The Impact of Lean on the mining industry: A simulation evaluation approach

Maunzagona, Shingai A.; Telukdarie, Arnesh

doi:10.1002/j.2334-5837.2017.00406.x

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“…2.3.1.2 Reduce cycle time and inventory. Cycle time expresses the total time taken in physically converting a unit of work from the beginning through specific processes, ending with the result (Maunzagona and Telukdarie, 2017).…”

Section: Lean Constructionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Investigating building information modelling (BIM) and lean construction: the potential BIM-lean interactions synergy and integration in the Jordanian construction industry

Aburumman,

Sweis,

Sweis

2023

IJLSS

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Purpose The construction industry sector is developing rapidly, especially with the increasing pace of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in this sector. Construction projects can benefit from greater integration and collaboration between their technologies and processes to reap the advantages and keep pace with the recent significant technological and managerial techniques developments. Therefore, this study aims to delve into and investigate building information modeling (BIM) and Lean Construction (L.C.) with a concentration on the potential BIM–lean interactions synergy and integration in the Jordanian construction industry. Design/methodology/approach This study takes exploratory nature, followed by the deductive research approach, and is designed to be a mono-quantitative research methodology. Moreover, the sampling technique is non-probability convenience sampling, and the research strategy is implemented through a questionnaire used and analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Science to conduct descriptive and inferential statistical analysis and verify the reliability and validity through proper tests. Findings The BIM–lean interactions synergy and integration findings revealed that eliminating waste (time, cost, resources), promoting continuous improvement (Kaizen) and standardizing as lean construction principles are the most significant and agreeable toward achieving BIM–lean interactions synergy. On the other hand, “High 3D Visualization Modelling” was the most significant BIM function, followed by “Rapid and Auto-Generation of Documents and Multiple Design Alternatives” and “Maintenance of Information and Design Model Integrity.” Moreover, based on the relative importance index (RII) values, “Lack of Technical Expertise in BIM-LEAN” is the most significant challenge with a 0.89 value of RII, followed by “Lack of Government Direction and Standard Guidelines” with a 0.88 value of RII and “Financial considerations” with a 0.83 value of RII. Originality/value This study will help provide a new detailed overview that investigates the effects and expected benefits of integrating BIM processes and technological functionalities with lean construction principles within a synergetic environment. Moreover, the study will increase the awareness of using new technologies and management approaches in the architectural, engineering and construction industry, seeking to achieve integration between these technologies to reach ideal results in terms of the outputs of construction operations.

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Section: Lean Constructionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Investigating building information modelling (BIM) and lean construction: the potential BIM-lean interactions synergy and integration in the Jordanian construction industry

Aburumman,

Sweis,

Sweis

2023

IJLSS

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“…One of the relevant criteria for illustrating the similarity between real and simulated model is the cycle time (Abbasian- Hosseini et al, 2014). Cycle time is the total time spent in moving a unit through a physical process from the start to the end (Maunzagona, 2017). Time is a powerful measure compared to quality and cost as it has an influence on both (Krupka, 1992).…”

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Lean construction and simulation for performance improvement: a case study of reinforcement process

Bajjou

Chafi

2020

IJPPM

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PurposeThis research seeks to evaluate the impact of applying lean construction principles on the performance of reinforcement operations using a discrete-event simulation (DES) approach.Design/methodology/approachProcess mapping of reinforcements operations was first established through field observation and interviews with construction managers involved in the selected project. Subsequently, quantitative data were gathered and then used to identify the best probabilistic density functions for each activity duration based on the fit-quality tests. Upon testing the validity of the real-world model, a lean simulation model was developed, using ARENA software, to investigate the impact of lean construction principles on the performance of such processes.FindingsLean principles are effective in enhancing the performance of the selected construction process. Output performance measurements for real-world model and lean model revealed that lean construction principles led to 41% improvement in process productivity, 14% enhancement in process efficiency and 17% reduction in cycle time.Research limitations/implicationsThe statistical findings only represent the process under study (reinforcement process) and cannot be generalized to other construction activities. In order to draw generalizable conclusions, future works are needed to extend this study to different project sizes and more complex construction processes (e.g. bricklaying process and concrete pouring operations). Moreover, there are other factors such as labor skills, rework and uncertainty, site conditions that require further analyses for leaner construction projects.Originality/valueThe methodology and the techniques presented in this work can be used for decision making by analyzing various lean construction scenarios and evaluating their impacts on performance outcomes of any construction process prior to real-world implementation.

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“…• VSM: Productivity improvement in a fluorspar mine, enhancement of process value-added and possible improvement in the miners' overall health in an amethyst mine (Flamarion Klippel et al, 2008) [18] and production rate increase in a coal mine (Ade, 2012) [15] and possible cycle time reduction in a diamond mine (Maunzagona et al, 2017) [19].…”

Section: Literature Review: Lean Miningmentioning

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Lean Mining, Productivity and Occupational Health and Safety: An Expert-Elicitation Study

Nemati¹,

Nadeau²,

Ateme-Nguema³

2019

AJIBM

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The implementation of lean tools in the Canadian mining industry is still in its beginnings. To the best of our knowledge, published information and articles on this subject are scarce. Consequently, the impacts of using lean tools on productivity and workers' health and safety in this field are still unclear and need more investigations to better integrate the technical aspects of lean with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). Therefore, this study aims to provide insights about lean mining in Canada. The objective of this paper is to propose a preliminary road-map for lean implementation considering OHS concerns in Canadian underground gold-mining. To meet this objective, a set of lean tools (i.e. VSM, 5S, Kaïzen, TPM, SMED and LIC) as independent variable, and OHS indicators (i.e. "struck by an object" and "body reaction" risks) and an economic indicator (i.e. daily advance rate) as dependent variable were selected. An expert-elicitation study was conducted recruiting 7 experts from academia and practitioners active in the mining sector. Results show that the majority of experts agreed on a possible positive impact on a mine's daily advance rate after implementing 5S and TPM, and a reduction of the risk rate of "struck by object" among workers by implementing Kaïzen.

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The Impact of Lean on the mining industry: A simulation evaluation approach

Cited by 5 publications

References 11 publications

Investigating building information modelling (BIM) and lean construction: the potential BIM-lean interactions synergy and integration in the Jordanian construction industry

Investigating building information modelling (BIM) and lean construction: the potential BIM-lean interactions synergy and integration in the Jordanian construction industry

Lean construction and simulation for performance improvement: a case study of reinforcement process

Lean Mining, Productivity and Occupational Health and Safety: An Expert-Elicitation Study

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