Table 5 Steps & phases of green manufacturing implementation framework

Phase 1—define goals

1. Commitment from top management

[11, 26, 27]

2. Building a green team

[12, 28]

Phase 2 – Measuring green performance

3. Implementation of lean manufacturing principles

[25, 29]

4. Value stream mapping of the entire process

5. Life-cycle assessment of the process

[30, 31]

6. Life-cycle impact assessment

Phase 3 – Analysis of results & improving green performance

7. Authentication of recorded values using ANOVA

[31,32,33]

8. Drafting future state map for improved performance

[25, 34]

9. Use of renewable energy resources

[35, 36]

Phase 4 – control & sustain

10. Continuous Improvement

[33, 37]