Singh, A; Kumar, V; Mittal, A and Verma, P (2024) Identifying critical challenges to lean construction adoption. Construction Innovation, 24(1), pp. 67-105. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to set out to identify and evaluate potential obstacles to successfully implementing lean construction (LC) as a result. Design/methodology/approach: Several indicators were recognized as major obstacles following an exhaustive assessment of the literature and a multicriteria decision analysis based on the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) of information obtained from a questionnaire survey that was directed to practitioners in the Indian construction industry. Findings: The results of this AHP model suggest that “Managerial” and “Inadequate resources” categories with a priority weight of “0.361” and “0.309” have the highest levels of influence, respectively, while “Inadequate knowledge” and “just in time (JIT)” categories with a priority weight of “0.053” and “0.034” have the lowest levels of influence, respectively. Research limitations/implications: Construction companies can use the study’s findings as a guide to determine whether they are ready to embrace LC, learn more about the components needed for implementation or investigate any challenges that may arise. These businesses can then create plans to promote the adoption and application of the lean philosophy. Originality/value: The Indian construction industry may see great success with LC management initiatives. LC concepts have been adopted by many nations, but during the past 20 years, there has only appeared to be a limited amount of lean implementation in the Indian construction industry. It seems that several structural and cultural barriers are preventing its effective implementation. Organizations will not be able to determine what improvement efforts are required, where these efforts should be directed or which initiatives could provide the best outcomes if they are unaware of the elements that influence the effective implementation of LC.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | barriers; construction management; implementation; Indian construction industry; lean construction |
| Index terms: | methodology, questionnaire, just-in-time, practitioner, philosophy, survey, construction company, lean construction, construction industry, implementation, decision analysis |
| Subjects: | contractual arrangements, data collection methods, organization, practitioner, decision analysis, lean logistics, building construction, philosophical studies, industry analysis, research methods |
| Topics: | Procurement, Risk Management, Roles and Professions, Research Practice, Business Strategy, Site Management, Supply Chain Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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