LEAN DEVELOPMENT Precisely align R&D processes with customer requirements

Measurable increases in efficiency and productivity can also be achieved for product design processes using lean management methods if the levers are applied correctly

Practice-oriented concepts

Lean Development

With its extensive expertise, LMX uses an innovative approach to optimize development areas through lean principles.

The key lever in Lean Development to improve business performance is the reduction of cycle time.

The implementation of Lean Development in a company follows a 3-step model based on the application of specific methodologies. The first step deals with the efficient self-organization of the development project members, e.g. with filing structures, work standards or problem solving techniques.

The second step focuses on improving the development process, e.g. through Obeya & Gemba control loops, visual management or improved efficiency in meetings.

The third step targets improving the multi-project landscape or R&D organization, e.g., through multi-project management, development for SCM, or total costs of ownership.

Specific types of waste in R&D

Unnecessary/ redundant features
External quality requirements
Redundant activities
Stop & Go activities
Frequent coordination
Duplicate development
Non-synchronized/uncoordinated activities
Incorrect deployment

Typical results of Lean Development

Optimization of processes
Shortening of lead times
Reduction of time to market
Increase in productivity
Increase in throughput of development projects
Increasing internal and external customer satisfaction
Improving transparency and communication

Christian Jagla
Partner

Phone: +49 211 63 55 89 60
Fax: +49 211 63 55 89 69
Email: info@lmx.eu

Lean Management & Digitization 2025 at Ruhr-University Bochum

Program 2025

Lean Administration

The concept of Lean Administration provides effective methods for optimizing processes and structures in indirect company areas. These include meaningful analysis tools for identifying potential and areas for action as well as effective approaches and methods for the sustainable optimization of process landscapes.

Lean Production

Waste-free production is the basis of the Lean Company. Following the example of major automotive manufacturers, numerous companies have designed precisely defined production systems with precisely coordinated process landscapes. The target is value stream-oriented production that functions without waste and is the decisive basis for the company's competitiveness.

Lean Maintenance

The target of lean maintenance organizations is to provide optimum support for plant availability while at the same time limiting costs to the minimum necessary.

Lean Service

The service and after-sales areas make a decisive contribution to capacity utilization, revenue generation and customer satisfaction. The service organization can also be effectively optimized through the use of lean management.

Lean Development

Measurable increases in efficiency and productivity can also be achieved for product design processes using lean management methods if the levers are applied correctly.