Advanced Planning for Lean, Circular and Sustainable Decision-Making in Textile Manufacturing Company: A TOPSIS Approach

Abstract

The textile industry is facing growing pressure to transition toward production systems that are sustainable, efficient, and aligned with circular economy principles. This study develops a structured multi-criteria decision-making framework designed to integrate lean practices, circularity, and sustainability into strategic planning for textile manufacturing. The methodology applies the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) approach to evaluate and rank key operational practices considering their environmental, operational, and economic impacts. Results indicate that prioritizing lean initiatives with embedded circularity practices provides a dual advantage: improving short-term efficiency while simultaneously supporting broader sustainability goals. The proposed model offers decision-makers in the textile sector a practical and evidence-based tool to address challenges of competitiveness, environmental regulation, and sustainable value creation. Ultimately, this research contributes to advancing integrated planning approaches that strengthen the ongoing transition toward sustainable manufacturing systems.