Research Opportunities in Lean Production

Implementing lean production systems: research areas and opportunities for future studies
Giuliano Almeida Marodin* and Tarcisio Abreu Saurin
Department of Industrial Engineering and Transportation (DEPROT), Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS),
Porto Alegre, Brazil

International Journal of Production Research
Volume 51, Issue 22, 2013


This article had the objective of identifying the main areas of research on LP implementation and to propose research opportunities. The literature review was based on 102 studies published in the years between 1996 and 2012.

Six research areas were identified by the authors:
(a) structure and scope of the LP implementation;
(b) factors that influence in
the LP implementation;
(c) methods for implementing LP systems;
(d) LP assessment methods;
(e) the results of implementing
LP systems; and
(f ) adaptation of LP to particular sectors.



The opportunities for future research .

None of the studies on methods of implementing LP mentions the factors that influence the process. Similarly, the methods for assessing the LP implementation level do not take into account the particularities of specific sectors. In fact, it seems that LP area  would benefit from integration. Studies across the research areas could also support a better understanding on why companies are successful or not in using lean. For instance, it could be investigated the extent to which the factors that affect the use of LP are present in the companies that exhibit the best results in terms of performance metrics. Of course, the impact of specific variables within each research area could also be studied – e.g. it could be investigated if the methods for LP implementation differ, or if they should differ, according to variables such as company size, product type and process type.


In the paper drawbacks of LP have also been identified, such as:
(a) the difficulty of using LP as a business system in sectors other than manufacturing, as the use of lean in other sectors is often limited to some practices and principles;
(b) the lack of in-depth knowledge on why companies fail or succeed in their lean efforts; this drawback is aggravated by the lack of studies reporting failed implementations of LP;
(c) the lack of understanding on the complex dynamics involving the use of LP in all areas of a company; and (d) the lack of effective theories and practices to manage the systemic, human and organisational dimensions of lean. This lack is in contrast with the relatively more developed body of knowledge on the use of lean practices.

Daniel Goleman - Biography and Contribution

Daniel Goleman worked as a science journalist and reported on the brain and behavioral sciences for The New York Times for many years.  His 1995 book, Emotional Intelligence was on The New York Times bestseller list for a year-and-a-half, with more than 5,000,000 copies in print worldwide in 40 languages. It is a best seller in many other countries also. Apart from his books on emotional intelligence, Goleman has written books on  topics including self-deception, creativity, transparency, meditation, social and emotional learning, ecoliteracy and the ecological crisis.

The Harvard Business Review and chose his article “What Makes a Leader” as one of ten “must-read” articles from its pages. Emotional Intelligence was named one of the 25 “Most Influential Business Management Books” by TIME Magazine. The Financial Times, Wall Street Journal and Accenture Insititute for Strategic Change have listed Goleman among the most influential business thinkers.

Goleman is a co-founder of the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (www.casel.org), originally at the Yale Child Studies Center and now at the University of Illinois at Chicago. CASEL’s mission centers on bringing evidence-based programs in emotional literacy to schools worldwide.

He currently co-directs the Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations (www.eiconsortium.org) at Rutgers University. The consortium fosters research partnerships between academic scholars and practitioners on the role emotional intelligence plays in excellence.

Goleman is a board member of the Mind & Life Institute, which fosters dialogues and research collaborations among contemplative practitioners and scientists. Goleman has organized a series of intensive conversations between the Dalai Lama and scientists. Based on these discussions,  the books Healthy Emotions, and Destructive Emotions were published. He is currently editing a book from the most recent dialogue on ecology, interdependence, and ethics.

His most recent book, Leadership: The Power of Emotional Intelligence, offers an up-to-date summary of his thinking on leadership. The book contains his articles from the Harvard Business Review.

Goleman’s other recent book, The Brain and Emotional Intelligence: New Insights gathers together recent findings from brain research and other sources on topics ranging from creativity and optimal performance, the brain-to-brain connection in leadership, and to how to enhance emotional intelligence itself.

