Many companies have maximised lean in their processes, but fewer have applied lean techniques to their products, according to Jim Dowell, a Practitioner for The Manufacturing Institute
Designing products in an un-coordinated manner and in pockets of isolation usually spells failure to launch or less profit. Having a structured and managed product development process and getting the relevant people involved is crucial. Firstly, identify the needs of your customers. Profitability depends on creating products to meet these needs quickly and at the…
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