Evaluation and Identification of Lean-Green Resourced Person (LGRP) for Integrating and Implementing Lean and Green Practices in a Manufacturing Industry

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Balaji Kuppusamy ◽  
Senthil Kumar Velukkudi Santhanam ◽  
Mohan Bangaru ◽  
Viswanathan Doraiswamy
Keyword(s):  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Multicriteria Decision Making ◽  
Green Manufacturing ◽  
Green Practices ◽  
Lean And Green ◽  
Operational Activities ◽  
Assessment Performance

The current manufacturing sector has the objective of maximizing profit by minimizing waste, proper utilization of men, machine and materials. Apart from this, the focus has been on implementing green manufacturing practices in operations. The lean -green topic is an emerging and the new one in the present scenario. The main aim of the green practices is to improve operational activities as well as environmental efficiency. Green practices are concerned with the environmental, social and economic impacts over any organization. Lean manufacturing has been coined by nine wastes. These wastes have an impact on green practices, leading to generation of green wastes. Some of the green waste was excessive resource usage, power usage, pollution, improper health and safety. Lean and green are concurrent manufacturing practices focusing on wastes. The present industrial scenario has been looking into implementing these practices in their operations. A few practices relating to lean-green practices, are integration of lean -green concepts, organization performance analysis, functions, assessment performance and empirical study etc. One of the primary activity of lean-green strategies is showing respect to the workforce. Human factor will be considered as one the main pillars in the lean-green practices. In this research paper a model has been proposed for identification of a Lean-Green Resourced Person (LGRP) for integrating and implementing lean and green practices in a manufacturing industry. Identification of LGRP will help the organization in implementing and executing lean-green strategies into their operations. A multicriteria decision making method has been used for finding the LGRP in the industry. The identification will result in reductions in time consumption during implementation, guiding the industry in a proper way for implementing and integrating the lean-green techniques.

scholarly journals Towards Developing a Green Manufacturing Environment: What is Ghana doing?

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 170 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Gyasi-Mensah ◽  
Xuhua Hu
Keyword(s):  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Green Manufacturing ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Manufacturing Environment ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Green Practices ◽  
To Come ◽  
Developed Nations ◽  
The Relationship

Developed nations embarked on massive industrialization through manufacturing in order to reap the benefits that accompany this developmental strategy. Nations of the developing world are also adopting similar strategies to make the most of their natural resources. Realizing the negative effects of manufacturing on the environment and human lives, nations have began upgrading their manufacturing methods through the adoption of eco-friendly processes. This article intends to throw light on what the developing nation of Ghana has been doing to mitigate the effects of conventional methods of manufacturing on the environment and on human lives. The article presents the relationship between manufacturing and the environment within which manufacturing take place. It also presents some environmental challenges encountered in manufacturing sector in Ghana, as well as steps that are taken to minimize and/or prevent them. The article again presents efforts that have been taken towards integrating green practices in the manufacturing industry in Ghana, through the collaboration between the country and other international stakeholders. The literature on what Ghana is doing to create green manufacturing environment lacks empirical approach to come to a verified conclusion, hence the need to carry out future studies which is empirically based. Other gaps are also presented in the article, and what can be done to fill these gaps is also presented.

scholarly journals Lean Manufacturing towards Green Manufacturing Practices and Its Implementation in SME’s

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.P. Rishi
Keyword(s):  
Global Change ◽  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Green Manufacturing ◽  
Demand Chain ◽  
Lean And Green ◽  
Non Equilibrium

The manufacturing SMEs are facing the burden of non-equilibrium of the supply–demand chain along with the global change in the climate. Several SMEs are looking for a substitute that can create a balance between performance and the environment. In spite of numerous studies related to green and lean that has been evolved, none of them is able to clearly define the spheres of green and lean. Here in this chapter, there is an exploration of advancement of lean and green manufacturing and its impact on other sectors. It also highlights the methodology adopted in implementing the same. This chapter recognizes the commonalities between lean and green approaches, the collaboration and impact, techniques involved. Also, the impediments and perplexities confronted by the manufacturing sector are examined. Further, this gives a better understanding of the challenges before implementing lean with green. This chapter also recognizes possible gaps in the literature that will help to eliminate the barrier toward this Neo manufacturing.