Goleman’s 2009 book, Ecological Intelligence: How Knowing the Hidden Impacts of What We Buy Can Change Everything, argues that new information technologies allow us to know the environmental, health, and social consequences of what we buy. Shoppers can use point-of-purchase ecological comparisons to guide their purchases. Market share would shift to products and firms that support changes taking care of environment.

Goleman’s work as a science journalist has been recognized with many awards, including the Washburn Award for science journalism, a Lifetime Career Award from the American Psychological Association. He was made a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in recognition of his communicating science to the general public.

Taiichi Ohno - Biography and Contribution - Toyota Production System

Birthday  29 February 1912


http://www.toyota-global.com/company/vision_philosophy/toyota_production_system/origin_of_the_toyota_production_system.html


http://toyotaky.com/history.asp


http://www.economist.com/node/13941150



He used to ask new recruits to stand and observe the production system to find waste and eliminate it.
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C4 Problem Solving & Process Improvement

Utilizing and Rewarding Integral Man

Who utilizes integral man?
Institutions of a society.
Integral man himself finds gainful employment for his knowledge and skills in nature which is allowed to be  free.

But feudalism and capitalism have appropriated nature and man made tools (capital) through various means. Hence, institutions that employ men have come up. Appropriate moral, legal and procedural prescriptions have to be created so that the integral man is still allowed adequate opportunity to pursue the purushardhas to his satisfaction and to the satisfaction of the society and its institutions.

Int. J. of Business and Emerging Markets

Special Issue on: "Indian Management in the Manufacturing and Service Industries"
Guest Editors:  Dr. S. P. Rath, Institute of Hotel Management, India, Dr. G. R. Chandrashekhar, Indian Institute of Management - Ranchi, India

Indian Management Systems (IMS) are growing in the 21st century as a unique concept and trend, with substantial remodelling of the indigenous practices of ancient literature, community skills and a revival management mechanism.

The rich historical and social system of India will lead Indian management to contending with American, European and Japanese management within the 21 st century. India’s 47 million people-strong manpower will be entering the global market for the developed world’s corporate decision making by 2020 due to its demographic dividend. The world will feel the impact of Indian management effectiveness from 2020 to 2050. Its unique and scientific application will act as the change agent by the mid of this century.

This special issue aims to examine the championed Indian concepts in the global manufacturing and service industries. Researchers are invited to contribute empirical, conceptual and theme-based papers for industry application and impacting management strategies and decision making.

Case studies will not be considered for publication.

Subject Coverage

Suitable topics include but are not limited to:

Pre-Vedic and Vedic period management concepts and applied doctrines for the remodeling of modern management

Ancient and medieval period schools, scholars and applied governance and management systems
Ancient military science, knowledge management, public and institutional role play, co-operative organisations’ practices, alliance, ethics and loyalty applications study for modern manufacturing and service industries.

Ancient and early medieval and medieval period management theories, practices and dynamics
Management systems of Mauryas, Sungas, Kushanas, Guptas, Pandyas, Cholas, Chalukyas, Satyaputras, Satvahanas, Palas, Harsha, Islamic rule, Mughals, Marathas, Sikhs, Rajputs, etc. for the manufacturing and service industries.

Management procedures and propagations by universities, schools and scholars of Indian history in scientific and applied management – Taxila, Lalitgiri, Puspagiri, Nalanda, Vikramsila, Kashi Gurukul, etc.; schools such as Mimamsa, Sankhaya, Charvak, etc.; scholars such as Chanakya, Ashwaghosha, Mogaliputta Tissa, Panini etc.

Technology, trade, industry, commerce, local governance, international business, infrastructure management, supply chain management, public economics, quality management, mass production and manufacturing, agriculture management, disaster preparedness, welfare management, social responsibility, family and life management, transportation and settlement of ancient and medieval periods

Crime, corruption, irregularities and justice delivery management systems, diplomacy, international relations, benevolence governance, alliances – socio, cultural, economic and political for empire and state management

Management practices of religions and cults – Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism and Sikhism

Revolutions and revolutionary change management of India – ancient, medieval and modern periods – Chandragupta Maurya, Asoka, Kanishka, Kharavela, Chandragupta II, Harshavardhana, Akbar, Shivaji, Mahatma Gandhi, Subash Chandra Bose, etc.


