Integrating Green Lean Six Sigma and industry 4.0: a conceptual framework

Mahender Singh Kaswan, Rajeev Rathi, Jennifer Cross, Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes, Jiju Antony, Vishwas Yadav

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Abstract

Purpose: This research aims to propose a framework to integrate Green Lean Six Sigma (GLSS) and Industry 4.0 to improve organizational sustainability. Design/methodology/approach: The integration of GLSS and Industry 4.0 is proposed based on theoretical facets of the individual approaches. A generic, conceptual framework of an integrated GLSS-Industry 4.0 approach is then proposed using the application of different tools and techniques of GLSS and Industry 4.0 at different stages of the realization of a project. Findings: Both approaches have common facets related to enablers and barriers, and the integrated application of tools and techniques of each approach supplements the common focus of both related to sustainability enhancement. The proposed, conceptual framework provides systematic guidelines from the project selection stage to the sustainment of the solution, with the enumerated application of different techniques and tools at each step of the framework. Originality/value: This research is the first of its kind to propose the integration of GLSS and Industry 4.0 under the umbrella of a unified approach, including a conceptual framework of this integrated GLSS-Industry 4.0 approach.

Original languageBritish English
Pages (from-to)87-121
Number of pages35
JournalJournal of Manufacturing Technology Management
Volume34
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 17 Jan 2023

Keywords

  • Barriers
  • Enablers
  • Framework
  • Green lean six sigma
  • Industry 4.0
  • Sustainability

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