Taking the Leap to Agile Manufacturing: From Intention to a Successful Paradigm Shift

Abstract

The paper presents the agile principles with the needs origin analysis for the definition and design of a new business management paradigm (convergent to a business model) combining two dimensions: (1) organizational behavior related to their competitiveness on the market and (2) the internal environment characteristics focused on human resources management. In addition, there are presented the implementation phases of the proposed business model (as strategic options at the organizational level) and challenges for the organization`s project team, by underlining the leadership aspects as key issues in a successful implementation of agility throughout the company.