An investigation into manufacturing performance achievements accrued by Indian manufacturing organization through strategic 5S practices

2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 754-787 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jugraj Singh Randhawa ◽  
Inderpreet Singh Ahuja
Keyword(s):  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Service Industry ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Automotive Manufacturing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Manufacturing Performance ◽  
Improvement Programs ◽  
Manufacturing Organization

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the quantitative and qualitative benefits accrued by an Indian automotive parts industry through strategic 5S implementation initiatives. Design/methodology/approach The study involves evaluation of steps involved in systematic implementation of 5S program methodology in an automotive manufacturing organization and investigation of achievements accrued by the industry through the successful implementation of 5S program. Findings The empirical results of the study have revealed that effective practice of 5S program brings considerable level of improvements in the quality, production, cost optimizations, employee’s morale values and work culture in the manufacturing industry. The industry accrued both tangible and non-tangible benefits through the holistic adoption of 5S principals. 5S principals have been envisioned to further support other quality improvement programs like lean manufacturing initiatives of the organizations. Research limitations/implications The limitation of the study is that this research has been carried out in only manufacturing industry while similar study will be conducted in the service industry also. Originality/value Global competition in the manufacturing sector has provided necessary impetus for manufacturing organizations for affecting continuous improvements in manufacturing performance for achieving sustainability and profitability in the competitive market. 5S implementation is the fundamental tool for the overall achievements in both quantitative and qualitative performance enhancements in the manufacturing as well as service organizations.

scholarly journals Mapping challenges in developing sustainable small and medium industries: Integrating Lean and green principles

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 311
Author(s):  
Uly Amrina ◽  
Akhmad Hidayatno ◽  
Teuku Yuri M. Zagloel
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Green Manufacturing ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Lean Principles ◽  
Environmental Effectiveness ◽  
Green Practices ◽  
Comprehensive Picture ◽  
Lean And Green ◽  
Diagram Logic ◽  
Small And Medium Industry

Purpose: This study explores the complexity of developing a sustainable small and medium industry (SMI) through a conceptual model that integrates lean and green manufacturing principles.Design/methodology/approach: This model includes a systems diagram that illustrates the structure of the interconnected variable and the interrelationships between goals, inputs, processes, and outputs required to achieve a system’s goals by using both lean and green principles. The diagram uses causal loop diagram logic from systems thinking based on the literature review, multi-actor analysis, observations, and focus group discussions.Findings: Combining the efficiency benefits from lean principles and better environmental effectiveness from green principles would help to achieve sustainability. A conceptual structural map could support the integration processes by illustrating the variables, multi-actors, and multi-indicators required to achieve sustainability.Research limitations/implications: The conceptual model highlights the necessary linkage between lean and green practices that would help SMI researchers and decision-makers to navigate their activities in achieving sustainability.Originality/value: There is currently little discussion at the SMI level from a multi-actor perspective. The systems diagram offers a comprehensive picture that is the basis for further discussion of the complexity of integrating lean and green principles.

Knowledge Management and Ergonomics Implementation in Manufacturing Systems

2018 ◽  
pp. 188-213
Author(s):  
Aide Aracely Maldonado-Macías ◽  
Cesar Roberto Alferez-Padron ◽  
Jorge Luis García-Alcaraz ◽  
Liliana Avelar-Sosa
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Manufacturing Systems ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Ciudad Juarez ◽  
Critical Success

This chapter presents a knowledge management and Ergonomics implementation in manufacturing systems, through the development and validation of a critical success factors questionnaire. The instrument developed measures the frequency of inclusion of critical success factors for the implementation of Ergonomics and its benefits, validated in the manufacturing industry. The frequency is based on a five-point Likert scale. So far, no instrument able to measure such factors has been found in the literature. The questionnaire comprises 73 questions presented in four main stages: planning, process startup stage, work improvement cycle and long-term development. In addition, it contains a section of benefits regarding health and safety, operational and quality of life at work. The instrument was validated through a pilot test involving 140 participants from seven companies in the manufacturing sector of Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México, through the use of an intentional selective method.

Lean Manufacturing to Green Manufacturing: Practices and its Implementation in SME’s

2019 ◽  
Vol 895 ◽  
pp. 21-25
Author(s):  
J.P. Rishi ◽  
T.R. Srinivas ◽  
C.G. Ramachandra ◽  
Abhishek
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Operations Management ◽  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Green Manufacturing ◽  
Operation Management ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Lean And Green

To be economical, enterprises confronting present intense and phenomenal worldwide business situations must plan and provide the best products and services and move forward their manufacturing maneuvers by typically utilizing Lean manufacturing practice. It is involved with converting materials into valued products by utilizing raw material to enhance productively and to maximize the benefit of an organization and minimize the waste. Green manufacturing is a strategy that reduces waste and contamination by the nonstop approach. This study points to examine the lean and green manufacturing concept and its integration in operation management. Operations management is a collective endeavor to adjust costs incurred with income to realize the most elevated networking benefit conceivable [1]. In this way, procedures of lean logic can play an incredible role. The present paper is a case study approach in the qualitative analysis of selected SMEs.

