A Review of Agile and Lean Manufacturing as Issues in Selected International and National Research and Development Programs and Roadmaps

Autor/inn/en	Castro, Helio; Putnik, Goran D.; Shah, Vaibhav
Titel	A Review of Agile and Lean Manufacturing as Issues in Selected International and National Research and Development Programs and Roadmaps
Quelle	In: Learning Organization, 19 (2012) 3, S.267-289 (23 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0969-6474
DOI	10.1108/09696471211220064
Schlagwörter	Research and Development; Manufacturing Industry; National Programs; International Programs; Unions; Foreign Countries; International Organizations; Administrators; Sustainability; Models; Curriculum Development; Comparative Analysis; Universities; Data Analysis; Adult Education; Canada; United States + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Forschung und Entwicklung; Fertigungswirtschaft; Produzierendes Gewerbe; nicht übertragen; Ausland; International organisation; International organisations; International organization; Internationale Organisation; Nachhaltigkeit; Analogiemodell; Curriculum; Development; Curriculumentwicklung; Lehrplan; Entwicklung; University; Universität; Auswertung; Adult; Adults; Education; Adult basic education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Kanada; USA
Abstract	Purpose: The aim of this paper is to analyze international and national research and development (R&D) programs and roadmaps for the manufacturing sector, presenting how agile and lean manufacturing models are addressed in these programs. Design/methodology/approach: In this review, several manufacturing research and development programs and roadmaps--national programs from the USA and Canada, and international programs from the European Union and from one international organization--are reviewed. Findings: The major finding of this review is that the main concerns in agile manufacturing, as highlighted in these programs, are networks, supply chain and product/service customization, and lean manufacturing's inclination towards achieving better cost efficiency. Although the lean manufacturing approach has been considered in many past and present programs, analysis of the most recent programs shows a greater priority is given to the agile manufacturing approach. The path towards sustainable manufacturing is delineated by pro-active attitude and action towards customers. Research limitations/implications: The study analyzes two national R&D programs from the USA, one international program from the European Union, three international roadmaps from the European Union, one business plan from Canada and one international roadmap from the global organization Intelligent Manufacturing Systems. Practical implications: The findings of this paper are intended to help managers, researchers and practitioners from the manufacturing sector to enhance their understanding and define suitable strategy for their organizations' sustainability and identify suitable manufacturing path with respect to agile and lean philosophies. This study could also help academics in defining course curricula for students more coherent with the R&D policies and/or requirements towards sustainable manufacturing with respect to agile and lean philosophies. Originality/value: There are reviews comparing agile and lean manufacturing paradigms, but there are no reviews about how the two manufacturing concepts are addressed in manufacturing R&D programs and roadmaps. (Contains 3 tables.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10