Continuous production improvement concept for shipbuilding enterprises

Abstract

Aim. The presented study aims to investigate a relevant quality management method and to propose ways of adapting the continuous production improvement methodology to the operating conditions of a shipbuilding enterprise.Tasks. The authors describe a productive management system and effective lean production tools; popularize commitment to continuous improvement at every workplace and in every production process of a shipbuilding enterprise; describe an algorithm for the continuous improvement of production processes to increase labor productivity.Methods. This study uses systems analysis, synthesis, and methods of logical analysis to systematize existing approaches, basic tools, and methods of quality management, in particular the concept of continuous improvement for enterprises.Results. Adapting the concept of continuous improvement for shipbuilding enterprises and becoming a lean enterprise requires not only a special management style, but also a new way of working through new thinking and attitude to work. For this, corporate culture should focus providing value for the consumer and continuous improvement.Conclusions. The concept of continuous improvement and lean production based on a constant desire to eliminate all types of losses and a technology for steadily reducing costs; active involvement of employees in the transformation of the enterprise in the context of limited resources and strong competition — all this will increase the competitiveness and stability of the shipbuilding enterprise in the market.