Synergizing lean management and circular economy: Pathways to sustainable manufacturing

Ricardo Aparecido Sasso, Moacir Godinho Filho () and Gilberto Miller Devós Ganga
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Ricardo Aparecido Sasso: UFSCar - Federal University of São Carlos
Moacir Godinho Filho: Métis Lab EM Normandie - EM Normandie - École de Management de Normandie = EM Normandie Business School
Gilberto Miller Devós Ganga: UFSCar - Federal University of São Carlos

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Abstract: Our research focuses on integrating circular economy (CE) and Lean Management (LM) within the manufacturing sector, a proactive response to the escalating pressures of globalization, environmental sustainability, and market competition. Through a comprehensive systematic literature review, the research uncovers how CE principles can fortify and enrich LM practices, the role of LM in facilitating a transition towards CE, their combined impact on manufacturing performance, and the crucial environmental factors influencing this integration. The findings underscore that CE principles significantly strengthen LM practices by advocating waste minimization and resource optimization, thereby contributing to operational efficiency and sustainability. Conversely, LM aids the transition to a CE by optimizing resource use and minimizing waste, aligning with sustainability goals. LM supports recycling and remanufacturing by employing Just‐in‐Time and value stream mapping methodologies, augmented by Industry 4.0 technologies for seamless CE integration. Despite challenges like integration barriers and the need for organizational change, the synergy between CE and LM offers substantial benefits for environmental performance, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage. Our paper enriches academic knowledge and provides practical applications in sustainable manufacturing practices, offering a roadmap for organizations striving for sustainable operational excellence. Moreover, it also paves the way for future studies to further explore the synergistic potential of CE and LM through empirical studies, quantitative analyses, and the exploration of Industry 4.0 technologies.

Keywords: Circular economy; Lean manufacturing; Sustainable development; Systematic literature review (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024-09-16
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Published in Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, 2024, 32 (1), pp.543-562. ⟨10.1002/csr.2962⟩

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DOI: 10.1002/csr.2962

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