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This book presents the success strategies of leading European companies that achieve competitive advantages through lean management and sustainability. The featured companies participants in the Lean & Green Management Award show how efficiency improvements can align with ecological and social responsibility.
In an era of growing uncertainty shaped by geopolitical tensions, regulatory pressures, and resource scarcity sustainable value creation is becoming a key success factor. Companies that systematically boost resource efficiency not only cut costs but also strengthen their resilience and future readiness.
The Lean & Green concept merges efficient processes with environmental and sustainability goals, making sustainability both measurable and operationally effective. The author illustrates how lean methods can be strategically applied to advance sustainability, combining economic performance with ecological responsibility. Practical guidance and best-practice examples provide valuable insights for companies aiming to secure long-term competitiveness.
List of contents
Introduction and Overview.- Resource Efficiency and Sustainability.- The Underestimated Potential of Lean Management in Relation to Sustainability.- Method Examples for Industrial Companies.- Lean & Green Management Award.- Best Practice Examples from Industry.
About the author
Daniel Reichert heads the Lean & Green division at T&O Unternehmensberatung GmbH. He has many years of project experience in lean management and corporate sustainability, and has specialized in linking sustainability aspects with operational excellence.
Summary
This book presents the success strategies of leading European companies that achieve competitive advantages through lean management and sustainability. The featured companies—participants in the Lean & Green Management Award—show how efficiency improvements can align with ecological and social responsibility.
In an era of growing uncertainty—shaped by geopolitical tensions, regulatory pressures, and resource scarcity—sustainable value creation is becoming a key success factor. Companies that systematically boost resource efficiency not only cut costs but also strengthen their resilience and future readiness.
The Lean & Green concept merges efficient processes with environmental and sustainability goals, making sustainability both measurable and operationally effective. The author illustrates how lean methods can be strategically applied to advance sustainability, combining economic performance with ecological responsibility. Practical guidance and best-practice examples provide valuable insights for companies aiming to secure long-term competitiveness.
