What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore the critical success factors for effectively executing green lean six sigma in Indian manufacturing while integrating with industry 4.0 technologies.

April 1, 2026Open Access

Pathway towards green Lean Six Sigma and industry 4.0 adoption: exploring its critical success factors in a developing economy

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The aim is to explore the critical success factors for effectively executing green lean six sigma in Indian manufacturing while integrating with industry 4.0 technologies.
Conducted a systematic literature review to find existing studies on GLSS and I4.0.
Utilized grey relational analysis to prioritize identified critical success factors.
Validated findings using the best-worst method.
Identified 27 critical success factors essential for integrating GLSS with I4.0.
Key factors include technological innovation, organizational change management, and project management.
The integration offers a competitive advantage in meeting changing customer needs.

Abstract

Purpose The present work investigates Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for the successful execution of Green Lean Six Sigma (GLSS) in the Indian manufacturing sector in alignment with Industry 4.0 (I4.0). Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted to ensure a comprehensive and structured examination of existing studies. Relevant articles were sourced from well-established electronic databases, including Science Direct, Taylor Green Lean Six Sigma; Industry 4.0; Critical Success Factors; Gray Relational Analysis; Best Worst Method.

Pathway towards green Lean Six Sigma and industry 4.0 adoption: exploring its critical success factors in a developing economy

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