While it is understandable that lean and green practices are mostly sensible for large companies, it is also important to bring these practices to small and medium enterprises …
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have become a vibrant and dynamic sector of the world economy. Information technology plays a vital role in improving the productivity and …
Management academics, as the primary researchers of business practices and the educators of future managers, play critical roles shaping corporate behaviour and industry …
Lean manufacturing has already proven to be an effective management philosophy for eliminating waste in production processes, leading to operational gains. However …
With growing climate change concerns, and constant advancements in smart technology, artificial intelligence, robotics, and algorithms (STARA), organisations in emerging …
This study explores the interplay linking Lean Six Sigma (LSS), the Circular Economy (CE) and Industry 4.0 technologies (I4. 0T), and their impact alone or combined, on sustainable …
Purpose This article shows operational excellence achieved during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic using the Lean, Six Sigma and Sustainability practices in small …
Conservation of natural resources has a critical role in promoting sustainable development. However, emerging evidence suggests that the overexploitation of natural resources and …
A circular economy (CE) appears to be a crucial tool enabling the sustainable use of natural resources, which is also essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Agenda by …