Irresistibly, Lean has been well-known among manufacturers around the world for quite sometimes due to Toyota success story of Toyota Production System (TPS) or so-called Lean manufacturing. Now that many organizations are going toward the concept of Lean enterprise, this thesis tries to study about Lean Product Development System (LPDS) which is a part it. Owing to the fact that LPDS is a socio-technical system originated from Japanese cultural background, to understand and should how LPDS is adopted in Swedish organizations become our main purpose. The thesis consists of three research questions- i.e. 1) what are pros and cons of LPDS, 2) what is Swedish style LPDS and how does it compare to the original Japanese one, and 3) should Swedish companies transform LPDS into their organizations; if yes, how. This study adopts a cultural framework to analyze and compare the Swedish LPDS and the Japanese one. The thesis can be separated into three main theoretical parts- i.e. LPDS, cultures, and change management. Two managers from two companies, one LPDS consultant, and one PhD student were interviewed for empirical data. Regarding to the first research question, both primary (interview) and secondary data are used; in order to analyze advantages and weaknesses of LPDS. Then, based on a literature review and empirical findings, Swedish LPDS principles were concluded and compared to the Japanese ones according to the second research question. Lastly, Swedish cultures, creativity perspective, and change management theories were deployed to provide managerial guidelines on how Swedes interpret and adopt LPDS in their organizations.   Accordingly, there are several pros and cons of LPDS (e.g. systematic decision making enhancement, transparency of information sharing, dynamic organizational learning) and they occur along the process of LPDS transformation into organizations. For cons, conclusion as of now is that most of LPDS weaknesses come from the method level, in which no one really knows what the real "Lean" is and leads to misinterpretation of principles. Owing to the fact that LPDS is a socio-technical system, it requires firms to adapt their strategies and cultures before adopting LPDS principles. Hence, LPDS needs to be interpreted and put into use case by case, depending on organizational characteristics. There are 14 principles of Swedish LPDS as concluded in this study. They are both similar and different from the Japanese original ones. The basic principles of LPDS, which are standardization, supplier involvement, continuous improvement, and visualization, are employed explicitly in both Japanese and Swedish LPDS. Moreover, both apply set-based concurrent engineering, front-loading, leveled product development process, and cross-functional team in NPD projects in their LPDS practices. The main differences are that Swedish LPDS focuses more on enhancing creativity than those of Japanese. Moreover, leadership style differs due to different cultural background. Besides, some other minor differences are also pointed out in this report. This leads to an answer to the last research question. Swedes should adopt LPDS in incremental manners to develop their organizations into the direction lead by LPDS, while preserving the creativity which is beneficial to product development processes. Finally, some guidelines of LPDS interpretation and adoption are also suggested based on change management theories and Swedish cultures.

A abordagem tradicional de gestão de projetos trata como similares todos os projetos, sem considerar o contexto de cada um, e carece de uma fundamentação teórica mais ampla e aprofundada. Nesta abordagem, projetos mais complexos, nos quais, muitas vezes, as soluções somente emergem ao longo do projeto, são gerenciados da mesma forma que projetos simples, com objetivos claros e soluções evidentes. Como consequência, os projetos, em sua maioria, não têm atingido seus propósitos, deixando assim de agregar valor às organizações, além de gerar litígios entre clientes e empresas executoras. Alternativamente à abordagem tradicional, o presente trabalho abordou um modelo de Sistema de Gestão de Projeto (SGP) para os projetos de instalações industriais baseado nos princípios de Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), associado às práticas de Lean Project Delivery System (LPDS) e termos comerciais voltados a contratos relacionais. É uma forma de gerir projetos de maneira mais colaborativa entre as partes, através da construção de times integrados, compartilhamento de riscos e benefícios, redução das perdas no processo e geração de valor. Inicialmente, o presente trabalho buscou caracterizar as práticas correntes da gestão de projetos de instalação industrial, por meio de um estudo de caráter exploratório realizado numa indústria de base. Posteriormente, foram realizadas entrevistas com agentes chaves de clientes e executores, com o objetivo de coletar a experiência destes agentes com as práticas correntes. Adicionalmente às entrevistas, foram realizados dois estudos de caso breves em projetos de construção. Através da análise das entrevistas e casos estudados, foi possível levantar as principais barreiras e oportunidades para implantação desta nova abordagem no contexto industrial brasileiro. Por fim, o presente trabalho desenvolveu um modelo para a implantação gradual desta nova abordagem para gestão dos projetos de instalações da indústria de base, levando em consideração o contexto atual e o patamar a ser alcançado. / The traditional project management approach treats projects similarly without enough consideration of the context, and needs a broader and deeper theoretical foundation. In this approach, complex projects, in which solutions only emerge along the process, are managed