Framework proposal for the design of lean circular production systems based on case studies

The Efficient sustainable systems and circular economy models represent a new type of synergy to design modern productive systems that may lead to dematerialization. While a variety of scopes have been explored, the diffusion of the synergy between Lean and Circular Economy (CE) has been hampered due to the dynamic change of CE bases. The objective of this article is to address three challenges: (ii Identify the main boosters and key controllers of the adjusted production systems, as presented in literature, that may increase the adoption of the Lean philosophy in manufacturing companies. (ii) Develop a Lean implementation framework and analyze the interactions between the Lean approach main boosters and key controllers, and (iii) Provide tools to achieve a synergy between Lean and CE. The findings of this literature review are structured in a holistic framework that underlines a multidimensional approach to sustainability. The current available information is segmented in economic value, environmental, social, and politic aspects. This study provides an insight into these four aspects that allows professionals and academics to understand the different scopes affected by production models.

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Efficient sustainable systems and circular economy models offer new synergies for designing modern productive systems that can lead to dematerialization. However, the diffusion of the synergy between Lean and Circular Economy (CE) has been hindered by the dynamic changes in CE foundations. This article addresses three challenges: identifying the main drivers and key controllers of adjusted production systems, developing a Lean implementation framework and analyzing the interactions between the main drivers and key controllers of Lean, and providing tools for achieving synergy between Lean and CE. The findings of this literature review are organized in a holistic framework, highlighting a multidimensional approach to sustainability.