Improving employee handover process in the middle of manufacturing projects: challenges and opportunities
Hynynen, Ekaterina (2025)
2025
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202504196997
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202504196997
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Efficient employee handovers are critical for mitigating disruptions and ensuring successful outcomes in manufacturing projects. This is particularly relevant for the intensive middle phases, characterised by peak workloads and operational complexity. Inadequately managed handovers during these critical phases can lead to project delays, resource constraints, decreased productivity, and increased risk to overall project success.
This study examines the key factors influencing handover efficiency in manufacturing and production related projects, emphasizing the importance of structured processes, proper documentation, clear communication, and adequate time allocation for transition. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were gathered through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with industry professionals. Additionally, project management frameworks, including the PMBOK Guide, risk management tools, and Agile methodologies, were reviewed to evaluate their applicability to the topic.
The research results demonstrate that a well-defined handover framework can enhance individual performance, support multi-team collaboration, and ultimately contribute to the overall success of manufacturing projects. By addressing these factors, project managers can mitigate operational disruptions, enhance team collaboration, and transform handovers into opportunities for efficiency and innovation in manufacturing projects.
This study examines the key factors influencing handover efficiency in manufacturing and production related projects, emphasizing the importance of structured processes, proper documentation, clear communication, and adequate time allocation for transition. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were gathered through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with industry professionals. Additionally, project management frameworks, including the PMBOK Guide, risk management tools, and Agile methodologies, were reviewed to evaluate their applicability to the topic.
The research results demonstrate that a well-defined handover framework can enhance individual performance, support multi-team collaboration, and ultimately contribute to the overall success of manufacturing projects. By addressing these factors, project managers can mitigate operational disruptions, enhance team collaboration, and transform handovers into opportunities for efficiency and innovation in manufacturing projects.