similarly to simple projects, which have clear objectives and known solutions. Moreover, processes are assumed to be sequential and fragmented, and being divided in many small parts. Consequently, the majority of projects do not achieve their purposes, being ineffective in terms of generating value for stakeholders, and there is often litigation between client and contractors. As an alternative to the traditional approach, this study discusses a new form of Project Delivery System (PDS) to be used in industrial installation projects, based on Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) principles, associated with Lean Project Delivery System (LPDS) practices, and the commercial terms of relational contracts. In this PDS, project management is based on collaboration and integration among parts, and risks and benefits are shared, reducing process waste and improving value generation. Initially, this study sought to understand the existing project management practices in industrial installation projects, through an exploratory study on a base industry. Then, a set of interviews was carried out with key stakeholders, such as clients and subcontractors, with the aim of collecting data about their experience with existing practices. Additionally, two brief case studies in construction projects that had some innovative project management practices were undertaken. Based on the interviews and cases studies, the main barriers and opportunities for use the new PDS approach in the Brazilian industrial context were identified. Finally, a model for the gradual implementation of the proposed PDS in base industry projects was built, considering the current state and the desired state of project management practices.

A abordagem tradicional de gestão de projetos trata como similares todos os projetos, sem considerar o contexto de cada um, e carece de uma fundamentação teórica mais ampla e aprofundada. Nesta abordagem, projetos mais complexos, nos quais, muitas vezes, as soluções somente emergem ao longo do projeto, são gerenciados da mesma forma que projetos simples, com objetivos claros e soluções evidentes. Como consequência, os projetos, em sua maioria, não têm atingido seus propósitos, deixando assim de agregar valor às organizações, além de gerar litígios entre clientes e empresas executoras. Alternativamente à abordagem tradicional, o presente trabalho abordou um modelo de Sistema de Gestão de Projeto (SGP) para os projetos de instalações industriais baseado nos princípios de Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), associado às práticas de Lean Project Delivery System (LPDS) e termos comerciais voltados a contratos relacionais. É uma forma de gerir projetos de maneira mais colaborativa entre as partes, através da construção de times integrados, compartilhamento de riscos e benefícios, redução das perdas no processo e geração de valor. Inicialmente, o presente trabalho buscou caracterizar as práticas correntes da gestão de projetos de instalação industrial, por meio de um estudo de caráter exploratório realizado numa indústria de base. Posteriormente, foram realizadas entrevistas com agentes chaves de clientes e executores, com o objetivo de coletar a experiência destes agentes com as práticas correntes. Adicionalmente às entrevistas, foram realizados dois estudos de caso breves em projetos de construção. Através da análise das entrevistas e casos estudados, foi possível levantar as principais barreiras e oportunidades para implantação desta nova abordagem no contexto industrial brasileiro. Por fim, o presente trabalho desenvolveu um modelo para a implantação gradual desta nova abordagem para gestão dos projetos de instalações da indústria de base, levando em consideração o contexto atual e o patamar a ser alcançado. / The traditional project management approach treats projects similarly without enough consideration of the context, and needs a broader and deeper theoretical foundation. In this approach, complex projects, in which solutions only emerge along the process, are managed similarly to simple projects, which have clear objectives and known solutions. Moreover, processes are assumed to be sequential and fragmented, and being divided in many small parts. Consequently, the majority of projects do not achieve their purposes, being ineffective in terms of generating value for stakeholders, and there is often litigation between client and contractors. As an alternative to the traditional approach, this study discusses a new form of Project Delivery System (PDS) to be used in industrial installation projects, based on Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) principles, associated with Lean Project Delivery System (LPDS) practices, and the commercial terms of relational contracts. In this PDS, project management is based on collaboration and integration among parts, and risks and benefits are shared, reducing process waste and improving value generation. Initially, this study sought to understand the existing project management practices in industrial installation projects, through an exploratory study on a base industry. Then, a set of interviews was carried out with key stakeholders, such as clients and subcontractors, with the aim of collecting data about their experience with existing practices. Additionally, two brief case studies in construction projects that had some innovative project management practices were undertaken. Based on the interviews and cases studies, the main barriers and opportunities for use the new PDS approach in the Brazilian industrial context were identified. Finally, a model for the gradual implementation of the proposed PDS in base industry projects was built, considering the current state and the desired state of project management practices.

