Review
Engineering, Industrial
Wassim Albalkhy, Rateb Sweis
Summary: This paper identifies and theoretically explains the general barriers to adopting lean construction practices in the construction industry through a systematic literature review. A proposed model classifying sources of the barriers was chosen, revealing that internal environment, labor, materials, and exogenous factors are the main barriers affecting the implementation of lean construction practices. The review provides directions for future research and may help increase understanding and encourage adoption of lean construction practices.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LEAN SIX SIGMA
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Hasan Gokberk Bayhan, Sevilay Demirkesen, Chengyi Zhang, Algan Tezel
Summary: The Analytical Network Process (ANP) was used to test the Lean and BIM concepts and identify the success factors of the Lean/BIM framework using data from U.S. companies. The study revealed that Production Control, Standardization, and Information Accuracy are the most important factors in the synergy between Lean and BIM.
PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL
(2023)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Denis J. Scott, Tim Broyd, Ling Ma
Summary: The first academic publications on blockchain in construction emerged in 2017, and by early 2021, there were 121 documents on the topic. These publications identified 33 application categories of blockchain in construction, organized into seven subject areas, providing a comprehensive overview and valuable insights for future research.
AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Sina Moradi, Piia Sormunen
Summary: This study fills the knowledge gap in the research on lean construction (LC) by identifying its barriers, enablers, and implications and exploring their interrelationships. The study finds that lack of awareness and understanding, resistance to change, and lack of top management support and commitment are the top three barriers to LC adoption and implementation. However, these barriers can be overcome through the identified enablers, including developing lean culture, applying lean principles tools and techniques, and obtaining top management support and commitment. Moreover, the study presents a model that illustrates the relation between the discovered barriers, enablers, and implications of implementing lean construction.
Review
Engineering, Industrial
V. L. Bittencourt, A. C. Alves, C. P. Leao
Summary: The relationship between Lean Thinking and Industry 4.0 is a focus in the current industrial field. Through a review of 33 papers, it was found that management, processes, and people are the most cited key words in this area, highlighting their importance in company transformation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
De-Graft Joe Opoku, Srinath Perera, Robert Osei-Kyei, Maria Rashidi
Summary: Digital twin (DT) technology, with its potential to transform the construction industry and address its challenges, has attracted significant attention and is rapidly developing. This study comprehensively reviewed and analyzed the current state of DT applications in the construction industry, providing a theoretical basis for the widespread adoption of this technology in the industry.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
J. K. D. D. T. Jayanetti, B. A. K. S. Perera, K. G. A. S. Waidyasekara, Mohan Siriwardena
Summary: This study systematically reviews the literature on existing lean-construction-related maturity models through critical review. The study identifies the most common attributes, strengths, and weaknesses among these models. The findings can be used to develop more robust models and enhance the knowledge base on theoretical underpinnings. The study also assists organizations in effectively assessing LC maturity and calls for further research and development in this area.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Walter Puppo Studer, Luiz Carlos Brasil De Brito Mello
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive overview of supply chain management (SCM) in the construction industry, identifying 19 core elements clustered in five subject areas. The findings contribute to enhancing the understanding and implementation of SCM within construction, offering relevant insights for researchers and practitioners.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Luanda Lima, Emanuelly Trindade, Luciana Alencar, Marcelo Alencar, Luna Silva
Summary: The study aims to evaluate sustainability research in the civil construction industry and finds a lack of quantitative methods for assessing sustainability. The results show that articles mainly focus on material, project management, sustainability assessment, and energy, with the most commonly used method being Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and the environmental certification being LEED.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Anna Trubetskaya, Declan Manto, Olivia McDermott
Summary: This research focuses on Lean implementation in MedTech companies in Ireland, analyzing the benefits, tools used, challenges, and results. The study finds that Lean integration has brought benefits such as increased productivity and product quality, optimized cost and time.
Review
Economics
Fatih Albayrak, Oguz Poyrazoglu
Summary: The integration of Industry 4.0 into lean production practices is a significant development for increasing productivity and reducing wastage in response to the growing demand for personalised products. However, there is a limited amount of research in this field, highlighting a gap in the literature. This study aims to systematically review the integration of lean and Industry 4.0, digital factory establishment, challenges, and future prospects.
JOURNAL OF THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Ivan Tomasevic, Dragana Stojanovic, Dragoslav Slovic, Barbara Simeunovic, Ivona Jovanovic
Summary: The study finds that current research on lean in the HMLV industry is predominantly focused on practice, neglecting theory development. The maturity of lean implementation is relatively low, with most articles addressing obvious waste reduction and overlooking advanced concepts. Research is often operationally and internally oriented, with shop-floor improvements being the main area of interest, lacking sufficient integration of lean into strategy. Lean implementation frameworks are usually tool-based, addressing a narrow set of simplified cases without fully considering the complexities of the HMLV industry.
PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mahsa Mahdavisharif, Anna Corinna Cagliano, Carlo Rafele
Summary: The mutual effects between digital technologies and Lean principles in the Supply Chain (SC) are valuable to study. This research addresses the lack of investigation at the SC level and explores the relationship through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). The results highlight the need to study individual SC processes and illustrate the applicability of each technology to solve SC issues.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Civil
Michal Tomczak, Piotr Jaskowski
Summary: This article reviews existing repetitive scheduling methods, proposes a classification, and identifies areas for improvement, providing guidance for further research. It is of significant importance for addressing existing issues in planning repetitive construction projects and developing decision support systems.
JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Matteo Rossini, Daryl John Powell, Kaustav Kundu
Summary: This study aims to analyze the integration between LSCM and I4.0 at operative, tactical, and strategic levels. The findings show that LSCM paves the way for the adoption of I4.0 at a strategic level, while I4.0 technologies promise to enhance LSCM practices at the operational level.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LEAN SIX SIGMA
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kaushal Kumar, Satish Kumar, Gurprit Singh, Jatinder Pal Singh, Jashanpreet Singh
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Kaushal Kumar, Satish Kumar, Munish Gupta, Hem Chander Garg
INDUSTRIAL LUBRICATION AND TRIBOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Subhav Singh, Kaushal Kumar
Summary: This paper discusses the Visual Management tools that help improve the efficiency and value of construction projects. Through a structured survey and analysis, it was found that Big rooms, 5S, LPS, and BIM are the most significant and important Lean tools and techniques.
AIN SHAMS ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Deekshant Varshney, Kaushal Kumar
Summary: Aluminium alloys are widely used in various fields due to their high specific strength, good processability, high anti-corrosion properties, enhanced conductivity, and eco-friendly nature. Future research direction includes investigating the impact of using different activating fluxes on penetration improvement and understanding their effects on mechanical components and corrosion behavior of TIG-welded aluminium metal welds.
AIN SHAMS ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Deekshant Varshney, Kaushal Kumar
Summary: This study aims to identify and review literature on activating flux and various welding techniques. Using a structured review method, 238 papers were identified from the Scopus database, highlighting the materials, types of flux, and findings of different combinations in tables. The study provides a comprehensive understanding of welding techniques, particularly TIG welding, and the impact of different flux combinations.
AIN SHAMS ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Anish Nair, P. Ramkumar, Sivasubramanian Mahadevan, Chander Prakash, Saurav Dixit, Gunasekaran Murali, Nikolai Ivanovich Vatin, Kirill Epifantsev, Kaushal Kumar
Summary: This paper provides a detailed analysis on the selection of machine learning models for predicting the effectiveness of a heat pipe system in a concentric tube exchanger. Experimental data from heat exchanger experiments using methanol as the working fluid were analyzed. The random forest algorithm returned the best results in the overall analysis.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sourabh Kumar, Saroj Kumar Chandra, Saurav Dixit, Kaushal Kumar, Shivam Kumar, Gunasekaran Murali, Nikolay Ivanovich Vatin, Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri
Summary: In this study, erosion wear of stainless steel 420 was predicted using an artificial neural network (ANN). The experimental results showed a good agreement with the ANN predictions, indicating that this technique can save experimental time and resources.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kaushal Kumar, Saurav Dixit, Rishabh Arora, Nikolai Ivanovich Vatin, Jarnail Singh, Olga Soloveva, Svetlana B. Ilyashenko, Vinod John, Dharam Buddhi
Summary: This paper investigates the suitability of waste glass powder and silica fumes as partial replacements for cement in concrete. The physico-chemical and mechanical properties of the waste powders are examined, and extensive testing is conducted to evaluate their performance. The results indicate the potential utilization of these waste materials as green alternatives in concrete.
Proceedings Paper
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kaushal Kumar, Rishabh Arora
Summary: This study investigates the rheological properties of finer particles of Fly Ash (FA) slurry suspension with the addition of sodium sulfate. The results show that the additive has a positive effect on improving the rheology of the slurry suspension, especially at high concentrations.
MATERIALS TODAY-PROCEEDINGS
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Minakshi Katoch, Kaushal Kumar, Vineet Dahiya
Summary: This paper reviews the impact of dust on solar photovoltaic systems and the severity of reducing electrical output, analyzing the influence of different environmental factors on SPV performance. Through experimental research, the study provides insights into SPV response and offers potential solutions to address efficiency issues in solar panels.
MATERIALS TODAY-PROCEEDINGS
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kaushal Kumar, Satish Kumar, Chandra Bhushan Tripathi, Harish Sharma, Shashi Bhushan Prasad
MATERIALS TODAY-PROCEEDINGS
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Harish Kumar Sharma, Koushlendra Kumar Singh, Chandra Bhushan Tripathi, Satish Kumar, Shailesh Prasad, Kaushal Kumar, Piyush Singhal
MATERIALS TODAY-PROCEEDINGS
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sukhraj Singh, Jonny Garg, Prabhjot Singh, Gurprit Singh, Kaushal Kumar, Jashanpreet Singh, Satish Kumar, Jatinder Pal Singh
MATERIALS TODAY-PROCEEDINGS
(2018)
Proceedings Paper
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kaushal Kumar, Satish Kumar, Munish Gupta, Hem Chander Garg
MATERIALS TODAY-PROCEEDINGS
(2017)