The Link between Lean and Green Manufacturing - A Way to Reach Sustainable Development

2014 ◽  
Vol 656 ◽  
pp. 534-541 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dana Iuliana Tilina ◽  
Miron Zapciu ◽  
Vasile Bendic
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Systems ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Environmental Problem ◽  
Sustainable Manufacturing ◽  
Green Manufacturing ◽  
First Century ◽  
Waste Minimization ◽  
Lean And Green

Today, manufacturing products in a sustainable way is increasingly becoming essential in the eyes of investors, authorities and customers. Failure leads to fines, penalties, and customers choosing to go to the competition. Success, on the other hand, can save money, helps build a reputation, attracts investment, spurs innovation, secures loyal customers and brings in repeat business. Taking into account the sustainable manufacturing is not just longer a caprice for the business.During the end of the twentieth century and into the twenty-first century two types of manufacturing systems that emphasize waste minimization have emerged: Lean and Green manufacturing. Despite the importance of Green manufacturing to the environmental problem, many companies are still skeptical about the business benefits. In the same time, however, a good many of them see the business benefits of Lean manufacturing. Several research efforts summarized in the literature review indicate how both systems share many of the same best practices to reduce their respective wastes. Yet, these two systems tend to operate independently.The aim of this research is to explore and to determine how the Lean manufacturing can include Green manufacturing system components in their overall strategy to reduce waste.

Knowledge Management and Ergonomics Implementation in Manufacturing Systems

2022 ◽  
pp. 415-438
Author(s):  
Aide Aracely Maldonado-Macías ◽  
Cesar Roberto Alferez-Padron ◽  
Jorge Luis García-Alcaraz ◽  
Liliana Avelar-Sosa
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Manufacturing Systems ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Ciudad Juarez ◽  
Critical Success

This chapter presents a knowledge management and Ergonomics implementation in manufacturing systems, through the development and validation of a critical success factors questionnaire. The instrument developed measures the frequency of inclusion of critical success factors for the implementation of Ergonomics and its benefits, validated in the manufacturing industry. The frequency is based on a five-point Likert scale. So far, no instrument able to measure such factors has been found in the literature. The questionnaire comprises 73 questions presented in four main stages: planning, process startup stage, work improvement cycle and long-term development. In addition, it contains a section of benefits regarding health and safety, operational and quality of life at work. The instrument was validated through a pilot test involving 140 participants from seven companies in the manufacturing sector of Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México, through the use of an intentional selective method.

Green Lean Practices towards Increasing Operation Value of Manufacturing Company

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Nur Aizat Ahmad ◽  
◽  
Md Fauzi Ahmad ◽  
Norhadilah Abdul Hamid ◽  
Yunos Ngadiman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Green Manufacturing ◽  
Efficient Production ◽  
Company Performance ◽  
Lean Practices ◽  
Time Operation ◽  
Manufacturing Company

Nowadays, manufacturing industries are rapidly developing. However the constraints faced by today's producers are how to produce their products quickly through low costs while at the same time, the reduction of waste disposal in the environment. The high waste of time in the manufacturing industry is often attributed to the wastage that occurred in the company’s operations. Lean manufacturing is linked for improving the standard working. It is one of the production strategies that drive the industry towards a more efficient production of goods and services. Meanwhile, green manufacturing has been adopted as a requirement to achieve a minimal negative impact on the environment. The green lean is a concept to make sure system more efficient, reduce unwanted product releases and minimize the environmental impact. So, the main objective of this research is to reduce cycle time in manufacturing company by adopting green lean elements. This research focuses on furniture manufacturing and conducted a structural interview question, observation and time study method. To refine those time operation problems, the company had implemented the new green lean practices into the operation department. The results after implement these methods totally show an improved progress. The paper would help the manufacturer to organize and improve their company performance. In conclusion, this research is about to identify and reduce the time waste to improve the operation value of the manufacturing company while at the same time it would reduce the environmental impact in future.

scholarly journals Lean-Green Manufacturing Practices and Their Link with Sustainability: A Critical Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 981 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wadhah Abualfaraa ◽  
Konstantinos Salonitis ◽  
Ahmed Al-Ashaab ◽  
Maher Ala’raj
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Green Manufacturing ◽  
Significant Evidence ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Lean Practices ◽  
Green Practices ◽  
Lean And Green ◽  
Great Pressure

The current rapidly changing and highly competitive market has put companies under a great pressure towards adopting sustainable practices, in terms of keeping a healthy balance among economic, environmental and social performances. In this context, the lean-green manufacturing approach, which combines lean practices focused on customers’ demand, and green practices focused on reducing the business’ environmental impact, has gained popularity. Nevertheless, the lean-green manufacturing is still a relatively new practice, lacking a clear and structured research definition, and of significant evidence of successful cases in the practice. In this paper, a literature review is conducted to identify the actual possibility of combining lean and green practices, the current trends for implementing such combination and the potential sustainability improvements such implementation can lead. It is the authors’ intention that the findings analysed in this paper can contribute to the state-of-the-art of lean-green manufacturing and provide practitioners with a useful tool towards developing effective strategies for its deployment.

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