The Lean Enterprise at the Design Office
Abstract
This paper presents the lean practice implementation, which led to a transformation in
the design offices/projects explaining how implementing lean principles is affecting the
projects at the design phase and also affecting the whole system at the design firm. The
paper is divided into two parts; theoretical and practical. The theoretical part will explain
lean concept definition, values and wastes, wastes solutions, lean principles and levels
of lean implementation. The practical part will present a case study for a successful
lean transformation in a consultancy firm showing the challenges faced and the steps
for a successful implementation on office activities and on projects as well based on a
company’s experience and observations reducing wastes and adding value to the work
process within the organization to achieve the three parts goal of better, cheaper and
faster projects. This research will be enriched by the audiences’ interaction, sharing
different experiences in lean transformation for maximum benefits.
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- Theme 1: Construction Management and Process [27 items ]