###### Abstract
Another rationale for this study is the quest for waste reduction and the development of manufacturing processes that meet the economic, social and environmental requirements necessitated by this study. AM can open up the possibility of achieving a sustainable manufacturing environment if its potential is properly harnessed. Therefore, the technology complements the goals of LM and GM. For instance, it can help achieve materials, energy, cost and environmental conservation via its direct manufacturing approach with a reduction in the complexity of the value chain [5;6]. AM is increasingly gaining widespread attention in some industries such as the manufacturing, biomedical, automotive, aerospace, and rail industries, amongst others, due to its efficient and conservative way of manufacturing and its ability to deposit in layers or melt materials in a controlled manner using computer-aided software. Furthermore, AM offers flexibility, conceptualization, customization and fabrication components, especially those with intricate shapes without material or energy wastage, as well as time- and cost-effectiveness [6]. However, effective process design and optimization as well as proper selection of the right material that suits the intended application are necessary to optimally harness the benefits of AM. The novelty of this study lies in the fact that the focus of AM, LM, and GM in relation to sustainable manufacturing is an upcoming area in the scientific literature, and only a few recent publications focus on different aspects of their combination. To the best of the authors' knowledge, no studies have been published covering the impact of AM on lean and green manufacturing, which affects sustainable performance. This is unexpected, considering how crucial AM is to the worldwide push to move away from traditional manufacturing and toward 3D printing. This study examines how AM promotes and supports LM and GM by recognizing the research gaps and the applicability of AM techniques. The study aims to examine how the newer AM method can support older LM and GM methodologies. This study involves a systematic review to examine the literature and identify the complementary areas between AM, GM and LM. The objective is to attain more details about the work that has been carried out previously and to explore the current state without focusing on one particular organization. Thus, this enables us to gain an overview of how AM can be a way to attain improved LM and GM results. This research seeks to answer the following questions:  
1. How should the impact of AM be conceptualized in LM and GM? 2. What is the effect of AM, LM and GM on sustainable performance?What are the existing gaps and potential directions for future research at the AM and lean-green manufacturing interface? This work adds to the understanding of additive manufacturing and contributes to the existing literature on the relationship among additive, lean, and green manufacturing. Business organizations are constantly looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprints as sustainability becomes a pressing concern. The expositions in this study may assist manufacturing industries in harnessing the potential of AM technology to achieve lean and green manufacturing. This will further promote waste reduction as well as economic, social and environmental sustainability through a reduction in the cost of waste, energy utilization and materials used for product development. As discussed in this study, AM has the potential to promote efficient material utilization and waste recovery by reducing product defects and converting materials that are out of specification into a raw material that can be used for other product development. The study may also help manufacturing organizations in their quest to minimize waste generation and achieve material energy efficiency throughout their product life-cycles. For instance, manufacturing activities and techniques contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and, ultimately, climate change.