A Review on Lean Green Methodology for Pakistani Manufacturing SMEs Sustainability Performance

Abstract

Sustainability performance achievement using the operations (lean practice) and green (environmental) practices are frequently discussed topics in business literature. However, there have been minimal efforts at integrating the concepts of Lean and Green concerning sustainability performance in Pakistani SMEs. Hence, this paper evaluates the importance of the implementation of Lean, Green practices on Pakistani SMEs' sustainability performance. As these manufacturing practices are adopted, economic savings, environmental performance and increased social outcomes are achieved. Lean green practices help to produce products at lower costs, ensuring the highest quality, also according to the needs and demands of customers. Therefore, this study reviews Pakistani SMEs to understand the importance of Lean Green practices for the achievement of operational excellence, to mitigate environmental concerns and to pursue the path towards Sustainability.