Building a Strong Future: Exploring the Synergy of Lean Production and Sustainable Manufacturing

Abstract

Increased market growth of the FMCG industry is closely related to increased sales due to increased customer demand for products. The increase in production volume due to increased consumer demand has put the FMCG industry under pressure to play an active role in effectively reducing the environmental burden and help in preserving the environment. In addition, the increase in raw materials, energy and various environmental, safety, and social compliance, and the high expectations of stakeholders have resulted in the industry facing challenges and pressures. The implementation of lean production in the FMCG industry will encourage the achievement of manufacturing sustainability, which aims not only for the company's future success but also for the physical and mental health of generations to come. This research was conducted with literature studies and interviews with manufacturing experts. This research illustrates how the application of lean production can encourage the creation of sustainable manufacturing through the application of Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Just in Time (JIT), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Total Quality Management (TQM), Human Resources Management (HRM) and 5S which can encourage sustainability economically, environmentally, and socially. In its application, it is also necessary to analyze product Eco-Design as a prevention of product impact on the environment through product life cycle evaluation. The results of this research demonstrate a conceptual model framework for translating lean production practices into sustainable manufacturing. Future research can be expanded to include other indicators of sustainable manufacturing, such as technology improvement, digitalization utilization, and innovation of product and process.