A strategic assessment of the twenty-tens barriers preventing the optimal implementation of lean management in the Lebanese construction industry. (3rd November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thoumy, Mira; Harb, Atef; El-Hajj, Claudette
• Is Part Of: International journal of productivity and quality management. Volume 37:Number 3(2022)
• Page Start: 323
• Page End: 343
• Publication Date: 2022-11-03
• Subjects: lean -- lean construction management -- LCM -- construction -- barriers -- implementation -- hinder -- success -- pitfalls; Quality control -- Management -- Periodicals; Industrial productivity -- Management -- Periodicals; 658.5005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1746-6474

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to present the major barriers that hinder the implementation of lean construction management (LCM) through a systematic evaluation based on a literature review of numerous journal articles, followed by a statistical analysis of data from a survey of 244 observations and by interviews with professionals in the field. Despite their knowledge of the critical success factors, not all LCM adopters are successful in reaping the benefits of the implementation; in fact, several barriers have been minimising the chances of fully prosperous projects. For an effective integration of lean, companies should overcome the barriers faced during the implementation. A survey of Lebanese construction professionals was used to identify these barriers. The findings revealed five groups of barriers hindering the implementation of LCM. This study identified a new barrier that is related to the Lebanese industry which is using relationships to conceal mistakes and tolerate delays.