INTEGRATING LEAN PRINCIPLES WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY FOR ENHANCED ECOLOGICAL PERFORMANCE

XIV International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Environmental Protection – IIZS 2024, str. 492-498

 

АУТОР / AUTHOR(S): Jasmina Naerac, Nemanja Sremčev , Danijela Ćirić Lalić

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DOI: 10.46793/IIZS24.492N

САЖЕТАК / ABSTRACT:

Lean Management is a strategic approach that aims to eliminate inefficiencies within organizations, enhancing overall performance and responsiveness to customer demands. Lean practices can significantly mitigate the financial burdens and ecological deficits stemming from waste and inefficiencies. As industries face competitive pressures, resource scarcity, and environmental concerns, Lean Management has emerged as a vital tool for achieving greater efficiency and sustainability. This paper explores the synergies between Lean principles and environmental management. The integration of environmental considerations into Lean methodologies has gained traction, leading to improved ecological performance and enhanced corporate social responsibility. This paper further discusses the role of Lean Six Sigma in environmental protection, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), where systematic waste reduction and quality control can foster both economic and ecological sustainability. The advantages of integrating Lean principles into environmental protection strategies are multifaceted, ranging from improved resource efficiency and reduced waste generation to enhanced energy efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards. This review highlights how Lean Management cultivates a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, empowering employees to identify inefficiencies and develop sustainable practices.

КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ / KEYWORDS:

lean, lean six sigma, environmental protection, sustainability

ПРОЈЕКАТ/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

This research has been supported by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation [Contract No. 451-03-65/2024-03/200156] and the Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad through project “Scientific and Artistic Research Work of Researchers in Teaching and Associate Positions at the Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad” [No. 01-3394/1] and by and by the Jean Monnet Module ENROL [Grant agreement number 101085701].

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