Implementing 'green-lean' in order to achieve operational excellence in transportation logistics and manufacturing

Abstract

Green-lean and lean logistics research by the University of Derby’s Centre for Supply Chain Improvement (CSCI) (Garza-Reyes; Anosike; Nadeem) has addressed productivity and environmental challenges in distribution activities in the logistics, manufacturing and emergency medical service industries. CSCI’s research and engagement with non-profit and private organisations, both nationally and internationally, including companies from Mexico, China, Thailand, Colombia and Oman, has principally generated management and environmental impacts, including: (a) changed approaches to the management of resources; (b) improved service delivery and productivity; (c) enhanced processes and reduction of inefficient process; (d) improved environmental performance; (e) informed professional and educational exchanges.