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The research aims to implement the Lean and Agile Model for Product Development (LAMPD) in a manufacturing context and assess its impacts.

February 19, 2026Concurrent EngineeringOpen Access

An industrial application of the lean and agile model for product development: A manufacturing case study

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GFGlyn P. FargherAtlas Copco (United States)MAMarwan AboudaberCranfield University TBThomas BruneauCranfield University

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This case study implements the Lean and Agile Model for product development in manufacturing, showing significant design improvements and adaptability.

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The research aims to implement the Lean and Agile Model for Product Development (LAMPD) in a manufacturing context and assess its impacts.
Empirical application of LAMPD over a 4-month case study at Atlas Copco Henrob.
Focus on enhancing a rivet feeder system for automotive manufacturing.
Integration of Set-Based Concurrent Engineering and Agile methodologies across three project phases.
Achieved a 53% reduction in component count.
Eliminated two sensors from the design.
Improved system reliability by reducing false readings from 12% to near zero.

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Fargher et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6996a7efecb39a600b3ee225 https://doi.org/10.1177/1063293x261423822

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This case study implements the Lean and Agile Model for product development in manufacturing, showing significant design improvements and adaptability.

An industrial application of the lean and agile model for product development: A manufacturing case study

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An industrial application of the lean and agile model for product development: A manufacturing case study

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