IGLC 24 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA · 2016
Using Lean to Counteract Complexity
- Civil Engineer, Ph.D., CEO, Construtora Santo Amaro Ltda., Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, anmirandaf@yahoo.com.br
- Civil Engineer, Ph.D., Senior Professor, Business Administration Department, Ceará State University (UECE), Brazil. freitas8@terra.com.br
- Civil Engineer, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Porto (FEUP), Portugal, jmfcosta@fe.up.pt
Abstract
Based on a literature review and drawing from the experience of lean implementation in multiple construction projects, this paper explores the notion that simplicity and integrality might be crucial for any production system seeking to develop competences against variations derived from both internal and external sources. A discussion using different systems thinking approaches is conducted to provide a better understanding of the volatile behaviour of complex organizations. The aim is to encourage initiatives that address organizational simplicity and integrality in construction projects and, more important, to highlight the important role of lean tools and principles for this endeavour.
Keywords
- Systems thinking
- organizational complexity
- production system design
- lean tools
Cite this paper
APA 7th edition
Filho, A. N. M., Heineck, L. F. M., & Costa, J. M. (2016). Using Lean to Counteract Complexity. In 24th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction.
Shortened reference for IGLC papers
Filho, A. N. M., Heineck, L. F. M., & Costa, J. M. (2016). Using Lean to Counteract Complexity. IGLC24.