Assessment of the usefulness of the implementation of the Kaizen method in the construction industry

• Autorzy: Brycht Natalia

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DOI

10.29119/1641-3466.2024.198.4

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The aim of the article is to present and assess the usefulness of the Kaizen method in the management and organization processes of enterprises from the construction sector. Design/methodology/approach: The research includes identifying tools in the area of Kaizen philosophy, assessing the possibilities of its implementation in the construction industry and identifying the most beneficial solutions. Elements of statistical and observational methods were used, as well as analyzes of literature reports. SWOT analysis was used to determine the level of suitability of the Kaizen method. Findings: The conducted research showed the need to implement Lean Management tools in the structures of construction companies, in particular the Kaizen method. However, certain barriers have also been noticed, limiting their use in the Polish construction industry. Research limitations/implications: The research presented is only a preliminary analysis, which is a starting point for further research on the use of the Kaizen method in construction, the method of selecting its tools and the benefits resulting from them. Due to knowledge, financial and technological deficiencies of construction companies, it is impossible to fully assess the analyzed aspect in the area of all types of enterprises. Practical implications: The obtained results show the positive impact of the Lean Management method on the functioning of the enterprise. Thanks to the use of Kaizen tools, it is possible to increase the efficiency of the company and solve most problems, including the generation of large amounts of waste, insufficient financial resources for planned projects, low level of competitiveness on the market, disorganization of work and lack of timeliness of initiated implementations. The presented SWOT analysis can be successfully used as a tool supporting the decision-making process aimed at adopting an appropriate company strategy. Thanks to its simplicity and speed of execution, it allows you to save time and initially reject unfavorable solutions. Moreover, an important factor in favor of its use is the ability to adjust the criteria and weights determined by the established preferences of a given company. Originality/value: The added value of the article is a practical presentation of the use of SWOT analysis to determine the most advantageous strategy necessary to be undertaken by construction companies in order to implement the principles of Lean Management.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

construction industry; Kaizen; lean construction; lean management; SWOT analysis

PL

budownictwo; Kaizen; lean construction; lean management; analiza SWOT

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Politechniki Śląskiej
• Czasopismo: Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: z. 198
• Strony: 67--79
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 40 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Brycht Natalia

• Czestochowa University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7372-7492

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr POPUL/SP/0154/2024/02 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki II" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki (2025).