Advancements in Systems Management and Engineering as Drivers for Organizational Competitiveness

A special issue of Systems (ISSN 2079-8954).

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Dear Colleagues,

In recent times, systems management and engineering have gained crucial importance in the search for long-lasting solutions to complex problems in the quest of boosting not only competitiveness, but also sustainability in organizations worldwide. This Special Issue focuses on the recent progress in systems management and engineering, highlighting their interaction with vital fields, such as health, transportation, processes to create goods or services, environment, among others.

Systems-based project management and systems engineering have become essential for designing and directing large-scale projects efficiently and effectively. Professionals can optimize resource allocation, reduce risk, and ensure project success by taking a holistic view of systems and considering their interconnections. This Special Issue explores advanced approaches and best practices in systems management and engineering, highlighting their applications in various areas.

Additionally, original research that explores how systems management and engineering can be applied to optimize healthcare delivery, improve patient outcomes, and address emerging health threats, thus promoting health equity and resilience, is of great interest. On the other hand, it is crucial to examine how integrating systems engineering principles and intelligent technologies can lead to more efficient, accessible, and environmentally friendly mobility solutions in transportation.

Finally, we are interested in original research that examines how systems thinking can inform decision making in environmental management, addressing challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution as a consequence of daily operations of traditional production systems used to create goods or services.

This Special Issue seeks to offer a comprehensive overview of the recent advances in systems management and engineering for sustainable development, with the aim of inspiring collaboration and innovation in the face of the multifaceted challenges of the 21st century.

Dr. Yolanda Baez-Lopez
Dr. Jorge Limon-Romero
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  • systems
  • management
  • sustainability
  • health
  • transportation
  • production systems

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Barriers Hindering the Successful Deployment of GLSS in Organizations: Findings from an Empirical Study
by Monserrat Perez-Burgoin, Jorge Limon-Romero, Diego Tlapa, Armando Perez-Sanchez, Guilherme Tortorella and Yolanda Baez-Lopez
Systems 2024, 12(11), 483; https://doi.org/10.3390/systems12110483 - 13 Nov 2024
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Given the growing interest in manufacturing’s environmental effects, understanding the impact of improvement strategies on sustainability is critical. This study focuses on the implementation of Green Lean Six Sigma (GLSS) in the Mexican manufacturing sector, an area where research is limited, particularly concerning [...] Read more.
Given the growing interest in manufacturing’s environmental effects, understanding the impact of improvement strategies on sustainability is critical. This study focuses on the implementation of Green Lean Six Sigma (GLSS) in the Mexican manufacturing sector, an area where research is limited, particularly concerning the barriers to successful outcomes. Through the development of a structural equation model using SPSS software,,version 25, 64-bit edition, key barriers such as lack of investment, insufficient participation, ineffective infrastructure, and lack of training were identified as the primary challenges to GLSS implementation. This study also highlights the interrelationships between these barriers and their influence on project success, emphasizing the role of insufficient participation as a critical mediating factor. This insight allows for a deeper understanding of how these obstacles affect the benefits of GLSS initiatives. The findings offer valuable guidance for researchers and practitioners, providing tools to enhance the effectiveness of GLSS implementation in the manufacturing industry. The study’s marginal contribution lies in its identification of key barriers and the introduction of insufficient participation as a mediating factor, offering a more comprehensive understanding of their impact on project success and contributing to improved GLSS adoption strategies. Full article
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Research on Safety Decision-Making Behavior in Megaprojects
by Xuekelaiti Haiyirete, Xiaochang Gan and Jian Wang
Systems 2024, 12(8), 315; https://doi.org/10.3390/systems12080315 - 22 Aug 2024
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This research takes the construction companies and supervision units of megaprojects as the research objects and studies safety issues in construction decision-making for megaprojects. Using evolutionary game theory, we construct an evolutionary game model of safety decision-making behavior for construction companies and supervision [...] Read more.
This research takes the construction companies and supervision units of megaprojects as the research objects and studies safety issues in construction decision-making for megaprojects. Using evolutionary game theory, we construct an evolutionary game model of safety decision-making behavior for construction companies and supervision units based on the bounded rationality assumption. The interaction and dynamic patterns of safety behaviors between the two construction entities are analyzed. Additionally, system dynamics Vensim PLE 10.2.1 software is employed to simulate and analyze the behavior of single entities as well as the impact of exogenous variables on the safety decision-making choices of both units. The research results indicate that positive choices in safety behavior decision-making contribute to enhancing the stability of megaproject construction. Exogenous variables significantly influence the safety behavior decisions of both the construction companies and the supervision units in megaprojects. An increase in cooperation benefits between the two parties fosters their active collaboration in completing mega engineering projects. This research promotes cooperation between construction companies and supervision units during a construction process and provides a reference for the safe and orderly implementation and development of megaprojects. Full article
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