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The Lean Post / Articles / Lean Product Development at Ford

Product & Process Development

Lean Product Development at Ford

January 18, 2011

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Jim Morgan, director, Global Body Exterior and Stamping Business Unit Engineering at Ford, discusses lean product development methods in this Lean Blog podcast.

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An internationally-recognized management consultant and coach, Mark builds upon a deep education in engineering and management with practical experience working with executives and frontline employees in multiple industries to synthesize and practice methods, including lean management, continuous improvement, statistical methods, and people-centered leadership approaches. Mark has learned, practiced, and taught…

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