Important Dates
Submission of manuscripts: 30 June, 2013
Comments to authors: 30 October, 2013
Revised papers accepted: 30 January, 2014


MBA 101 Vedic Management Subject 


A candidate will only be allowed to appear in the sessional examination and internal assessment (Written test of 10 marks), if he/she has secured 75% attendance in the course during the said period. The remaining 70 Marks in each paper shall be awarded on the basis of a written examination at the end of each semester. Evaluation of Dissertation: (a) The marks shall be awarded jointly by the External and Internal Examiners, after viva-voce examination. The distribution of marks shall be as follows: Dissertation : 80 Marks Viva-Voce : 60 Marks *Internal : 60 Marks Total 200 Marks *(b) The supervisor will make periodic assessment of the candidates work and award the marks. This may be based on viva-voce and presentation.

MBA-I SEMESTER MBA-101 VEDIC MANAGEMENT 

The basic purpose of this course is to develop an insight of ancient Indian tradition of vedic management.

The Vedas: Fountain-Head of Eternal Ideal Human Conduct Introduction of the Rigveda, theyajurveda, the Samveda and the Atharvaveda,

Manu Smriti: Code of ideal human conduct, Srimad Bhagwadgita and Kautilya s Arthashastra.

Concept of Vedic Management, Purusarthas (Absolute Attainments), Theory of Karma Siddhanta and its effect on Managerial Skills.

Vedic Management Thought the Role of a Manager, Self-management, Management of Men and Motivation-as viewed in Vedic Philosophy.

Leadership: an Indian vision Qualities of a leader, Lessons taught by Indian Scriptures,

Managerial Excellence and Organizational Effectiveness. Art of living and Gita,

Individual Discipline (Vyakti-Dharma), Family Discipline (Duties and Liabilities), National and Human Discipline (Manava-Dharma).

1. Vedic Sanskriti, Dr. Satyavrat Siddhantalankar, Hasaram and Sons, Delhi.
2. Dharma Ratnam, Acharya Swami Ganeshdas, Sadhubela Foundation, 6/15, Roop Nagar, Delhi.
3. Vedanta and Management, Dr. Nalini V. Dave, Deep & Deep Publications, New Delhi.
4. Sanskrit Sahitya Ka Itihas, Vahaspati Gairola, Chokhamba Vidya Bhawan, Varanasi.
5. Ethics in Management, S. K. Chakraborty, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
6. Manusmriti Translation, Dr. Rakesh Shastri, Vidyanidhi Prakashan, Khajoori Khas, Delhi.
7. Human Values in Management, Swami Ranganathananda, Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, Mumbai

A New Paradigm Of Development : Sumangalam

Bajrang Lal
Gyan Publishing House, Jan 1, 2010 - 191 pages
https://books.google.co.in/books?id=ay8nw96Zf3sC

Neoliberalism and Hindutva:

Fascism, Free Markets and the Restructuring of Indian Capitalism
by Shankar Gopalakrishnan
2008, Monthly Review
It is Marxist point of view analysis
http://mrzine.monthlyreview.org/2008/gopalakrishnan141108.html

References to Works of Aurobindo

http://selforum.blogspot.in/2010/07/as-sri-aurobindo-puts-it-swami-dayanand.html

Labour Policy; Śrama Nīti
Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, Dattopant Bapurao Thengadi, G. S. Gokhale, M. P. Mehta
1968 - 360 pages
https://books.google.co.in/books?id=2ivRAAAAMAAJ

The Philosophy of Integralism: Or, The Metaphysical Synthesis Inherent in the Teaching of Sri Aurobindo

Haridas Chaudhuri
Sri Aurobindo Pathamandir, 1954 - Hindu philosophy - 366 pages
No preview in Google Books

Collected Works of Shri Aurobindo

http://www.collectedworksofsriaurobindo.com/

Main Stream Labor Economics

Indian Journal of Labour Economics

Journal of the Indian Society of Labour Economics

http://www.springer.com/economics/labor/journal/41027

Behavioural Labour Economics:

Advances and Future Directions

IZA Discussion Paper No. 8263

June 2014

http://ftp.iza.org/dp8263.pdf

Labour markets

A theory of troubles

Feb 17th 2014, 9:36 BY R.A. | LONDON

Economist

http://www.economist.com/blogs/freeexchange/2014/02/labour-markets-0

Labor and the Economy

Howard M. Wachtel

Elsevier, Oct 22, 2013 - 556 pages

Labor and the Economy provides the theory, empirical studies of the labor force, and public policies that flow from the theories and empirical studies in the field of labor economics. 