A abordagem tradicional de gestão de projetos trata como similares todos os projetos, sem considerar o contexto de cada um, e carece de uma fundamentação teórica mais ampla e aprofundada. Nesta abordagem, projetos mais complexos, nos quais, muitas vezes, as soluções somente emergem ao longo do projeto, são gerenciados da mesma forma que projetos simples, com objetivos claros e soluções evidentes. Como consequência, os projetos, em sua maioria, não têm atingido seus propósitos, deixando assim de agregar valor às organizações, além de gerar litígios entre clientes e empresas executoras. Alternativamente à abordagem tradicional, o presente trabalho abordou um modelo de Sistema de Gestão de Projeto (SGP) para os projetos de instalações industriais baseado nos princípios de Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), associado às práticas de Lean Project Delivery System (LPDS) e termos comerciais voltados a contratos relacionais. É uma forma de gerir projetos de maneira mais colaborativa entre as partes, através da construção de times integrados, compartilhamento de riscos e benefícios, redução das perdas no processo e geração de valor. Inicialmente, o presente trabalho buscou caracterizar as práticas correntes da gestão de projetos de instalação industrial, por meio de um estudo de caráter exploratório realizado numa indústria de base. Posteriormente, foram realizadas entrevistas com agentes chaves de clientes e executores, com o objetivo de coletar a experiência destes agentes com as práticas correntes. Adicionalmente às entrevistas, foram realizados dois estudos de caso breves em projetos de construção. Através da análise das entrevistas e casos estudados, foi possível levantar as principais barreiras e oportunidades para implantação desta nova abordagem no contexto industrial brasileiro. Por fim, o presente trabalho desenvolveu um modelo para a implantação gradual desta nova abordagem para gestão dos projetos de instalações da indústria de base, levando em consideração o contexto atual e o patamar a ser alcançado. / The traditional project management approach treats projects similarly without enough consideration of the context, and needs a broader and deeper theoretical foundation. In this approach, complex projects, in which solutions only emerge along the process, are managed similarly to simple projects, which have clear objectives and known solutions. Moreover, processes are assumed to be sequential and fragmented, and being divided in many small parts. Consequently, the majority of projects do not achieve their purposes, being ineffective in terms of generating value for stakeholders, and there is often litigation between client and contractors. As an alternative to the traditional approach, this study discusses a new form of Project Delivery System (PDS) to be used in industrial installation projects, based on Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) principles, associated with Lean Project Delivery System (LPDS) practices, and the commercial terms of relational contracts. In this PDS, project management is based on collaboration and integration among parts, and risks and benefits are shared, reducing process waste and improving value generation. Initially, this study sought to understand the existing project management practices in industrial installation projects, through an exploratory study on a base industry. Then, a set of interviews was carried out with key stakeholders, such as clients and subcontractors, with the aim of collecting data about their experience with existing practices. Additionally, two brief case studies in construction projects that had some innovative project management practices were undertaken. Based on the interviews and cases studies, the main barriers and opportunities for use the new PDS approach in the Brazilian industrial context were identified. Finally, a model for the gradual implementation of the proposed PDS in base industry projects was built, considering the current state and the desired state of project management practices.