Lean game como ferramenta de implantação da cultura lean nas indústrias do estado do espírito santo

Abstract

One of the challenges in the lean culture implementation process is the choice of the learning method that guarantees the understanding of production waste and the proper application of lean tools, in a way that involves and engages all employees. In this context, the objective of this article is to analyze the teaching methods in the learning of Lean Manufacturing, which are: the traditional method and the teaching by gamification. The methodology used was a case study, in which the Lean Game was presented, an analog board game, which has been used as a tool for implementing lean culture in industries in Espírito Santo, being unprecedented in the state and with national projection. Data collection was carried out through a descriptive survey type survey for analysis and validation of the best teaching method and the Lean Game for the implementation of Lean Manufacturing. The results of learning by the method of teaching by gamification using the Lean Game proved to be satisfactory, attractive and preferred. Therefore, it is concluded that the Lean Game is an important tool for implementing the lean culture, as it involves and engages people, in addition to providing a better understanding of production waste and the application of lean tools.