Lean principles, behaviors and implementation strategies for the automotive product design and development
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Author(s)
Koa, Lee Y. (Lee Yue), 1963-
Advisor(s)
Steven D. Eppinger and Charles H. Fine.
Date Issued
2003
Publisher
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Abstract
This thesis applies lean enterprise principles to the product development process at Ford Motor Company. Based on an internship, the author conducted a detailed study of three Ford product development sub-processes: head lamp appearance design, road load testing, and prototype build process. The value-added activities and wastes are analyzed using a value-stream mapping approach. Lean solutions are proposed in each case and for the overall organization. The last part of the thesis suggests the future research direction.
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Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering; and, (M.B.A.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management; in conjunction with the Leaders for Manufacturing Program at MIT, 2003.
Includes bibliographical references (leaf 76).
Subjects
Mechanical Engineering.
Sloan School of Management.
Leaders for Manufacturing Program.
MIT Department
Leaders for Manufacturing Program at MIT
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering
Sloan School of Management
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