Application Of Agile Methodologies Research Articles

Agile in Automotive: A Literature Review

Abstract The automotive industry faces increasing pressure to adapt to rapidly changing market demands while maintaining efficiency and quality standards. Agile methodologies have gained attention to enhance flexibility, responsiveness, and innovation in automotive manufacturing and software development. This paper provides a comprehensive review of recent research trends and gaps in the application of agile methodologies within the automotive sector. We analyzed a dataset comprising articles from Scopus, Google Scholar, and Crossref, identifying key themes, such as hybrid lean-agile manufacturing, supply chain management, and automotive software development. Furthermore, we highlight emerging trends and potential areas for future research, including resilience in the automotive industry, integration of green practices, and cross-cultural perspectives.

Research on the implementation degree of agile project management methodologies in Russian IT–companies

In the dynamic development context of the information technology sector, especially crucial for Russia at the moment, the adoption of agile project management methodologies becomes a necessary step for companies to effectively respond to changes, enhance product quality, and achieve market success while maintaining competitiveness. Therefore, the aim of this research is to assess the degree of implementation of agile project management methodologies in IT companies in Russia. The study was conducted through online surveys of practicing specialists in the field of managing innovative projects. Specialists were asked a general question about their application of agile methodologies, as well as four questions regarding specific aspects: requirements gathering, planning, communication with clients, and team communication. The article describes which aspects of agile project management methodologies are practiced by surveyed specialists. In conclusion, it is noted that employees tend to use hybrid project management approaches more frequently than pure agile methodologies. Agile principles are more commonly integrated into client communication and team communication, and less so in requirements gathering and planning.

ВИКОРИСТАННЯ AGILE-МЕТОДОЛОГІЇ В КОНТЕКСТІ РІЗНИХ ВИДІВ БІЗНЕС-ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ

In the context of modern business, which requires a quick response to changes, improved communication and project management, the use of Agile methodologies becomes extremely relevant and an important factor for achieving success and competitive advantage of enterprises. The purpose of the article is to study the peculiarities of using Agile methodologies in the context of various types of business activities. Using a comparative analysis, the article considers the directions of implementation of Agile methodologies for such types of business activities as production of products, execution of works, provision of services, trade activities and commercial mediation. The study notes the role of Agile methodologies in improving the efficiency of work processes, increasing flexibility in project management and increasing responsiveness to changes in market requirements. The main differences in the application of Agile methodologies in the organization of production processes compared to the provision of services are highlighted, emphasizing the flexibility of Agile methodologies in adapting to various requirements and needs of business activities. It is noted that the Agile concept is effective in process activities, which is confirmed by the example of a quick service cafe. The suitability of Agile methodologies for the development of projects in a wide range of industries, including marketing, advertising and PR activities, is substantiated, which indicates the universality of the approach and its successful use in areas that require quick adaptation to changing market conditions and a high level of communication with clients. The effectiveness of the use of Agile methodologies in various sectors of economic activity from the point of view of project management, development of products and services, as well as in response to changes in market conditions is shown. This topic is important for understanding and promoting the benefits of Agile methodologies in modern business, stimulating further research and implementation of these practices to achieve competitive advantages in various industries. The results of the study will contribute to the improvement of the organization of work processes in various industries and areas of business, allowing enterprises to increase the speed of reaction to market changes and customer requirements.

Application of Agile Methodology in Managing the Healthcare Sector

The healthcare sector has gradually embraced effective project management for improved healthcare outcomes. This paper explores the application of the agile methodology for managing the healthcare sector. This study significantly contributes to the healthcare sector by providing insights into the application of Agile methodology, potentially enhancing healthcare management and patient outcomes. In this article, the author reviews ten peer-reviewed articles, analyses the findings, and generates three themes: Agile methodology development and implementation in the healthcare sector, the healthcare sector's readiness factors/levels for applying the agile methodology, and how agile methods improve healthcare outcomes. The findings across the three identified themes reiterate the crucial role of organizational leadership, flexible structures, and advanced technology in enhancing agility within the healthcare sector. Moreover, the studies highlight the potential of agile principles to enhance customer-centricity, customer satisfaction, and overall adaptability in healthcare organizations. The study recommends healthcare institutions priorities Agile competency development through training programs and cultivate a culture of adaptability to support Agile methodology adoption. Furthermore, it suggests quantitative research to validate readiness factors' influence, focusing on patient-centered outcomes and comparative studies between Agile and traditional healthcare approaches to bridge literature gaps.

