Analysis of critical processes in the implementation of lean manufacturing projects using project management guidelines

2015 ◽  
Vol 84 (9-12) ◽  
pp. 2247-2256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosley Anholon ◽  
Alex Toshio Sano
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Management Guidelines

scholarly journals Benefits of Project Management at Lean Manufacturing Tools Implementation

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (20) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatyana A Suetina ◽  
Mikhail Y Odinokov ◽  
Dinara M Safina
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Lean Manufacturing

scholarly journals Improving research labs’ performance through project management guidelines: a case study analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Antonio Pacheco Junior ◽  
Rosley Anholon ◽  
Izabela Simon Rampasso ◽  
Walter Leal Filho
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Theoretical Foundation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Management Guidelines ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Centralized Management ◽  
Methodological Procedures

PurposeThe article aims to critically analyze the project management developed by research laboratories of a Brazilian university in order to enhance their performance. For this, a critical analysis was performed to identify existing opportunities about the management of schedules and resources. Additionally, a software was developed to enable performance improvement.Design/methodology/approachThe methodological procedures used were literature review, for a theoretical foundation, and case study conducted with semi-structured interviews, documentary research and on-site visits. Through a detailed critical analysis of the laboratories' management, it was possible to understand the activities developed and map the main difficulties observed.FindingsA total of five plausible points of improvement were identified, namely reduced teams and accumulation of activities; team seasonality; centralized management; deviations from projects and schedule control. Based on the theoretical foundation, it has been proposed adjustments to minimize the mentioned difficulties that can greatly contribute for better management efficiency of multiple research projects. In addition, a software was structured based on the proposed improvements. The laboratories' performance was monitored for a month and significant improvements were observed.Practical implicationsThe information presented here may be of great value to other researchers interested in enhancing research laboratory performance.Originality/valueThe academic literature presents several examples of project management guidelines application in different organizations; however, there are few studies about the application of them in research laboratories and how to improve their performance.

scholarly journals Project Management for the Implementation of Lean Manufacturing at an Industrial Enterprise

2021 ◽  
Vol 2020 (4) ◽  
pp. 516-524
Author(s):  
Tatyana Belchik ◽  
Ilia Ezhov
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Lean Production ◽  
Production Methods ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Business Units ◽  
Management Technology ◽  
Different Levels

The present research featured the implementation of lean manufacturing based on project management technology. The research objective was to substantiate the possibility of using tools and methods of lean production at industrial enterprises. The study involved such scientific methods as participant and non-participant observation, statistical methods, process modeling, and survey. At industrial enterprises, lean production methods should be implemented as a project activity, i.e. in different business units and at different levels. To achieve total inclusiveness, managers should be trained in the basics of project, and all other employees – in the basics of lean production. Even separate projects of lean production can increase efficiency and labor productivity. However, the use of certain tools often becomes an end in itself, and not a way to solve the actual problems. Employees involved in lean manufacturing projects often lack awareness and motivation. Insufficient experience in independent project slows down the implementation of lean production projects. Nevertheless, the authors proved that lean production projects can be effective if implemented properly. They also identified some problems specific to industrial enterprises and outlined activities that can improve operational efficiency.

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