The dimensions of Lean-Green 4.0 readiness a Systematic literature review
Susana Duarte, Olivia Mc Dermott
Abstract
Lean-Green management is deployed in all organizational areas and sectors, but it is not yet understood how Lean-Green practices will progress in this digitalization era. This paper proposes a baseline framework to design an assessment model for implementing Lean-Green management in an Industry 4.0 environment. A systematic literature review was conducted to investigate the literature on Lean, Green and Industry 4.0. There is a gap in the literature related to the transformation of Lean-Green 4.0 management in organizations. Several dimensions were identified, namely: ‘leadership and strategy’, ‘people’, ‘process’, ‘product’, ‘customer’, ‘supplier’, ‘governance’, and ‘technology’. The measurement items, grouped into the dimensions, are proposed to illustrate what can be measured in the current state within organizations. This study bridges the gap between academia and practice by providing valuable insights to guide leaders in their journey to Lean and Green transformation. In addition, the findings provide new knowledge to leaders and academics concerning the most critical factors for a successful transformation. Management can adapt their organizations by knowing how to execute a Lean-Green system in the new digitalization era. This research aims to contribute to discussing the relationships between these two subjects.