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Roles of lean learners for successful lean implementation in the construction industry: a force-directed graph

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Τίτλος: Roles of lean learners for successful lean implementation in the construction industry: a force-directed graph
Συγγραφείς: Agana Parameswaran, K.A.T.O. Ranadewa, Akila Pramodh Rathnasinghe
Πηγή: International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management. 73:2673-2705
Στοιχεία εκδότη: Emerald, 2024.
Έτος έκδοσης: 2024
Θεματικοί όροι: 9. Industry and infrastructure, 0502 economics and business, 05 social sciences, 0211 other engineering and technologies, 02 engineering and technology
Περιγραφή: PurposeThe proliferation of lean principles in the construction industry is offset by the enduring uncertainty among industry stakeholders regarding their respective roles in lean implementation. This uncertainty is further compounded by the scarcity of empirical investigations in this area. Consequently, this study undertakes the task of bridging this knowledge gap by identifying the critical roles of lean learners and their indispensable contributions to achieving successful lean implementation.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative exploratory approach informed by an interpretivism perspective was adopted. The case study strategy was employed to gather data from three contracting organisations that had implemented lean practices. Empirical data was collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews with fifteen industry experts and complemented by document reviews. To analyse the data, a code-based content analysis approach was employed using NVivo software, while Power BI software was utilised to develop a comprehensive force-directed graph visualisation.FindingsThe research findings substantiated nine lean learners and unveiled a set of seventy-three roles associated with them. The force-directed graph facilitated the identification of lean learners and their connections to the emerged roles. Notably, the graph highlighted the pivotal role played by project managers and internal lean trainers in ensuring the success of lean implementation, surpassing the contributions of other lean learners.Originality/valueThe implications of findings extend to industry professionals seeking to establish a robust lean learning framework to expedite lean implementation within the construction sector. This study not only provides a comprehensive definition of lean learners’ roles but also transcends specific construction types, making it a significant catalyst for global impact.
Τύπος εγγράφου: Article
Γλώσσα: English
ISSN: 1741-0401
DOI: 10.1108/ijppm-07-2023-0346
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Περιγραφή
ISSN:17410401
DOI:10.1108/ijppm-07-2023-0346