Optimizing Green Lean Six Sigma using Industry 5.0 technologies

Abstract

In a context where environmental sustainability and operational excellence are strategic imperatives, this study investigates the concrete integration of Industry 5.0 technologies into the Green Lean Six Sigma (GLSS) DMAIC cycle to improve the sustainability and efficiency of production processes. A structured theoretical framework is proposed, systematically mapping the application of Industry 5.0 technologies across the DMAIC phases (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control). While primarily theoretical, the study discusses practical implications for manufacturing practices and identifies pathways for future empirical validation through case studies and pilot implementations. This innovative framework bridges advanced technologies with Green Lean Six Sigma methodologies to achieve sustainable operational excellence.