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In this paper we describe how the concept mapping methodology, which combines a qualitative case study approach—based on interviews, focus groups and plant visits—and quantitative methods—using a software and data-driven mapping methods—was used to answer the following question: can lean manufacturing contribute to a company environmental and social sustainability? The conclusions of the research are empirically analysed. As expected the impact of lean on productivity and process efficiency was identified but the results also demonstrate that it has a positive effect on business sustainability.
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Silva, C., Vaz, P. (2017). Establishing a Link Between Lean Practices and Corporate Sustainability. In: Amorim, M., Ferreira, C., Vieira Junior, M., Prado, C. (eds) Engineering Systems and Networks. Lecture Notes in Management and Industrial Engineering. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-45748-2_17
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