Enhancing Efficiency in the Maritime Industry Through Lean Practices: A Critical Literature Review of Benefits and Barriers

Ângela Neves, Radu Godina, Stein Ove Erikstad

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Abstract

The maritime industry is an important sector of the world economy, facing many challenges. Lean tools can have a significant impact on reducing waste, time and costs, and increasing efficiency. This paper aims to identify and categorise the different lean practices implemented in the maritime industry and the main barriers and benefits of their implementation through a systematic literature review. This categorisation is intended to improve the understanding of lean practices and their benefits and to contribute to the decision making of stakeholders for their implementation. The analysis of the selected articles suggests that the implementation of these practices is effective in the context of the maritime industry, having as main benefits the increase of efficiency, and cost reduction. It was also possible to see that the vast majority of studies do not specify the lean tools used. The lack of knowledge, know-how, training of workers, and the lack of management involvement were identified as the main barriers to the implementation of these initiatives. However, further research is needed in this industry, namely in quantifying the impacts and identifying best practices for the implementation of these initiatives.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFlexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing: Establishing Bridges for More Sustainable Manufacturing Systems
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of FAIM 2023, June 18–22, 2023, Porto, Portugal, Volume 2: Industrial Management
EditorsFrancisco J. G. Silva, Luís Pinto Ferreira, José Carlos Sá, Maria Teresa Pereira, Carla M. A. Pinto
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer
Pages293-306
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-031-38165-2
ISBN (Print)978-3-031-38164-5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event32nd International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, FAIM 2023 - Porto, Portugal
Duration: 18 Jun 202322 Jun 2023

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering
PublisherSpringer
ISSN (Print)2195-4356
ISSN (Electronic)2195-4364

Conference

Conference32nd International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, FAIM 2023
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityPorto
Period18/06/2322/06/23

Keywords

  • Lean manufacturing
  • Maritime Industry
  • Ports
  • Supply Chain

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