Using simulation to teach lean methodologies and the benefits for Millennials

Burch, Reuben F.; Smith, Brian

doi:10.1080/14783363.2017.1303330

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“…Overall, these results highlight the need to combine lecture with multiple games to achieve both comprehensive knowledge about Lean principles and understanding of their application in the construction industry [14,29,54]. Additionally, following Burch and Smith [16], the results emphasize the importance of choosing specific simulations and games depending on the particular LCPs to be taught, ensuring the success of learning.…”

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confidence: 75%

“…Lean provides key skills for professionals in construction management [15]. However, traditional teaching methods do not effectively reach and convince the audience [16]. Some authors [17,18] have also indicated that traditional lectures present difficulties for learners in applying the information in an authentic context, particularly when being immersed in complex scenarios.…”

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Impact of Game-Based Learning on Understanding Lean Construction Principles

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Lean philosophy introduces a new approach for maximizing value while minimizing waste, facilitating sustainable practices at the same time. Companies have become aware of these improvements and are demanding students well formed in Lean concepts. However, to meet this demand, universities must adapt their curricula to include courses that use alternative teaching methods to connect to real contexts. This paper seeks to analyze the benefits of lecture- and game-based learning for developing students’ understanding of Lean Construction Principles. A case study is carried out in the “Lean Construction” course of the Master of Planning and Management in Civil Engineering of the Universitat Politècnica de València. A combination of a traditional lecture and three simple games is applied. Descriptive statistics, the Mann–Whitney U-test, and the Wilcoxon test are performed to analyze the impact of each activity on the understanding of each Lean Construction Principle. Results highlight the importance of combining the lecture class with multiple games to effectively impart knowledge about Lean principles and their application in the construction industry. In addition, they emphasize the importance of selecting the game according to the Lean principle to be taught.

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“…This platform has provided the opportunities to the management and operators to do the right things in the first place and recognize any waste that needs improvement. The Gemba walk is a way of supporting the continuous improvement through assistance and supports from the leaders, who are responsible to respective workshops such as supervisors and managers who handle and manage their respective department to support any kind of projects and programs in organization [13]. This process helps building relationships amongst team leaders and team members by getting to know the real function and specific task undertaken, and further help them to improve the processes.…”

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A case study of LEAN application for shortest lead time in composite repair shop

Ishak¹,

Johari²,

Dolah³

2018

IJET

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Lean tools and applications have been adopted globally by many companies and industries such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, pharmaceutical, shipbuilding, public services, project management and several others. The most basic of lean tools can be distinguished by the following: Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S and Kaizen, and many have agreed that these are the best selections in the initial approach of lean system and these techniques are part of the Y Management System (YMS) initiatives. This research is intended to make VSM as the primary working culture, which has been proven suitable to the servicing companies that conduct Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) activities. With full cooperation from Company X Sdn. Bhd., researchers were able to review and later harmonize the implementation flow of VSM with the intentions to increase their personnel’s production rate significantly. The rudder repair project involving the maintenance of Royal Military Airforce’s Skyhawk aircraft has been given the opportunity to be experimented with VSM. After the analysis of all 53 personnel involved, it can be concluded that the lean implementation has considerably improved their individual performances, organizational behaviours, future work mapping and personal/team workstations.

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“…Swank, 2003;Yadav et al, 2019). Derived from the Toyota Production System (TPS), lean practices improve flow via differentiating value-added activities from non-value-added activities and eliminating waste (Burch and Smith, 2019;Pagliosa et al, 2019;Saxby et al, 2020). Thus, lean management is considered by many academics and practitioners as a philosophy that if successfully implemented, can result in manufacturing excellence and competitiveness (Al-Najem et al, 2013;Amin et al, 2020).…”

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Product-service system leanness assessment model: study of a UK manufacturing company

Elnadi

Shehab

2021

IJLSS

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Purpose Numerous leanness assessment models were developed for both manufacturing and service sectors. However, little research effort was made to provide an instrument that can be used to measure the leanness level of the product-service system (PSS). This paper aims to propose an index to assess the leanness of PSS in a UK manufacturing company. Design/methodology/approach The development of the assessment model was carried out through an iterative process. Commencing from existing literature on lean manufacturing assessment and lean service assessment, the initial model for assessing PSS leanness was developed. This initial model was refined via two consecutive phases. The first one includes semi-structured interviews with academic researchers involved in lean projects where their comments were considered. In the second phase, semi-structured interviews with several experts working in different UK manufacturing industries and involved in lean and continuous improvement projects were conducted to reach the final assessment model. After developing the model, the next step was identifying a suitable company for applying the model. The case company was selected because of its commitment to implement lean practices and its ability to participate in this study. After that, data was collected from the case company and the PSS leanness index was calculated using a multi-grade fuzzy approach. Finally, areas for further improvement were identified and the results obtained were validated. Findings The PSS leanness index computed for the case company indicates that the service offering process provided by the company is generally lean. Areas for further improvement were identified. Research limitations/implications This study focussed on a single case company and is based on the experts’ opinions; this may tend to be biased. However, future studies will be performed to multiple-case studies to enhance findings and more empirical research will be conducted to catch more insights into PSS leanness. Practical implications This paper provides guidelines to manufacturing companies’ managers for measuring the PSS leanness index and planning for the future. This index gives information regarding the degree of lean adoption in the service offering process and identifying the gap between the current PSS leanness level and the desired state. Originality/value The proposed model has been developed by the opinion of academicians and industry experts. The proposed model can provide guidelines and directions for managers for PSS leanness assessment.

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Using simulation to teach lean methodologies and the benefits for Millennials

Cited by 24 publications

References 19 publications

Impact of Game-Based Learning on Understanding Lean Construction Principles

Impact of Game-Based Learning on Understanding Lean Construction Principles

A case study of LEAN application for shortest lead time in composite repair shop

Product-service system leanness assessment model: study of a UK manufacturing company

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