Preliminary communication

https://doi.org/10.17559/TV-20150617135306

The Use of Process Thinking in the Industrial Practice – Preliminary Survey

František Koblasa orcid.org/0000-0002-4074-7227 ; Technical University of Liberec - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Manufacturing Systems and Automation, Studentská 1402/2, 461 17 Liberec 1, Czech Republic
Eva Šírová ; Technical University of Liberec -The Faculty of Economics, Department of Business Administration, Studentská 1402/2, 461 17 Liberec 1, Czech Republic
Růžena Králíková ; Technical University of Košice - SjF- KE, Letná 9, 042 00 Košice, Slovak Republic

Abstract

Nowadays, the main implementation weakness of production management methods as Lean, Six Sigma or TOC lies with over focussing on particular method, so those methods are usually used solitary. Complex (i.e. process) approach is usually underestimated. This cannot be changed without changing the way of thinking within all levels of company’s management. Process thinking (lean and holistic) becomes nowadays a challenge. This article is focussing on the use of basic principles of process thinking connected with design, technology and manufacturing logistics with emphasizing the role of standardization. There are debated, based on designed preliminary survey, possible key influences of management stuff etc. to implement and aid principles of standardization as defined by DFx (Design for X).

Keywords

design for logistics; lean methods; process innovation; process management; process thinking

Hrčak ID:

221005

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/221005

Publication date:

12.6.2019.

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