Barriers Hindering the Successful Deployment of GLSS in Organizations: Findings from an Empirical Study

Abstract

Given the growing interest in manufacturing’s environmental effects, understanding the impact of improvement strategies on sustainability is critical. This study focuses on the implementation of Green Lean Six Sigma (GLSS) in the Mexican manufacturing sector, an area where research is limited, particularly concerning the barriers to successful outcomes. Through the development of a structural equation model using SPSS software,,version 25, 64-bit edition, key barriers such as lack of investment, insufficient participation, ineffective infrastructure, and lack of training were identified as the primary challenges to GLSS implementation. This study also highlights the interrelationships between these barriers and their influence on project success, emphasizing the role of insufficient participation as a critical mediating factor. This insight allows for a deeper understanding of how these obstacles affect the benefits of GLSS initiatives. The findings offer valuable guidance for researchers and practitioners, providing tools to enhance the effectiveness of GLSS implementation in the manufacturing industry. The study’s marginal contribution lies in its identification of key barriers and the introduction of insufficient participation as a mediating factor, offering a more comprehensive understanding of their impact on project success and contributing to improved GLSS adoption strategies.

Keywords

• Green Lean Six Sigma
• manufacturing industry
• barriers
• structural equations model