Using Lean to Counteract Complexity
Antonio N. de Miranda Filho1, Luiz F. M. Heineck2 & Jorge Moreira da Costa3
1Civil Engineer, Ph.D., CEO, Construtora Santo Amaro Ltda., Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, [email protected]2Civil Engineer, Ph.D., Senior Professor, Business Administration Department, Ceará State University (UECE), Brazil. [email protected]
3Civil Engineer, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Porto (FEUP), Portugal, [email protected]
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
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Filho, A. N. M. , Heineck, L. F. M. & Costa, J. M. 2016. Using Lean to Counteract Complexity, 24th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction , -. doi.org/
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