Transformation to Lean Product Development – Approaches at Two Automotive Suppliers
Paper in proceeding, 2012

The transformation to a lean product development system was studied at two automotive suppliers. The study covers the transformation approach, the problems along the way, some early results of the transformation and a comparison between the two firms in this respect. Both strive to change their operations to add more value in their delivery to the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer). The results show that the transformations are experienced as positive in both firms. It is demonstrated that this success is due to methods and principles included in the lean product development framework.

development

lean

product

automotive

transformation

Author

Mikael Ström

Chalmers, Product and Production Development, Product Development

Mats Alemyr

Chalmers, Product and Production Development, Product Development

Stefan Bükk

Swerea

Göran Gustafsson

Chalmers, Product and Production Development, Product Development

Hans L Johannesson

Chalmers, Product and Production Development, Product Development

12th International Design Conference, DESIGN 2012; Dubrovnik; Croatia; 21 May 2012 through 24 May 2012

1847-9162 (ISSN)

Vol. DS 70 113-122

Subject Categories

Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics

Areas of Advance

Production

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