scholarly journals Layout optimization methods and tools: A systematic literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (04) ◽  
pp. 59-81
Author(s):  
Lucas Stelle Chemim ◽  
Nicolle Christine Sotsek ◽  
Mariana Kleina
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Production Management ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Computational Models ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Optimization Methods ◽  
Layout Optimization ◽  
Business Results ◽  
Production Environments

Purpose: This article aims to show the methods used to optimize layout and tools that have been applied since 2010 in the most diverse production environments. Theoretical Reference: Due to the intense competitiveness and uncertainties in the current market, improving processes and increasing production efficiency by managing the layout of a facility can be one of the methods to benefit organizations. In this context, knowledge of the main tools and methods is essential in defining the conduct of studies. Design/methodology/approach: Research was carried out through a systematic literature review. The databases used were Science Direct and Portal Capes. Using keywords, a defined scope and the relevance of the theme, international articles were selected for reading and discussion. Findings: Through the review, it was possible to select 51 articles which were relevant to the topic. Due to the complexity of the layout management study, it was found that increasingly more algorithms, mathematical and computational models are being used to solve these NP-hardness problems. Research, Practical & Social implications: adjusting to new methods and ways of solving problems laying out facilities, although scenarios can be extremely varied, they can improve business results by making the process more efficient. Originality/value: The article compiles and briefly explains the methods found to optimize the layout, which is of great importance considering the knowledge that these models spread on production management practices. Keywords: Layout optimization. Algorithm. Method. Facility layout planning

scholarly journals Performance Evaluation and Measurement in Public Organizations: A Systematic Literature Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Orlando Troisi ◽  
Carlo Torre ◽  
Gennaro Maione
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Public Organizations ◽  
Public Companies ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Evaluation Systems ◽  
Measurement Systems ◽  
Business Results ◽  
Performance Measurement Systems ◽  
Measurement And Evaluation

The turbulence of the current competitive environment emphasizes the importance of the role played by performance measurement systems in generating an improvement of business results. Starting from this consideration, the work pursues a twofold goal: firstly, it tries to verify the existence and the degree of a research interest about this topic; secondly, it seeks to identify, in measurement and evaluation systems, which factors are capable of producing an effect on performances of public organizations. In order to well respond to the research purposes, the work begins with a systematic literature review, which highlights a growing attention of scholars on all those variables considered critical in conducting and managing public organizations. The study, highlighting the existence of six variables to be advantageously taken into account in managing public organizations, especially in light of the potential influence that they seem to exert on different types of business performances, could be considered as a useful tool for both practitioners (managers of public organizations) and scholars (professors, researchers, students, etc.) aimed at helping to become aware about the advantages arising from an adequate management of performances measures. The main research limitation is the lack of an empirical analysis of public companies performance plans, which should be thoroughly examined to allow a possible further generalization of the theoretical findings achieved.

Findings of quality management studies in primary and secondary education: a systematic literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Bouranta ◽  
Evangelos Psomas ◽  
Jiju Antony
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Primary And Secondary Education ◽  
Review Study ◽  
Implementation Plans ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to present the main findings of the studies in the field of quality management (QM) in primary and secondary education. Grouping these findings into themes and these themes, in turn, into broad categories as well as prioritizing the themes of findings are also aims of the present study.Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review (SLR) of articles focusing on QM in primary and secondary education was carried out based on major publishers, namely Emerald Online, Taylor and Francis, Elsevier/Science Direct, Springer Link, Sage Publishing and Online. In total, 133 articles published in 62 journals during 1983–2019 were collected. The affinity diagram was applied in order to group the findings of the QM studies into logical themes and these themes into broad categories. Moreover, the Pareto diagram was applied to prioritize the themes revealed.FindingsA plethora of articles focusing on QM in primary and secondary education have been published in the last decades. The findings of the QM studies presented in the 133 reviewed articles are grouped into 43 themes and these themes, in turn, into 6 broad categories, namely management practices, school characteristics, teachers, stakeholders, government and pupils. The analysis also reveals themes that can be characterized as “vital” and “useful.”Practical implicationsResearchers and school managers can take into consideration the findings of the QM studies in primary and secondary education as well as the themes of high priority for the design of future studies and QM implementation plans, respectively.Originality/valueThis is the first literature review study which presents analytically the findings of the QM studies in primary and secondary education. This study also contributes to the literature by formulating meaningful themes of these findings and broad categories of these themes and by prioritizing the themes revealed.

