scholarly journals A lean approach to optimize BIM information flow using value stream mapping

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 472-488
Author(s):  
Martin Michaud ◽  
Eva-Charlotte Forgues ◽  
Vincent Carignan ◽  
Daniel Forgues ◽  
Claudiane Ouellet-Plamondon
Keyword(s):  
Information Flow ◽  
Waste Reduction ◽  
Value Stream Mapping ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Platform ◽  
Value Stream ◽  
Virtual Integration ◽  
Reduction Strategies ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Shared Information

Building Information Modelling (BIM) was introduced in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry as a shared information platform that aims to improve productivity through better collaboration. The assumption is that a virtual integration of information among project stakeholders would reduce the issues around the fragmented nature of the processes that still prevail in the construction field. This paper aims to highlight the sources of waste in the information flows between an architecture firm, a Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) engineering firm, a general contractor (GC) and a MEP subcontractor (SC) in a BIM project – an aspect of waste little covered in the Lean literature. The focus is on the MEP process from early design to the final product. This research contributes to the identification of the main barriers to information flow, including the conflicts and waste sources that emerge from using BIM, as well as to the identification of emerging successes. Moreover, the findings offer practical implications by providing a visual of the patterns emerging from the use of BIM. Finally, by providing potential waste reduction strategies such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM) this work allows construction actors to identify and reduce sources of waste in their processes.

VSM as a Tool for Mini-Audit of Information System

2014 ◽  
Vol 474 ◽  
pp. 73-78
Author(s):  
Jan Vavruška ◽  
František Manlig ◽  
František Koblasa
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Flow ◽  
Production Management ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Process Analysis ◽  
Discrete Event ◽  
Control Process ◽  
Value Stream Mapping ◽  
Value Stream ◽  
Current State

The main focus when improving business processes is on the analysis of material flow. Thorough analysis of the information flow and associated information systems is still undervalued. Working with inaccurate and/or obsolete data leads to incorrect outputs that negatively affect the entire control process. Analysis of the state of material has to go hand in hand with the information analysis. A mini audit of the information flow and information system can be carried out, which follows the classic principles of VSM (Value stream mapping), in order to make an initial analysis of the information flow and information system. Information about the current state of the process together with a measure how well it is represented by the model in the information system can be obtained thanks to this mini-audit. This article focuses on this mini-audit and briefly describes the auditing process. The details of how to create VSM maps is discussed with the main focus on an information flow where the key elements are the inputs and the outputs of the job orders for planning and production management. Attention is also focused on the form of delays in discrete-event recording in the production process which appear in the information system.

The Possibilities for Increasing Production Processes Efficiency by Utilizing the Lean Manufacturing Principles

2014 ◽  
Vol 693 ◽  
pp. 483-488 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naděžda Klabusayová
Keyword(s):  
Labor Productivity ◽  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Waste Reduction ◽  
Value Stream Mapping ◽  
Manufacturing Processes ◽  
Manufacturing Equipment ◽  
Value Stream ◽  
Production Processes

The paper deals with the issue of increasing production processes efficiency, stabilization and also increasing the labor productivity through the implementation of lean manufacturing principles. Waste reduction and increase in the efficiency of manufacturing processes is a long-term, systematic matter, which requires the utilization of appropriate methods and methodologies. Therefore, this papers points out the growing importance of utilizing certain methods and principles which lead to the reduction of inefficient costs. The Value Stream Mapping (VSM) method, which can quickly point out existing reserves and provides an effective platform for the evaluation of lean manufacturing and Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) method, which evaluates the effectiveness of used manufacturing equipment are, both analyzed in detail.

