Future of Indian Manufacturing: Lean and Green Manufacturing System (LGMS)

Abstract

AbstractThere is a lot of demand on Indian manufacturing companies these days to keep their processes running by overcoming environmental and sociological difficulties as well as adhering to government regulations. However, neither lean manufacturing nor green manufacturing principles can offer a viable solution to these issues. As a result, now is the time to create a hybrid production system that combines lean and green manufacturing. However, implementing a lean and green manufacturing system will not be simple, as it will be hampered by a number of obstacles. The authors of this study considered all potential hurdles to the implementation of lean and green manufacturing methods, and they ranked the most essential barriers to be eliminated first for a successful lean and green manufacturing system implementation. A self-designed questionnaire was distributed to respondents, and data was collected on a 5-point Likert scale, with factor analysis used to identify the primary hurdles out of the potential 57 limitations. Resistance to change, a lack of practical expertise, and cost/benefit limits are the key roadblocks to implementing lean and green manufacturing practices.KeywordsManufacturing firmsLean manufacturingGreen manufacturingLean and green manufacturing and barriers