollution and waste), in addition to implementing environmentally friendly processes in manufacturing. This article talks about the lean-green combination, presenting its advantages such as: reducing waste, cost, meeting customer needs and improving productivity, and their implementation, two types of implementation have been found: sequentially or simultaneously. Moreover, this article paves the way for further research and the adoption of lean-green in the industry.
Track: Lean
Published in: 2nd African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Harare, Zimbabwe
Publisher: IEOM Society International
Date of Conference: December 7
-10
, 2020
ISBN: 978-1-7923-6123-4
ISSN/E-ISSN: 2169-8767