Exploring Critical Success Factors for Implementing Green Lean Six Sigma

Cherrafi, Anass; Elfezazi, Saïd; Chiarini, Andrea; Mokhlis, Ahmed; Benhida, Khalid

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-25351-0_9

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“…• Barriers' mitigation action 2 -A successful implementation of Green Lean initiative will require training (Cherrafi et al, 2017). It is important to promote education and training for the top management in order to ensure their commitment in the implementation of Green Lean initiatives.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, despite the recent attention paid to the study of this approach and the various research streams developed in this area, very limited research has been conducted to support its effective implementation. In this case, only the works of Verrier et al (2016) and Cherrafi et al (2017) have addressed this issue. In the case of Verrier et al (2016), the authors provided an implementation structure to a Lean and Green methodology based on the seeking and eradication of wastes in production processes, whereas Cherrafi et al (2017) explored the critical success factors for implementing Green Lean Six Sigma.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In this case, only the works of Verrier et al (2016) and Cherrafi et al (2017) have addressed this issue. In the case of Verrier et al (2016), the authors provided an implementation structure to a Lean and Green methodology based on the seeking and eradication of wastes in production processes, whereas Cherrafi et al (2017) explored the critical success factors for implementing Green Lean Six Sigma. Therefore, to fill this research gap and complement and support the very narrow theoretical body of knowledge on the implementation of Green Lean, this paper identifies the main barriers to the effective implementation of Green Lean initiatives and studies their interactions and interdependence.…”

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Barriers in Green Lean implementation: a combined systematic literature review and interpretive structural modelling approach

Cherrafi

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Garza‐Reyes

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Production Planning & Control

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Green Lean has recently emerged as an alternative strategy for organizations to pursue both operational and sustainability excellence. The interest on this approach has rapidly risen in both academic and industry circles. However, despite this interest, very limited research has focused on its implementation, and no research has investigated the barriers that hinder the success of such activity. This study investigates the Green Lean implementation barriers and their contextual relationships and effects on the integration and deployment of this approach. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR), Interpretative Structural Modelling and fuzzy Matriced' Impacts Croise's Multiplication Appliqée a UN Classement (MICMAC) analyzes were carried out. Fifteen barriers were extracted from the SLR and then validated in consultation with industry and academic experts. The Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) method was used to understand the relationship between the fifteen barriers and to develop a hierarchical model of these. The different barriers were classified into 'linkage' and 'dependent' barriers by using MICMAC analysis. The results suggested that all the identified barriers play an important role, and hence can equally act as a significant hurdle to the implementation of Green Lean projects. This study can help managers and policy makers in better understanding these barriers. Thus, they can be assisted in managing and prioritizing barriers towards the successful implementation of Green Lean initiatives for better financial and environmental performance.

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Barriers in Green Lean implementation: a combined systematic literature review and interpretive structural modelling approach

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Production Planning & Control

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“…Several frameworks were proposed, but these are restricted for a particular sector (Lucato et al. , 2015), differentiated to just a single comprehensive framework that was developed to be executed for all areas (Cherrafi et al. , 2017a, b).…”

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Green Lean Six Sigma sustainability-oriented framework for small and medium enterprises

Yadav

Gahlot

2022

IJQRM

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PurposeThe purpose of this study is to integrate Green technology, Lean and Six Sigma methodology under the umbrella of Green Lean Six Sigma (GLSS). Further, the study also proposes an eight facet GLSS framework for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to enhance organizational sustainability.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, GLSS integration has been proposed based on intangible features like barriers, challenges, toolsets, etc. Moreover, the GLSS framework has been realized based on Six Sigma well-known define, measure, analyze, improve and control (DMAIC) approach.FindingsIt has been found that lack of customer involvement, financial constraints and ignorance towards Kaizen are the most pre-eminent barriers for GLSS execution. Further, it has been found that most frequently used GLSS tools are the 5S, environmental value stream mapping (EVSM) and life cycle assessment (LCA). The proposed GLSS framework encompasses systematic application of different GLSS tools that lead improved organization sustainability.Practical implicationsThe present study will facilitate industrial managers to incorporate the GLSS approach in their business process through systematic understanding of key elements related to this sustainable approach. This study further prompts practitioner to incorporate GLSS in industry through systematic adoption of the proposed framework for improved environmental performance.Social implicationsThis work provides detailed knowledge for the researchers and academicians by dispensing awareness into integral measures and framework. GLSS toolsets dispensed in this work augments academicians and researchers to make decision which tools to be used at distinct phases of GLSS project execution.Originality/valueThe present study is the first of its kind that provides integral measures and GLSS framework for SMEs.

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“…Barriers to integrate the systems – following are the factors that act as barriers for adapting the integration of LGSS strategies (Cherrafi et al , 2016a): need of consciousness among managers; less participation of human resources in LSS projects; lack of metrics; insight of higher cost; and organizational structures separating environmental and continuous improvement decisions.…”

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An integrated Lean, Green and Six Sigma strategies

Gaikwad¹,

Sunnapwar

2020

TQM

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a systematic literature review and its analysis concerning a possible framework, compatibility, drivers and barriers for integrating three manufacturing strategies – Lean, Green and Six Sigma. In particular, analyzing current proposals and identifying the literature gaps in the existing literature from which future research directions and challenges have been suggested for developing a specific integrated framework for the Indian manufacturing industry. Design/methodology/approach This study explores manufacturing strategic area in depth through literature review, which will point out to the better understanding of the compatibility and impact of these initiatives through the conceptual framework, on the performance of the manufacturing organization. Findings The review of shortlisted articles indicates that Lean, Green and Six Sigma (LGSS) strategies help the manufacturing organizations to compete in global markets through the impact of a sustainability strategy for their business. Various researchers provide evidence of challenges like cost reduction, quality improvement, on-time delivery, changing needs of the customers and scarce resources that can be overcome through these strategies to achieve overall business objectives. Research limitations/implications In this research, only works of literature related to LGSS and sustainability have been studied so information related to linking between these strategies in manufacturing industries is limited. Practical implications Help the manufacturing practitioners to deploy three strategies simultaneously in an environment when the linking among LGSS methods in manufacturing industries has not been established. Hence simultaneous deployment of these three strategies helps the organization to boost its operational and environmental performance. Social implications The strategies, LGSS, will be adopted in the operational management to reduce both waste and pollution which will definitely help to society. It will highlight the need for cost effective and easy to implement solutions as well as brand building, which is one of the top incentives for LGSS, highlighting the importance of public perception of how companies operate. Originality/value An integrated framework of the LGSS will help the Indian manufacturing industries to improve performance and competitiveness in the global market.

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Exploring Critical Success Factors for Implementing Green Lean Six Sigma

Cited by 19 publications

References 36 publications

Barriers in Green Lean implementation: a combined systematic literature review and interpretive structural modelling approach

Barriers in Green Lean implementation: a combined systematic literature review and interpretive structural modelling approach

Green Lean Six Sigma sustainability-oriented framework for small and medium enterprises

An integrated Lean, Green and Six Sigma strategies

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