Agile methodologies in times of pandemic: acquisition of employment skills in higher education

PurposeThis research aims to focus on analysing the opinion of university students on the effects that agile methodologies are having on their education during this time of pandemic that is affecting the normal functioning of on-site universities. Specifically, the authors intend to analyse the effect that different constructs have on the development of their skills for labour markets through the application of agile methodologies in blended learning. Thus, the authors will analyse the effects of intrinsic motivation, the interactivity of the system, the involvement of students, their engagement to these activities and their level of satisfaction with this training process.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted research based on the use of agile methodologies applied to higher education. To this end, various activities were designed within different subjects in marketing area. 115 business students were consulted, who valued their experience and the usefulness of this methodology in relation to the improvement of the learning process.FindingsThe results of the research show the usefulness of agile methodologies for university students. In addition, these methodologies allow them to develop certain skills that will be important for labour markets, such as teamwork, motivation and engagement to tasks to be developed.Originality/valueThe main value of this research lies in the application of a methodology from the business environment in higher education and the subsequent analysis of the students' assessment of these agile methodologies in terms of their usefulness for their professional future. Moreover, this application of agile methodologies has been carried out in an unusual environment due to the pandemic situation that has changed the usual development of face-to-face university training towards the application of e-learning methodologies.

A Study on the Application of Agile Methodology to Improve Software Development Quality

A Study on the Application of Agile Methodology to Improve Software Development Quality

Application of agile methodology at industrial manufacturing as part of the Industry 4.0

Many industrial manufacturing and enterprises are currently undergoing a digital transformation phase. The digital transformation of a manufacturing is a complex and multilateral process that affects almost all levels of production. For some, this is a necessary step that will reduce production costs, for others it is an opportunity to rethink the business processes of building a full-fledged digital production with the implementation of the concepts of Industry 4.0. This transition is mainly based on the principles of data collection, storage and processing, followed by analysis and the possibility of impact on production. But also an important factor is the approach to planning the activities of the enterprises. At the same time, the combination of flexible management methodologies with the possibility of obtaining data on the state of production will allow bringing existing business processes to a new level.

The Interactive Dimension of Creating Cultural Artifacts Using Agile Methodologies

The authors consider symbolic interactionism to be a suitable theoretical framework to analyze projects in creative sectors because it affords ample space for individual and collective creativity. Furthermore, teams working on different cultural artifacts establish a negotiated order (interactionist term coined by A. L. Strauss) among artists, managers, the audience, and sponsors, et cetera, by discussing and translating various meanings and perspectives. This is especially noticeable when projects are managed using an agile methodology. The application of agile methodologies in creative sectors is a relatively new idea, although it seems to be in harmony with the nature of artistic work. For instance, it implies the acceptance of unpredictability and flexibility while also recognizing the ability and individuality of project participants. There are also specific problems related to the personalities of the artists and the irregularities and discontinuities inherent in the process of creation. The first part of the article raises the topic of creativity in symbolic interactionism. This perspective is subsequently extended to teamwork in creative sectors employing the description of collective work in Howard Becker’s book entitled Art Worlds as an example. The authors reflect on other contemporary works explaining the cultural shift transpiring during the move from the analog age to the current digital age and its influence on the process of creation in the world of artists. This leads to a discussion of distributed agility, a concept stemming from agile management. The various agile methods are mentioned and shortly characterized; we also present a succinct depiction of historical perspective. The literature on the use of agile methods in creative sectors is referred to along with some of the challenges they face. The need to develop an agile management methodology specifically for creative industries is emphasized. This article utilizes the literature on symbolic interactionism to explain group dynamics by drawing analogies with agile management.

USER-CENTERED DESIGN IN AGILE METHODOLOGIES

Nowadays, although the user experience is considered a differential in the development of digital products, research, ideation, and evaluation activities are compromised in the user's research. This article aims to investigate the study of users aligned with the application of agile methodologies in the development of digital products in the Brazilian market.

Application of Agile methodologies for software development

In this work explored evolution of software lifecycle models firstly to lightweight and then to agile software development methodologies, and factors that have led to a search for ways to improve approaches to software development. Also compared "outdated" development designing approaches with modern flexible and made conclusions whether the advantage of the latter over the firsts is absolute and whether or not they and only they should be used in practice or maybe older approaches still have their advantages and it is too early to exclude them.

Application of agile methodologies in software development

The paper presents the potentials for the development of software using agile methodologies. Special consideration is devoted to the potentials and advantages of use of the Scrum methodology in the development of software and the relationship between the implementation of agile methodologies and the software development projects.

IT and Business Can Succeed in BI by Embracing Agile Methodologies

While the potential benefits from BI are vast, organizations have struggled to successfully deploy it. BI applies myriad advanced techniques, performed by the firm’s Information Technology (IT) group, to fulfill the reporting, analysis, and decision-support needs of the Lines of Business. Two of the greatest challenges in BI are accurately and continuously communicating requirements from the business to IT and quickly yet affordably delivering the requested functionality from IT to the business. Companies can overcome these challenges by embracing a prescribed set of Agile development methodologies for BI. This paper examines the history of selected systems development approaches, weighs the advantages and disadvantages of prevailing practices, and ultimately recommends a path forward to succeeding in BI through the application of Agile methodologies.