Survey Analysis on Project Management Practices in Manufacturing and Industrial Operations
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63282/3050-9262.IJAIDSML-V7I2P126Keywords:
Project Management, Manufacturing Industry, Industrial Operations, Agile Manufacturing, Smart Manufacturing, Operational EfficiencyAbstract
Project management is vital to manufacturing and industrial activities in enhancing productivity, operational efficiency, quality control, and project success. This survey paper also presents an analysis of practices of project management adopted in manufacturing industry from the aspect of planning, resource allocation, quality controlling, process improvement and technology integration. The study highlights the project management tools used in Agile Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and the importance of each tool in the following areas: Flexibility, Waste reduction, Quality improvement, Continuous improvement in the industrial field. Additionally, the paper discusses the factors affecting the trend of Industry 4.0 technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), automation, smart manufacturing systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems that are improving decision making, operational control, and production efficiency. The survey also highlights key challenges faced by manufacturers in project management, including project implementation costs, employee skill gaps, security risks, technology challenges, and a lack of willingness to embrace digital transformation. The results indicate that the most advanced technologies and best project management practices can be highly valuable in improving operational performance, sustainability and project outcomes. The use of AI-driven and sustainable project management models in the smart manufacturing industry should be investigated further in the future.
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