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Towards smart sustainable development through value stream mapping - a systematic literature review
Amber Batwara1, Vikram Sharma1, Mohit Makkar1
1Department of Mechanical-Mechatronics Engineering, The LNM Institute of Information Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Heliyon
|May 22, 2023
Summary
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) advances smart, sustainable development by integrating economic, environmental, and social factors. Digitalization and circular economy principles are key for effective VSM implementation in industry.
Area of Science:
- Industrial Engineering
- Operations Management
- Sustainability Science
Background:
- Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a core Lean tool for waste reduction and performance enhancement across industries.
- VSM has evolved from conventional applications to encompass smart, sustainable development, attracting significant research interest.
- A comprehensive review is needed to understand VSM's role in smart, sustainable development from a triple-bottom-line perspective.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze historical literature on VSM for insights into adopting smart, sustainable development.
- To identify gaps and trends in VSM research from 2008-2022.
- To propose an agenda for future VSM research focused on sustainability.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
- Analysis of VSM literature published between 2008 and 2022.
- Categorization of studies based on year, national context, research method, sector, wastes, VSM type, applied tools, and analysis indicators.
Main Results:
- Empirical qualitative research is the dominant methodology in the VSM research sector.
- Effective VSM implementation necessitates balancing economic, environmental, and social sustainability dimensions through digitalization.
- Research indicates a growing emphasis on smart VSM applications and Industry 4.0 integration.
Conclusions:
- Future research should focus on the intersection of VSM, circular economy, and Industry 4.0 for enhanced sustainable development.
- Digitalization is crucial for achieving the triple-bottom-line in VSM implementation.
- There is a need for more diverse research methodologies beyond qualitative studies in VSM.
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