An integrated lean and ISO 14001 framework for environmental performance: an assessment of New Zealand meat industry
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17/11/2021
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Emerald Publishing Limited
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Abstract
Purpose
The aim of this paper is to explore the implementation of an integrated lean and ISO 14001 approach in meat industry for environmental performance and examine a proposed conceptual framework by capturing insights from lean and ISO 14001 experts in New Zealand (NZ).
Design/methodology/approach
Semi-structured interviews have been conducted with a group of consultants (lean and ISO 14001) to evaluate the suitability of an integrated lean and ISO 14001 approach in the meat industry for environmental performance. A conceptual framework from literature has guided this study leading to its further development based on the empirical evidence collected.
Findings
Findings have illustrated a synergistic positive impact of lean and ISO 14001 implementation as an integrated approach for sustaining environmental performance in the meat industry. A joint implementation program provides more clarity in aligning ISO 14001 operational procedures with lean tools and techniques for an enhanced environmental performance outcome.
Practical implications
The application of an integrated lean and ISO 14001 framework is proposed in this paper, which can help industry practitioners and academia in developing a joint implementation strategy and conducting future research.
Originality/value
To the best of the author’s knowledge, this study is the first to assess the effective implementation of lean and ISO 14001 as an integrated approach in the NZ meat industry.
Description
The aim of this paper is to explore the implementation of an integrated lean and ISO 14001 approach in meat
industry for environmental performance and examine a proposed conceptual framework by capturing insights from
lean and ISO 14001 experts in New Zealand (NZ).
Semi-structured interviews have been conducted with a group of consultants (lean and ISO 14001) to evaluate the
suitability of an integrated lean and ISO 14001 approach in the meat industry for environmental performance. A
conceptual framework from literature has guided this study leading to its further development based on the
empirical evidence collected.
Findings have illustrated a synergistic positive impact of lean and ISO 14001 implementation as an integrated
approach for sustaining environmental performance in the meat industry. A joint implementation programme
provides more clarity in aligning ISO 14001 operational procedures with lean tools and techniques for an enhanced
environmental performance outcome.
The application of an integrated lean and ISO 14001 framework is proposed in this paper, which can help industry
practitioners and academia in developing a joint implementation strategy and conducting future research.
To the best of author’s knowledge, this study is the first to assess the effective implementation of lean and ISO
14001 as an integrated approach in the New Zealand meat industry.
Keywords
Lean, ISO 14001, Integration, Conceptual framework and meat industry, Conceptual framework
Citation
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LEAN SIX SIGMA, 2021