Green Strategy, Lean Production and World Class Manufacturing: a comparative study of two international world-class companies

Abstract

This paper outlines the evolution from lean strategy to green sustainable strategy based on a comparison of international leading companies in the motor sector. This research uses primary and secondary data. It argues that lean manufacturing and green sustainability strategy and advanced TPS (Toyota production system) model as increasing importance for eliminating waste and for sustainable long-term strategy. Based on empirical data on costs of energy consumption the results show how the strategy of lean management integrated with green sustainability and advanced TPS permits to save energy.