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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2013)
Original Research Article

A Simulation Game Framework for Teaching Lean Production

Ivo Da Silva
Bosch Security Systems S.A.
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Ana Raquel Xambre
GOVCOPP - Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policies, University of Aveiro
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Rui Borges Lopes
Department of Economics Management and Industrial Engineering, University of Aveiro
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Published 2013-06-30

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Keywords

  • Education,
  • Industrial engineering,
  • Lean production,
  • Simulation game

How to Cite

Da Silva, I., Xambre, A. R., & Lopes, R. B. (2013). A Simulation Game Framework for Teaching Lean Production. International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management, 4(2), 81–86. https://doi.org/10.24867/IJIEM-2013-2-110

Abstract

This paper introduces a new physical simulation game framework, which can be used in a classroom environment (for both students and professionals) to helpdemonstrate the applicability as well as the potential advantagesof lean production. The game provides a hands-on experience, focusing onexperimental learning, and thus enabling students/trainees to get a deeper understanding of the lean principles.The use of simulationgames is not, however, restricted to teaching, as it can also be used to test real-life implementations of production systems. By using the proposed game framework, professionals may have a cheap alternative to expensive simulation software.The game starts out by creating an unbalanced system.Throughout the iterations of the game, lean principles are introduced and implemented in the system, thus allowing students/trainees to understand how lean production can be implemented in organizations. The game elements, designof the initial system, as well as subsequentiterations, are presented and briefly discussed.

 

Article history: Received (04 February 2013); Revised (25March 2013); Accepted (25 March 2013)  

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