A maturity model for assessing Digital Green Lean leadership and culture in manufacturing
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Lucia Avella
Summary
This article presents a maturity model for assessing leadership and culture in the context of 'Digital Green Lean' manufacturing. It explores the convergence of Lean Manufacturing, digital transformation (Industry 4.0), and sustainability/Circular Economy principles. The research addresses the need for companies using Lean Manufacturing to evaluate their readiness for integrating digital technologies and sustainability into their business culture and leadership practices.
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This evolution of Business Systems has led to the newly formulated term 'Digital Green Lean', which contains the synergy between Lean Manufacturing, Digital transformation, and Sustainability principles.
The research is driven by the need for a maturity assessment for leadership and business culture, enabling companies using Lean Manufacturing principles to evaluate their readiness.
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