Analyzing the Drivers for Lean and Green Manufacturing Using ISM Approach

Abstract

Customer awareness towards the sustainability, environmental performance and government policies have enforced the manufacturing firms to implement best techniques and practices to fulfil customer expectations. In this study, the drivers for lean and green manufacturing have analyzed which will help the organizations to reduce the waste emissions, improve the environmental performance and increase the profit. A total of sixteen drivers are identified from the literature and consulted with experts’ team for further study. These drivers are further analyzed with interpretive structural modelling (ISM) approach to see the relationship among drivers. The study shows that cost reduction, increase in market share, government support and adequate technology development are the key drivers for the lean and green manufacturing. In the end, paper concludes the study with some implications. These implications will guide the management and policymakers to focus on the main drivers for lean and green implementation in the manufacturing industry.