The book focuses on economic issues and debates. Topics discussed in the text include the history of labor economics; the microeconomic foundations of labor economics; the interaction between labor's effect on the macroeconomy and the macroeconomy's effect on labor; and the interrelation of trade unions with other economic institutions. 

Graduate and undergraduate students of economics as well as practicing economists will find the book a good reference material.

https://books.google.co.in/books?id=bHyLBQAAQBAJ

Empirical Strategies in Labor Economics

Angrist and Krueger

http://www.uh.edu/~adkugler/Angrist&Krueger_HLE.pdf

MIT Labor Economic Notes

Acemoglu, Aaton
http://economics.mit.edu/files/4689


'THE NEW CHALLENGES TO ORTHODOX LABOR-MARKET THEORY-HOW NEW?
HOW CHALLENGING?
Review of papers/books 1976/77
http://www.irp.wisc.edu/publications/focus/pdfs/foc12c.pdf

http://deendayalupadhyay.org/Economic%20Philosphy_book.html

Updated  14 Feb 2016

Appropriate Technology for India - Bharatiya Technology

http://www.boschrexroth.com/en/xc/trends-and-topics/technology/appropriate-technology-for-india


http://www.india-seminar.com/2014/654/654_c_shambu_prasad.htm

Science and Technology for Rural Development
Upendra Kunwar
Deep and Deep Publications, 1991 - 168 pages
https://books.google.co.in/books?id=5kjSK-Q1l_0C

http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:aca&volume=3&issue=7&article=028


https://www.iitbombay.org/images/events/prof.-deepak-phatak-felicitation/Book-100313-C%20-2.pdf


Revisiting science’s social contract
C. SHAMBU PRASAD
http://www.india-seminar.com/2014/654/654_c_shambu_prasad.htm

http://www.academia.edu/14997588/Design_and_Fabrication_of_Bio-mass_Briquetting_Machine

http://www.academia.edu/14997588/Design_and_Fabrication_of_Bio-mass_Briquetting_Machine


Improving Traditional Rural Technologies
Jeffrey James
Springer, Nov 25, 1989


This book contends that large numbers in the Third World will become reliant on traditional rural technologies over the next thirty to forty years. The author is concerned that policy responses to this problem are insufficient and advocates a broader analytic framework to tackle the problem.
https://books.google.co.in/books?id=l-leCwAAQBAJ

Learning Theory - Contributors - Contributions, Theories and Tests

Learning Theory Map

http://cmapspublic3.ihmc.us/rid=1LNV3H2J9-HWSVMQ-13LH/Learning%20Theory.cmap



Contributors

Lave and Wenger
Pask
Taylor
Nonaka and Takeuchi
Argyris and Schon'
Kolb
Honey and Mumford
Fleming
Illich
Holt
Freire
Hargreaves
Montessori
Dewey
Milwood
von Glaserfield
Piaget
Vygotsky
Engelstrom
Bruner
Ausubel
Gardner
Bloom
Skinner

Planned Production System for India

Planned Economy For India
Visvesvaraya, M
1934, 1936

http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/HD/common/split_document.jsp?doc=1286.pdf1/15563/1/




http://cw.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415485432/49.asp


MEMOIRS OF  MY WORKING LIFE
SIR M. V1SVESVARAYA
1951
https://archive.org/stream/VisvesvarayaAutobiography/VisvesvarayaAutobiography_djvu.txt



Books of Visveswaraya
http://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/006629122


Reconstructing India
1920

https://ia802308.us.archive.org/9/items/reconstructingin00visvrich/reconstructingin00visvrich.pdf