A Systematic Literature Review for Better Understanding of Lean Driven Sustainability

Abstract

Global trends and factors, such as the increased level of globalization, climate change, resource scarcity, and awareness of social and environmental responsibilities, as well as fiercer competition and lower profit margins in all industries, force organizations to act to retain, regain, or sustain their competitive advantages for long-term survival. These trends and factors are historically known to bring about innovations that drive the evolution of industries. Sustainability is considered to be such an innovation to achieve fiscally sound, environmentally conscious, and socially progressive organizations and supply chains. This study reviewed 477 past articles published in five major databases from 1990 to 2018. The purpose of the study was to assess the current state-of-the art in the subject of lean-driven sustainability. Based on the exhaustive descriptive and contextual analysis, synergies, divergences, and the extent of two-way permeability of lean and sustainability concepts from the perspective of intra-and inter-organizational operations were identified along with future research opportunities. Fundamental strengths and weaknesses of both concepts, existing strong synergies and untapped potential, along with their key contributors, the potential-use cases of lean tools to derive sustainable solutions are highlighted in this review.

The Effect of Lean Manufacturing on a Supply Chain Relationship and Performance

“…A wider scope of the SCM at the strategic level is more relationship-based which emphasizes partnership development with all stakeholders to gain synergy from stronger collaboration [14]. Efficient uses of resources through LM along the whole supply chain can lead to long-term sustainability (i.e., economic, environmental, and social dimensions) [15][16][17][18][19].…”

Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies in Lagos, Nigeria: Built Environment Professionals’ Perspective

“…In addition, sustainability in this context can be described as mitigation strategies against greenhouse gas emissions [33], reduction of the effect of thermal radiation on buildings [34-36], as well as a reduction in the cost of buildings using cheaper and environmentally friendly building materials [37][38]. Sustainability will guarantee that the city is resilient against the onslaught of climate change [39], improving the overall health of the people [40], increase user satisfaction [41] and economic advancement [42]. In addition, cultural practices could be incorporated in the awareness programme to secure the cooperation of all the necessary stakeholders, especially in the developing countries [43][44].…”

A domain model for capturing knowledge of the Lean approach

“…Lean can be considered as "a way"; "a process"; "a set of principles"; "a set of tools and techniques"; "an approach"; "a concept"; "a philosophy"; "a practice"; "a system"; "a program"; "a manufacturing paradigm"; or "a model". Lean can be considered as a strategy (Cherrafi et al, 2017) or methodology (Laureani & Antony, 2017;Tasdemir & Gazo, 2018). Tiamaz and Souissi (2017) have analyzed the Lean models and concluded that these Lean models interpret the Lean in different ways.…”