IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON LEAN PRODUCTION SYSTEM: ANALYTICAL STUDY AT THE STATE ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION COMPANY/MIDDLE EUPHRATES PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION BRANCH

Abstract

This research reviews impact of information technology on  realization of  principles of  lean production system. We analyze  relationship between information technology and  lean production system.  Lean production system is studied according to  degree of use of information technology and  type of information technology used. Research results have shown that all dimensions of information technology variables have a positive impact on  lean production system. Information technology was fully applicable to  lean production system. All five hypotheses were positive and supportive, thus achieving  results of  desired objectives. Research attempted to provide a modern theoretical framework on research variables as well as an analytical working framework for  views of a sample of senior and middle administrations of  state electric power transmission company/middle euphrates project implementation branch, representing  independent information technology variable in  following dimensions. (physical components, software, human resources, databases and communication networks)  variable adopted is  lean production system with its four dimensions. (organization of  5s workplace, overall production maintenance, production on time and continuous improvement).