Production Improvement in an Aircraft Manufacturing Company Using Value Stream Mapping Approach

2014 ◽  
Vol 660 ◽  
pp. 1038-1042 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Saidin Wahab ◽  
Kamsidi Abd Malek Sidek ◽  
Mohd Shahir Yahya ◽  
Muhammad Mustaqim Ahmat
Keyword(s):  
Information Flow ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Shop Floor ◽  
Value Stream Mapping ◽  
Production Flow ◽  
Cycle Times ◽  
Value Stream ◽  
Aircraft Manufacturing ◽  
Current State ◽  
Manufacturing Company

The purpose of this study is to develop a value stream mapping for a production in an aircraft manufacturing company. The process begins with creating a current state map and understands the production flow and the current cycle times. This provides the information needed to produce a future state map. The goal is to identify and eliminate the waste, which is any activity that does not add value to the final product, in the production process. In order to collect the information needed, the study was conducted within the production facility to enable the researcher gained knowledge and familiarized with the production flow and the activities being performed at the shop floor. Parameters such as cycle times, down times, work in process (WIP) for inventory and material, and information flow paths were recorded. This information will enable the researcher to visualize the current state of the process activities by mapping the material and information flow and looking for opportunities to eliminate wastes. ARENA simulation software package was used to simulate and analyze the process flow and times. Result from the analysis shows that there are areas where the company can further improve their production system. The results show the improvement of the cycle time up to 22% based on the new proposed arrangement of the layout. Therefore the propose layout will be guided to the company in order to improve their production.

scholarly journals The use of building information modelling by quantity surveyors in facilities management roles

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 1795-1812
Author(s):  
Melanie Stride ◽  
Carol K.H. Hon ◽  
Rui Liu ◽  
Bo Xia
Keyword(s):  
Resistance To Change ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Information Platform ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Management Roles ◽  
Operation Phase ◽  
Asset Data

PurposeAdoption of building information modelling (BIM) in facilities management (FM) provides an information platform to store and exchange asset data. Quantity Surveyors, with cost management expertise, are increasingly involved in FM roles in the operation phase. However, no study has been conducted on how BIM may assist Quantity Surveyors when contracted in FM roles. This study aims to identify the potential benefits and challenges of using BIM by Quantity Surveyors in FM roles.Design/methodology/approachInterviews were conducted with eight professionals from an international built and natural asset design and management company and its FM business partner in Australia.FindingsLack of complete and accurate data was the main issue faced by Quantity Surveyors in FM. The benefits of BIM in FM were digitizing and storing asset information and developing a cost database that would be useful for Quantity Surveyors, whereas challenges included keeping model data up to date, cost, industry resistance to change and contractors' lack of model use.Originality/valueThis study contributes to revealing the niche adoption of BIM by Quantity Surveyors in FM and identifying the issues faced by Quantity Surveyors in FM roles using BIM. It contributes to the knowledge of BIM adoption in post-construction. Findings will be useful to develop strategies for adopting BIM in FM and supporting Quantity Surveyors' roles in FM.

scholarly journals Materials and Information Flow Analysis and Optimization of Manufacturing Processes in MSMEs by the Application of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Technique

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (14) ◽  
pp. 28420-28426
Author(s):  
Harpreet Singh ◽  
Ankur Bahl ◽  
Anil Kumar ◽  
Guravtar Singh Mann
Keyword(s):  
Information Flow ◽  
Flow Analysis ◽  
Value Stream Mapping ◽  
Manufacturing Processes ◽  
Information Flow Analysis ◽  
Value Stream

scholarly journals VALUE STREAM MAPPING (VSM) BASIC TRAINING TO INCREASE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTIVITY

ICCD ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-126
Author(s):  
Zulfa Fitri Ikatrinasari ◽  
Kosasih Kosasih ◽  
Nico Alexander Vizano
Keyword(s):  
Information Flow ◽  
Material Flow ◽  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Value Stream Mapping ◽  
Basic Training ◽  
Value Stream ◽  
Industrial Productivity ◽  
A Company

Value stream mapping (VSM) is one of the tools in Iean manufacturing that can be used to improve the efficiency of a company. VSM can describe material flow and information flow from upstream to downstream, from suppliers to consumers. VSM can be used to identify waste through sorting each activity into value-added or non-value-added activities. VSM training that begins with providing understanding of the concept of lean manufacturing is expected to increase the ability of workers to improve and enhance the performance of their companies. This training gives good results, seen from the results of discussions and presentations of each group in a given case study

Application of Value Stream Mapping at Flexible Manufacturing Systems

2016 ◽  
Vol 686 ◽  
pp. 168-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Péter Tamás
Keyword(s):  
Information Flow ◽  
Flexible Manufacturing ◽  
Flexible Manufacturing Systems ◽  
Manufacturing Systems ◽  
Value Stream Mapping ◽  
Manufacturing Processes ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Value Stream

Nowadays the lean philosophy is very important in the improvement of the manufacturing processes. The value stream mapping is a fundamental lean device which can decrease the material-and information flow wastes. This paper introduces in details the static and dynamic value stream mapping’s method and it summarizes the application possibilities of these devices. There are numerous research directions in this topic which will be outlined in this paper.

