LEAN CONSTRUCTION ENHANCEMENT AND EFFICIENT FLOW IN THE OPERATION OF MARINE FABRICATION USING SMART YARD SYSTEM: CASE STUDY ON SAPURA FABRICATION YARD, LUMUT, PERAK.

Abstract

Today, the adoption of new technology and procedures has enabled dramatic advances in Industry. Organizations who fail to perceive the influence of various technologies and fail to adapt to changing circumstances have been pushed out of the mainstream of construction operations on a justifiable basis, In Sapura Fabrication Yard, Smart Yard System are use in their operation process as a Lean Construction method. The aim of this study was to study the efficiency of the Smart Yard system in the yard operating process. By using survey questionnaires, data from the operation staff has been collected and analysed. The questionnaire and interview collect staff’ working information, Understanding on the system, experience in the system, and expectations from system. Using a survey questionnaire, data from operating personnel were collected and analysed. Questionnaires and interviews collected staff job information, service information, facilities and expectations from facility providers. This study aims to provide valuable insights to organizations operating Smart Yard Systems regarding efficiency flows in operations while using the system. A total of 105 questionnaires were collected and data were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) to investigate the status of the system's capabilities as a measure of lean construction that can eliminate all waste while improving efficiency in the operating process without compromising safety and quality to ensure customer satisfaction. Can be concluded, the use of this system can be an improvement for Lean Construction and improve flow efficiency.