TY  - CONF
TI  - ISO 18404: A Model for Lean Transformation in an Alliance
C1  - Auckland, New Zealand
C3  - Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 32)
SP  - 1255
EP  - 1267
PY  - 2024
DO  - 10.24928/2024/0225
AU  - Ebbs, Paul J.
AU  - Ward, Steven A.
AD  - Technical Director, T&I, Roads, WSP in the UK, paul.ebbs@wsp.com, orcid.org/0009-0003-5630-1726
AD  - Managing Director, Lean Construct Ltd., UK, steve@leanconstruct.co.uk, orcid.org/0000-0002-5291-7246
AB  - The literature and case studies reporting lean transformation in the construction/infrastructure sector are rare. This study’s objective is to examine whether the Lean Standard, ISO 18404 provides a useful model for lean transformation. By Case Study and Participatory Action Research, the deployment of ISO 18404 and certification journey of a UK highway alliance (the Alliance) is reported, structured around four Themes for lean transformation. Findings are supported by the latest literature along with a quantitative and qualitative survey with those involved in 18404 deployment (n=35/58). The survey data was thematically analysed and is largely articulated through the four Themes for lean transformation. Whilst ISO 18404 is imperfect, it remains that ISO 18404 provides a useful model for lean transformation and can assist with embedding a culture of sustainable continuous improvement in an Alliance.
KW  - ISO 18404
KW  - Alliancing
KW  - Lean Transformation
KW  - Lean Leadership
KW  - Continuous Improvement
PB  - 
T2  - Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 32)
DA  - 2024/07/01
CY  - Auckland, New Zealand
L1  - http://iglc.net/Papers/Details/2275/pdf
L2  - http://iglc.net/Papers/Details/2275
N1  - Export Date: 26 April 2025
DB  - IGLC.net
DP  - IGLC
LA  - English
ER  -