Contribution of Lean Principles in the Information Systems Development: An Experience Based on a Practical Case

Abstract

Due to the increasing mechanization of industry, resultant from the technological changes combined with human best practices, it is possible to produce keeps getting better at reduced costs. The need to reduce costs and increase the service level to achieve continuous improvement in internal processes derives, on the one hand, from the strong competitiveness, and on the other, on consumers increasingly informed and demanding, requesting reduced delivery times, lower prices and quality levels of excellence. Efficiently manage resources and processes, reduce errors and maximize productivity should be the strategic foundation for organizations become more competitive and effective. Through improved information management mechanisms it is possible to make processes more efficient on which is included the development process of Information Systems (IS). In this context, this project aims to demonstrate the gains associated with good information management, combined with the Lean Thinking (LT) methodology in order to produce adequate and quality products (i.e. IS) by reducing the resources, time and information without added value associated.