Synergizing lean management and circular economy: Pathways to sustainable manufacturing

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 resea...

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Published in:Corporate social-responsibility and environmental management 2025-01, Vol.32 (1), p.543-562
Main Authors: Sasso, Ricardo Aparecido, Filho, Moacir Godinho, Ganga, Gilberto Miller Devós
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Circular economy
Competitive advantage
Environmental factors
Environmental management
Environmental performance
Globalization
Industry 4.0
Integration
Lean manufacturing
Literature reviews
Manufacturing industry
Optimization
Organizational change
Remanufacturing
Sustainability
Sustainable development
Sustainable practices
Sustainable production
systematic literature review
Waste management
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1535-3958
1535-3966
DOI:10.1002/csr.2962