The method of analysis in production management

Ricardo Codinhoto, Lauri Koskela, Patricia Tzortzopoulos, Mike Kagioglou

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Abstract

The method of analysis was developed by ancient Greek geometers to identify and solve problems related to geometry. From that period, well known scientists such as Newton and Descartes have applied the method. More recently, Polya has presented the method of analysis as a heuristic template to solve mathematical and other problems. Despite its continual epistemological dilution, the method has also been used to explain the cognitive process of designing. In this paper it is claimed that the method of analysis can also explain production management. It seems that the method of analysis has been used across different levels of management in production, i.e. from a holistic/strategic perspective through to detailed levels. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to discuss whether the method of analysis provides a partial theoretical foundation for production planning. The research approach is literature review with an emphasis on the method of analysis and synthesis. The conclusion is that the method of analysis and synthesis adds to the theoretical explanation of both design and production.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 15th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC15)
Subtitle of host publicationLean Construction: A New Paradigm for Managing Capital Projects
EditorsChristine Pasquire, Patricia Tzortzopoulos
PublisherThe International Group for Lean Construction
Pages37-45
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9781427622792
Publication statusPublished - 18 Jul 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event15th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction - East Lansing, United States
Duration: 18 Jul 200720 Jul 2007
Conference number: 15

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction
PublisherInternational Group for Lean Construction (IGLC)
Volume2012
ISSN (Print)2309-0979
ISSN (Electronic)2789-0015

Conference

Conference15th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction
Abbreviated titleIGLC15
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityEast Lansing
Period18/07/0720/07/07

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