Table 2.

Shingo principles, I4.0 and I5.0 evidence

Shingo model principlesExisting evidenceInterviewee IDAbsence evidenceI4.0 ReferenceI5.0 Reference
1. Respect Every IndividualIndividual kaizen prizesI1, I3, I4, I10Activities that promote individuality are not carried out regularly-Human-centricity; sustainability
Incentivized goals for annual kaizensI1, I4
QCC activityAll
Jishuken activityAll
2. Lead with HumilityKaizen promotion from GLI4, I10Difficulties in moving from suggestion to implementation-Human-centricity
Toyota Way - continuous improvement philosophyAll
3. Seek PerfectionTPS training for all workersI1, I2, I4, I5, I7, I8, I9, I10Lack of digital solutions for processes - some important information still recorded on paper-Resilience
Specific trainingI2, I8
Multi skill promotionI1, I4, I8
QCC, Jishuken and Kaizen activitiesAll
4. Embrace Scientific ThinkingA3 Project, JishuckenI1, I2, I4, I6, I7, I10Lack of safe-to-fail environment-Resilience
QCC, PDCA, RAC, follow-upI1, I2, I4, I5, I8, I10
5. Focus on ProcessToyota standard work Sheets - SWRS, SWCT, moving line, WSS, EWS, YamazumiI1, I5, I8, I9No digital technology to keep process visible - only physical boardsProcess digitalization - Microsoft Excel (VBA)Resilience
6. Assure Quality at the SourceSample-based tightening confirmation; Andon system; Stop-Call-Wait methodology; quality gatesI4, I5, I6No automated alerts and lack of real-time data analysis in some casesAutomated quality analysis - Microsoft Excel (VBA)Resilience
Pokayoke; built-in-quality philosophy; TPS trainingI1, I4, I9, I10
7. Flow and Pull ValuePull System - ERP (SAP)AllExcessive delays and bottlenecks specially in paint shop-Resilience
8. Think SystemicallyMorning meetings, Asakai, Seriichi and Yuiichi meetingsI1, I3, I4, I5, I7, I9, I10Ineffective communication regarding continuous improvement initiatives-Resilience
9. Create Constancy of PurposeGenchi Genbutso, quality committeesI1, I3, I4, I8Not all workers are aware of company’s long-term vision-Human-Centricity; sustainability
Biannual company’s status presentation to all workersAll
10. Create Value for the CustomerFTR (field technical reports)I3, I4, I5, I7, I10Limited analysis from costumer’s feedback-Resilience
Satisfaction surveysI4, I9, I10
Source(s): Authors’ own work

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