scholarly journals LEAN MANUFACTURING ADOPTION IN MALAYSIA: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-35
Author(s):  
Azim Azuan Osman ◽  
Abdul Aziz Othman ◽  
Mohd Kamarul Irwan Abdul Rahim
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Implementation Barriers ◽  
Lean Implementation ◽  
Research Themes

The purpose of this paper is to perform a systematic literature review (SLR) on lean manufacturing (LM) adoption in Malaysia while highlighting research trends and gaps from this literature. The SLR involved analysing 163 scholarly articles from international journals and conference proceedings published between the year 2005 to 2019. The articles are classified as literature review, conceptual paper, case study, and survey research. These articles were also grouped into nine meaningful research themes, named: (1) lean definitions, (2) sustaining lean adoption, (3) motivations to adopt lean, (4) lean benefits, (5) results from lean adoption, (6) lean implementation barriers, (7) lean success factors, (8) lean implementation/ assessment models, and (9) lean integration with other management practices. The review findings shall help scholars and practitioners to identify research opportunities, design their future studies and/or implementation strategies, accordingly.

scholarly journals Best practices in implementing a project management office: a systematic review of the literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 448-463
Author(s):  
Gustavo Oliveira Pinto ◽  
Luiz Carlos Brasil de Brito Mello ◽  
Thaís Spiegel
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Project Management Office ◽  
Strategic Objectives ◽  
Organizational Variables ◽  
Implementation Challenges

Highlights: Project management office (PMO) is structurally configured in a particular way to adapt to the peculiarities of each organization and its strategic objectives, in order to promote project management practices. The purpose of this article is to explore the best practices for project management office implementation. A systematic literature review was conducted using 104 documents published between 2000 and 2018. The research allowed the identification of PMO's data, such as functions, models, best practices in implementation, challenges to implementation, and success factors.Goal: The purpose of this article is to explore the best practices for project management office implementation.Design/Methodology/Approach: A systematic literature review was conducted using 104 documents published between 2000 and 2018.Results: The research allowed the identification of PMO's data, such as functions, models, best practices in implementation, challenges to implementation, and success factors.Limitations of the investigation: Other factors related to PMO, such as the implementation phases, maturity models, process groups, and organizational variables that affect PMO.Practical implications: It is observed that there are relevant issues in PMO implementation structuring that are not consolidated, making it difficult for organizations to base their implementation on the available theoretical frameworks.Originality/value: As a result, it became evident that there is a lack of standardization of those characteristics related to the PMO; and that the so-called "best practices" require more academic studies before they can be established.

A systematic literature review on research data management practices and services

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Murtaza Ashiq ◽  
Muhammad Haroon Usmani ◽  
Muhammad Naeem
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Data Management ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Open Access Publishing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Data Management

