Mapping wastes in complex projects for Lean Product Development

A Simulation-Based Optimization Model for Scheduling New Product Development Projects in Research and Development Centers

a simulation-based optimization approach for the purpose of finding a near-optimal answer can be efficient and effective. In the present paper, first, the mathematical model for the project activity scheduling problem has been presented with a job shop approach. Then, using the Arena 14 software, the simulation model has been designed. Consequently, a numerical example has been solved via runni...

Strategies for Lean Product Development

Lean product development flow

A general holistic framework, also called a process—named “Lean Product Development Flow (LPDF)”—for organizing the engineering work of Product Development (PD), has been proposed as a contribution to the emerging field of Lean Systems Engineering. The framework is based on Lean Principles, with emphasis on PD value-pulling workflow pulsed by takt periods. The value is defined as (1) mission as...

Coping with Decisions on Deviations in Complex Product Development Projects

A strong need for resource efficiency within manufacturing companies have been driven extensively through pro-active planning and methods which have naturally resulted in an increased amount of strong couplings between product development projects, their activities, and resources. These strong couplings mean a high level of complexity where deviations are likely to occur on a regular basis whic...

Principles of Product Development Flow Second Generation Lean Product Development

This book is a comprehensive analysis of the concepts and principles associated with developing products. Throughout the book the author offers enumerated Principles of Flow – 175 in total – summarized and indexed in an appendix for easy reference, with each principle thoroughly explained in the text. A recurring theme is the distinction between product development and manufacturing, particular...