Abstract
This paper provides an introduction to ‘Ji Koutei Kanketsu’ (JKK) as a recently developed Lean method and illustrates its potential to support the improvement of BIM-based highways design work processes. JKK is developed based on the concept of jidoka to enhance the autonomation in non-physical work processes. This method provides the employees the confidence to complete their own processes without defects, while requiring a strong collaboration between the managers and their teams. The paper is based on an action research study for trialing the use of JKK in a large engineering company. It is concluded that JKK, when its prescription is compared to the current state, focuses attention to the following issues: defining individual work activities, their support factors, their pre-conditions, the judgment criteria of their outputs, and continuous improvement. JKK is also evaluated by comparing it to other, overlapping methods.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of 29th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC29) |
Subtitle of host publication | Lean Construction in Crisis Times: Responding to the Post-Pandemic AEC Industry Challenges |
Editors | Luis Fernando Alarcon, Vicente A. Gonzales, Danny Murguia, Xavier Brioso |
Publisher | The International Group for Lean Construction |
Pages | 623-633 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISBN (Print) | 9786124802546 |
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Publication status | Published - 14 Jul 2021 |
Event | 29th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction - Virtual Duration: 14 Jul 2021 → 17 Jul 2021 Conference number: 29 https://www.iglc.net/Home/ActiveConference |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction |
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Publisher | International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC) |
ISSN (Print) | 2309-0979 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2789-0015 |
Conference
Conference | 29th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction |
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Abbreviated title | IGLC2021 |
City | Virtual |
Period | 14/07/21 → 17/07/21 |
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