Article: LAMPD: a combined lean and agile model for product development Journal: International Journal of Agile Systems and Management (IJASM) 2025 Vol.18 No.6 pp.1 - 25 Abstract: Despite apparent differences, Lean and Agile product development methodologies share significant commonalities. This research integrates Lean and Agile product development methodologies for hardware contexts through a unified lean and agile model for product development (LAMPD). We examined case study implementations of both approaches, explored their integration potential, developed a comprehensive model, and evaluated its potential outcomes through expert assessment. Working with Atlas Copco Henrob, we systematically harmonised Lean PD principles with Agile frameworks by mapping relationships between 12 Agile Principles and the 5-phase Set-Based Concurrent Engineering process, identifying synergies and resolving conflicts. The resulting model integrates stage-gate processes with Scrum ceremonies and Kanban visualisation techniques across three development phases. Expert evaluation with 17 R&D professionals revealed strong support for the model, with practitioners identifying nine benefit categories, including enhanced communication, better risk management, and improved knowledge capture. The LAMPD process model provides a structured method to enhance efficiency and adaptability in hardware development while challenging traditional methodology dichotomies. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: LAMPD: a combined lean and agile model for product development

Authors: Glyn P. Fargher; Muhammad Khan; Ahmed Al-Ashaab

Addresses: Atlas Copco IAS UK Ltd., Deeside Industrial Park, Parkway One, Deeside, CH5 2NS, UK ' Data and AI Department, Northeastern University, Devon House, 58 St Katharine's Way, London, E1W 1LP, UK ' Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences (FEAS), Cranfield University, Building 50 Cranfield, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL, UK

Abstract: Despite apparent differences, Lean and Agile product development methodologies share significant commonalities. This research integrates Lean and Agile product development methodologies for hardware contexts through a unified lean and agile model for product development (LAMPD). We examined case study implementations of both approaches, explored their integration potential, developed a comprehensive model, and evaluated its potential outcomes through expert assessment. Working with Atlas Copco Henrob, we systematically harmonised Lean PD principles with Agile frameworks by mapping relationships between 12 Agile Principles and the 5-phase Set-Based Concurrent Engineering process, identifying synergies and resolving conflicts. The resulting model integrates stage-gate processes with Scrum ceremonies and Kanban visualisation techniques across three development phases. Expert evaluation with 17 R&D professionals revealed strong support for the model, with practitioners identifying nine benefit categories, including enhanced communication, better risk management, and improved knowledge capture. The LAMPD process model provides a structured method to enhance efficiency and adaptability in hardware development while challenging traditional methodology dichotomies.

Keywords: lean product development; agile product development; set-based concurrent engineering; SBCE; hardware development; Scrum; Kanban; stage-gate process; methodology integration; concurrent engineering.

DOI: 10.1504/IJASM.2025.149185

International Journal of Agile Systems and Management, 2025 Vol.18 No.6, pp.1 - 25

Received: 31 Oct 2024
Accepted: 14 Jul 2025
Published online: 16 Oct 2025 *

Title: LAMPD: a combined lean and agile model for product development

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