CMMI-Based Lean Risk Management (LRM) Framework for Lean Implementation in Mining ( Built on the Risk Management Process Area of CMMI )

Abstract

The paper proposes a new CMMI-based  risk management framework for lean implementation. Any  process improvement framework implementation is  subject to many unknowns and uncertainties. Generally  new process improvement framework starts with certain  assumptions, dependencies, and limitations, which may  convert into a potential problem or risks. Those risks need  to be managed in a systematic and structured way. Lean is  one of the most widely used process improvement  framework across the industry and in varied domains &  spheres of the organisation. Mining organizations are also  implementing lean but with a very limited benefits and  success. The successful and rewarding lean  implementation has been a big challenge for the process  improvement experts & lean practitioners. It requires a  robust risk management strategy to mitigate unforeseen  events and potential issues. The paper proposes CMMI’s  Risk Management-based framework for managing the  risks during lean implementation. It will propose multiple  levels of process areas & practices. The framework will be  based on the multiple levels of capability / maturity rating  system as defined in CMMI V1.3. There are some  limitations of using the framework and its should be  customized as per the organizational requirements. Also, further enhancement can be done by adding more tools,  techniques and practices, which will make it more robust.