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March 21, 2026Quality Management Journal

Evaluating the impact of lean techniques on sustainability performance in manufacturing industry: Single case study using Sustainable Value Stream Mapping

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GPGiada PierliFMFederica MurmuraLBLaura Bravi

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Overview

Single case study reveals improved sustainability performance in manufacturing, indicating Lean's effectiveness.

Key Points

  • This research aims to evaluate how Lean techniques influence sustainability performance in manufacturing.
  • Conducted a single case study at an Italian manufacturing company.
  • Applied Sustainable Value Stream Mapping to assess economic, environmental, and social sustainability.
  • Collected data through direct observation, internal documents, and questionnaires.
  • Mapped production flow and selected key sustainability indicators.
  • Significant reduction in lead time for production.
  • Improved inventory management efficiency.
  • Noticeable decrease in CO2 emissions associated with suppliers.
  • Achievement of full employee training on Lean techniques.
  • Transition to 100% local sourcing of materials.

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Pierli et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be35166e48c4981c67326ahttps://doi.org/10.1080/10686967.2026.2630154
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