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An attempt to implement agile management methods in a selected department of an enterprise

  • Research and Development Centre for Mechanical Appliances OBRUM Ltd

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Abstract

In the first part, the article presents Agile methodologies on the example of the Scrum method, including the scheme and basics of using this method, as well as examples of Agile implementation outside the IT. The second part presents an attempt to implement Scrum in the process engineering (PE) department of chosen company. The scope of tasks of the PE department and methods of operation before implementation of Agile methods was described and analysed, including problems that led to Agile implementation. The assumptions, applied methods and stages of implementation of the Scrum were presented. The first attempts to run process engineering department in accordance with the Scrum methodology were described, which resulted in positive results, but also problems that were identified, what called for adjustments in the way the department works using Scrum. The article ends with an attempt to assess effects of implementing described solutions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)36-43
Number of pages8
JournalInternational Journal of Modern Manufacturing Technologies
Volume11
Issue number3 Special Issue
Publication statusPublished - 2019

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

  • Agile project management
  • Implementation
  • Process engineering
  • Scrum

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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