Does Stage-Gate Product Development still offer value?
For years, companies have been using the Stage-Gate Product Development process developed by Dr. Robert Cooper in the mid 1980’s. It was developed as a roadmap for conceiving, developing and…
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6 Ways to Reduce Unpredictability in Product Development
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8 Wastes of Product Development
As I write this post, I assume that the 8 Wastes of Manufacturing are pretty well documented and known. The 8 Manufacturing wastes (abbreviated as D.O.W.N.T.I.M.E) are Defects, Over-production, Waiting,…
Why Develop Products Faster?
Most businesses think that product is the most important thing, but without great leadership, mission and a team that delivers results at a high level, even the best product won’t…
Which comes first – Muda or Mura?
When people begin their lean journeys, they are usually taught about the 8 Wastes or Muda. The 8 Wastes are taught as the foundation of Lean. But the 8 Wastes…
Value vs Waste – Part II
In my last post, I wrote about how to define value and differentiate between value-added and non-value added activities. I thought about I could add value for my readers (customers)…
Value vs Waste
The Lean thinking journey begins with defining your customers and what customers will see as value-added in your product or service. Everything that doesn’t fall within that “value-add” bucket is…
What is Lean Product Development?
The purpose of Product Development is to create new products that improve the lives of customers. Companies in the Product Development space often struggle to make products that resonate with…