Authors : Mina Ebrahimi Arjestan and Vahid Rahimi
Abstract: The aim of this project is discovery the relationship of lean production and sustainable supply chain by using group TOPSIS method. So far, many studies is provided to provide a logical relationship between of lean manufacturing and green supply chain. As we know, green supply chain is only due to environmental factors. While, to achieve a sustainable supply chain in addition to environmental factors, social factors should also be considered. Since, the removal of waste from the production process and maximize system performance is the main basis for of lean manufacturing, we will have cleaner production. This aim is to comply with environmental factors. If show the basic elements of lean manufacturing thinking are in line with social factors, we can conclude that thinking of lean manufacturing is the perfect tool to achieve sustainable supply chain. Concurrent with the implementation of these two ideas together may not be simple but in case of possible causes will make more profit.
Mina Ebrahimi Arjestan and Vahid Rahimi, 2017. The Relationship of Lean Production and Sustainable Supply Chain by Using Group TOPSIS Method. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 12: 2088-2097.