The Lean Machine
How Harley-Davidson Drove Top-Line Growth and Profitability with Revolutionary Lean Product Development
Summary:
The book details the transformation of Harley-Davidson's product development process, adopting lean principles to improve efficiency, speed, and profitability. It provides insights into the company's journey to revitalize its brand and product offerings through a customer-focused, waste-minimizing approach that led to significant business growth.
Key points:
1. Lean Thinking in Product Development: Oosterwal shows how Harley-Davidson applied lean principles to streamline product development, cut costs, and enhance motorcycle quality.
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