Lean product development initiative achieves breakthrough performance levels
To improve its product development process, the Department for Technical Studies and Installations (TSI), a Belgian Armed Forces department responsible for project-based engineering work, employed several lean approaches. Pipeline VSM, rough-cut capacity planning, Kanban systems, standardization, and supplier partnerships were the primary methods for promoting flow. Two Lean Product Development principles were of major importance:…
BPIR Categories
3.6.1 Manage product/process/service development
3.4.1 Design product/process/service enhancements
14.3.2 Implement an improvement approach/method/technique
5.1.1 Plan key production & delivery processes