Agile project management to design a fully automated final assembly line to manufacture a seating structure for an automotive supplier
Companies today quite rightly expect faster and better results in interdisciplinary planning teams using agile project management. However, especially in the automotive sector, such approaches must be integrated within a classic project management setting. The consultants at BLSG help to design such a hybrid approach, which – if well selected – can take advantage of both worlds.
Industry
Automotive Supplier
Challenge
Development of a fully automated final assembly of a seat structure, which is expected to serve as a model for further innovation throughout the company
Integration of agile project management in a classic project management setting to achieve faster and better results in interdisciplinary planning teams
Solution
Training and qualification of the project team on agile project management
Implementation according to the SCRUM procedure:
- Set up Scrum-Room
- Moderation agile events
- Support as Scrum Master
- „On-the-job“ coaching of managers
- Introduction KANBAN-Tool
Result
Combining the advantages of classic and agile project management:
- Classic : Milestones and a project plan serve as a project framework
- Agile : Filling the framework with tasks for the team
Optimized communication process through continuous feedback and intensive exchange between all project participants