Purpose Research data management (RDM) has been called a “ground-breaking” area for research libraries and it is among the top future trends for academic libraries. Hence, this study aims to systematically review RDM practices and services primarily focusing on the challenges, services and skills along with motivational factors associated with it. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review method was used focusing on literature produced between 2016–2020 to understand the latest trends. An extensive research strategy was framed and 15,206 results appeared. Finally, 19 studies have fulfilled the criteria to be included in the study following preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis. Findings RDM is gradually gaining importance among researchers and academic libraries; however, it is still poorly practiced by researchers and academic libraries. Albeit, it is better observed in developed countries over developing countries, however, there are lots of challenges associated with RDM practices by researchers and services by libraries. These challenges demand certain sets of skills to be developed for better practices and services. An active collaboration is required among stakeholders and university services departments to figure out the challenges and issues. Research limitations/implications The implications of policy and practical point-of-view present how research data can be better managed in the future by researchers and library professionals. The expected/desired role of key stockholders in this regard is also highlighted. Originality/value RDM is an important and emerging area. Researchers and Library and Information Science professionals are not comprehensively managing research data as it involves complex cooperation among various stakeholders. A combination of measures is required to better manage research data that would ultimately move forward for open access publishing.

scholarly journals Knowledge Management Practices in GSD - A Systematic Literature Review Update

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Romulo de Aguiar Beninca ◽  
Elisa Hatsue Moriya Huzita ◽  
Edwin Vladimir Cardoza Galdamez ◽  
Gislaine Camila Lapasini Leal ◽  
Renato Balancieri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices

Ontologies in human–computer interaction: A systematic literature review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-32
Author(s):  
Simone Dornelas Costa ◽  
Monalessa Perini Barcellos ◽  
Ricardo de Almeida Falbo
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Human Computer Interaction ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Computational Models ◽  
Ontology Engineering ◽  
Interactive System ◽  
Knowledge Representation And Reasoning ◽  
Complex Landscape ◽  
Computer Interaction

Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) is a multidisciplinary area that involves a diverse body of knowledge and a complex landscape of concepts, which can lead to semantic problems, hampering communication and knowledge transfer. Ontologies have been successfully used to solve semantics and knowledge-related problems in several domains. This paper presents a systematic literature review that investigated the use of ontologies in the HCI domain. The main goal was to find out how HCI ontologies have been used and developed. 35 ontologies were identified. As a result, we noticed that they cover different HCI aspects, such as user interface, interaction phenomenon, pervasive computing, user modeling / profile, HCI design, interaction experience and adaptive interactive system. Although there are overlaps, we did not identify reuse among the 35 analyzed ontologies. The ontologies have been used mainly to support knowledge representation and reasoning. Although ontologies have been used in HCI for more than 25 years, their use became more frequent in the last decade, when ontologies address a higher number of HCI aspects and are represented as both conceptual and computational models. Concerning how ontologies have been developed, we noticed that some good practices of ontology engineering have not been followed. Considering that the quality of an ontology directly influences the quality of the solution built based on it, we believe that there is an opportunity for HCI and ontology engineering professionals to get closer to build better and more effective ontologies, as well as ontology-based solutions.

scholarly journals Enablers and Barriers for Creating a Marketplace for Construction and Demolition Waste: A Systematic Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (23) ◽  
pp. 9931
Author(s):  
Savindi Caldera ◽  
Tim Ryley ◽  
Nikita Zatyko
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Second Life ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Business Case ◽  
Construction And Demolition Waste ◽  
Demolition Waste ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
Online Trading ◽  
Waste Management Practices

Rapid population growth and urbanization have led to an increase in Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste, prompting government and industry bodies to develop better waste management practices. Waste trading has emerged as a targeted intervention to divert waste from landfill sites and create a second life for waste material. This paper examines key barriers and enablers influencing the creation of a marketplace for waste trading. A systematic literature review was undertaken to examine global efforts in creating a marketplace for C&D waste. A framework on enablers and barriers for developing a marketplace for C&D waste emerged from the review, based on market-based, operational, and governance factors. References demonstrated that markets for materials such as glass and metals have already been established, but there are increasing marketplace opportunities for other recycled materials. Technology-based market applications are emerging as targeted interventions to facilitate online trading, which will provide a more accessible and user-friendly marketplace for sellers and buyers. Further research should test the complex interactions between people and technology associated with online waste trading platforms, as well as help develop the business case for a C&D waste marketplace.

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