Title: A framework for the systematic implementation of Green Lean Six Sigma to improve performance in the manufacturing industry

Authors: Vishwas Yadav; Pardeep Gahlot; Raj Kumar Duhan; Mahender Singh Kaswan; Rajeev Rathi; Gunjan Yadav; Pawan Kumar; Varun Kumar

Addresses: Department of Mechanical Engineering, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, India ' School of Mechanical Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University, Gandhinagar, India ' Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India ' Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India

Abstract: Green Lean Six Sigma (GLSS) is an all-inclusive methodology that assists the optimal utilisation of resources, minimises waste, and imparts the pathway for sustainable development. This study proposes a novel five facet GLSS framework for the manufacturing industry to improve performance in terms of different sustainability dimensions. The framework has been designed based on three key dimensions: insights from literature, the experience of authors, and inputs from the case organisation members. The framework is validated in an Indian automotive component manufacturing organisation. From the effective implementation of the proposed GLSS framework, defects were minimised from 18,000 ppm to 7,000 ppm and environmental impacts were brought down from 44.70 Pt to 32.70 Pt. This study facilitates industrial managers and practitioners to adopt the GLSS approach to improve sustainability dynamics in the manufacturing industries.

Keywords: Lean; Six Sigma; green manufacturing; Green Lean Six Sigma; GLSS; framework; sustainability.

DOI: 10.1504/IJIMS.2023.132776

International Journal of Internet Manufacturing and Services, 2023 Vol.9 No.2/3, pp.341 - 372

Received: 14 Jun 2022
Accepted: 01 Nov 2022
Published online: 09 Aug 2023 *

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