Dr RISHI J P, completed is Mechanical Engineering from SJCE Mysuru Karnataka. He obtained Mtech in Maintenance Engg. From Mysuru. Recently he was awarded a PhD from for his thesis” exploratory study on Implementation of lean manufacturing practices in SMEs”.He has a total of 17 + yrs of teaching and research experience. His area of interest includes lean manufacturing, Mechatronics system design, MEMS, NTM, 3D printing, Manufacturing process and Hydraulic and Pneumatic system.
The manufacturing SMEs are facing the burden of non-equilibrium of the supply–demand chain along with the global change in the climate. Several SMEs are looking for a substitute that can create a balance between performance and the environment. In spite of numerous studies related to green and lean that has been evolved, none of them is able to clearly define the spheres of green and lean. Here in this chapter, there is an exploration of advancement of lean and green manufacturing and its impact on other sectors. It also highlights the methodology adopted in implementing the same. This chapter recognizes the commonalities between lean and green approaches, the collaboration and impact, techniques involved. Also, the impediments and perplexities confronted by the manufacturing sector are examined. Further, this gives a better understanding of the challenges before implementing lean with green. This chapter also recognizes possible gaps in the literature that will help to eliminate the barrier toward this Neo manufacturing.
Part of the book: Lean Manufacturing