An ANP-based approach for lean and green performance assessment

Simultaneous application of lean and green practices requires adequate methods to evaluate the contribution and effects of both paradigms on organizational performance. Thus, the objective of this study is to develop an integrated approach to evaluate the impacts of lean and green practices on organizational performance and prioritize improvements in the system. To this end, this research used the Analytic Network Process (ANP) for the operationalization of the theoretical framework and tested it through an application in a footwear company. By applying the assessment approach, it was possible to evaluate the lean and green systems individually and in an integrated way through the lean-green index, a performance measure developed specifically for this work. From a managerial perspective, this research provided a tool that enables companies to evaluate their lean and green systems and identify which practices should be prioritized to improve operational and environmental performance.