Geospatial Views for RESTful BIM

2010 ◽  
pp. 473-482
Author(s):  
Umit Isikdag ◽  
Jason Underwood ◽  
Murat Kuruoglu ◽  
Alias Abdul-Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Information Transfer ◽  
Semantic Information ◽  
Geospatial Information ◽  
Service Oriented Architectures ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Information Models ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Shared Information ◽  
Building Information Models

In the near future Building Information Modelling will be applied in different areas of the AEC industry. Building Information Models (BIMs) will be used as resources to enable interoperability of software and ‘Building Information Modelling’ based Integrated Project Delivery will be realised as a common process of managing a project over a single shared information backbone. Thus, facilitating the collaborative use of shared BIMs is becoming important in parallel with the industrial demand in the field. Some urban management tasks such as disaster management, delivery of goods and services, and cityscape visualisation are managed by using Geospatial Information Systems as the current state-of-art, as the tasks in these processes require a high level and volume of integrated geospatial information. Several of these tasks such as fire response management require detailed geometric and semantic information about buildings in the form of geospatial information, while tasks such as visualisation of the urban fabric might require less (geometric and semantic) information. Today service-oriented architectures are becoming more popular in terms of enabling integration and collaboration over distributed environments. In this context, this short chapter presents an enhancement for a BIM Web Service pattern (i.e. RESTful BIM) that will help in facilitating information transfer from Building Information Models into the geospatial environment. The chapter starts with the background section later provides a review on the RESTful BIM pattern. Geospatial Views that can be developed for the RESTFul BIM will be elaborated on later in the chapter.

Barriers to Achieving the Benefits of BIM

2019 ◽  
pp. 814-832
Author(s):  
Heikki Halttula ◽  
Harri Haapasalo ◽  
Maila Herva
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Information Flow ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Practical Guidelines ◽  
Group Interviews

The purpose of this paper is to study the benefits of building information modelling (BIM) and determine the barriers to achieving these benefits. The use of BIM is not yet at a level where known benefits can be realised. This study consists of a literature review of the benefits of BIM and an empirical review, where focus group interviews were used to discover barriers. The major benefits of BIM include cost savings, better information flow, shorter project timelines and better quality. The greatest barrier is the lack of practical guidelines for BIM implementation in projects. Successful BIM implementation requires technology, people and processes to be in proper shape. Earlier studies identify the theoretical requirements of BIM implementation, but practical solutions are still not at an adequate level.

The Applications of Building Information Modelling in Facilities Management

2011 ◽  
pp. 1539-1553 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluwole Alfred Olatunji ◽  
William David Sher
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Information Flow ◽  
Project Teams ◽  
Integrated Analysis ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Building Information

Effective processes in facilities management are responsive to the quality of information flow across various levels and stages of design, procurement and construction processes. Considerable empirical evidence from industry reports shows how construction and facilities management processes could be jeopardized by some of the limitations of conventional design and procurement processes. To address these limitations, there are promising indications showing that the potential of Building Information Modelling (BIM) will trigger major improvements in both construction and facilities management systems. This study reviews some of the capabilities of BIM which may revolutionize conventional practices in facilities management processes. Specific platforms for this include, integrated analysis and simulation of project variables in virtual environments, effective communication between project stakeholders and project teams and multi-disciplinary collaboration. Others are interoperability, project visualization, value intelligence and other digital facilities management applications. In the study it is argued that BIM capabilities such as project visualization, simulation, auto-alert and value intelligence could stimulate major improvements in facilities management processes. Finally conclusions are drawn on the relationships between BIM and digital facilities management, including suggestions on areas of further studies.

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