Analyzing the Impact of Lean Manufacturing Principles on Sustainable Production in Industrial Engineering

1. Introduction 1.1 Research Background 1.2 Problem Statement 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Structure of the Thesis 2. Lean Manufacturing Principles 2.1 Definition and History 2.2 Core Concepts 2.3 Tools and Techniques 2.4 Benefits and Challenges 3. Sustainable Production in Industry 3.1 Definition and Importance 3.2 Environmental Considerations 3.3 Economic Impacts 3.4 Social Implications 4. Integration of Lean and Sustainability 4.1 Synergies and Conflicts 4.2 Implementation Strategies 4.3 Case Studies in Practice 5. Methodology 5.1 Research Design 5.2 Data Collection Methods 5.3 Data Analysis Techniques 5.4 Validity and Reliability 6. Case Study Analysis 6.1 Selection of Case Studies 6.2 Data Presentation and Analysis 6.3 Discussion on Findings 7. Discussion 7.1 Interpretation of Results 7.2 Comparison with Existing Literature 7.3 Implications for Industrial Engineering 8. Conclusions and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Recommendations for Practice 8.3 Future Research Directions