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

Dües, C.M., Tan, K.H. and Lim, M. (2013) Green as the new lean: how to use lean practices as a catalyst to greening your supply chain. Journal of Cleaner Production, 40, pp. 93-100. (doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2011.12.023)

Abstract

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.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Lim, Professor Ming
• Authors: Dües, C.M., Tan, K.H., and Lim, M.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management
• Journal Name: Journal of Cleaner Production
• Publisher: Elsevier
• ISSN: 0959-6526
• Published Online: 02 January 2012