Hardware-based teams can get the same benefits from agile over traditional processes that SW teams have discovered. Launched in 2016, the Modified Agile for Hardware Development helps product teams apply agile methods while addressing their complex needs, such as:
Learn more about the advantages of agile for hardware and how you can get started below.
The MAHD Framework is ideal for manufactured products that include a combination of mechanical components, electronics and software elements. The Framework is quickly being adopted by companies in a wide range of industries.
“The MAHD Framework is the only Agile methodology that truly understands hardware.”
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Learn about the elements and benefits of the MAHD Framework with a 6-page overview.
The MAHD Framework provides proven benefits for projects that range from incremental product improvements to complex innovative solutions.
With more focused development activities, reduction of risk and less waste, teams can go faster to deliver products on budget and on time.
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With MAHD methods, teams target the most valuable product attributes and use short learning cycles to ensure solutions satisfy customer needs and exceed expectations.
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Early visibility into project needs, areas of risk and required skills allows you to manage cross-discipline resources more efficiently, especially key shared project roles that can create bottlenecks.
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Starting with the MAHD On-ramp and through each Iteration of the project, cross-discipline teams collaborate to identify risk, find the best solutions and deliver on project milestones.
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The MAHD Framework Core focuses on project excellence from project conception until launch incorporating unique elements to successfully manage hw-based products.
Early, clear strategic vision to guide teams with the right priorities based on customer value.
Five key elements and collaborative activities to ensure your project is off to the right start.
Key to every organization’s success is having a pipeline of new opportunities. Agile methods are ideally suited to evaluating and managing innovation initiatives.
The Complete MAHD Framework expands on the core framework by using agile principles to manage every aspect of product development ranging from simple product changes to whole product portfolios.
Using a team-of-teams approach large and complex projects can be managed and stay true to agile principles.
Apply agile principles to optimize the whole product portfolio, manage product roadmaps, make better resource decisions and guide product strategy.
Once a product is released to manufacturing agile principles can help drive cost reductions, field upgrades and production improvements.
Following the MAHD Implementation roadmap can help you systematically build agile skills and develop a whole company culture of collaboration and rapid learning.
The first step of the MAHD implementation journey is understanding your situation, setting goals and building organizational support.
The best way to learn a new of working is by building a common understanding of agile methods and then implementing with a pilot project.
With learnings from your initial MAHD pilot project you’ll have the learning and insight to extend your agile way-of-working throughout your NPD process.
Many companies desire the benefits of Agile and have even tried directly applying Agile for SW methods to hardware-based product efforts with limited success. To learn more about the MAHD Framework, and how it can accelerate your NPD efforts, download the Intro to MAHD e-book or the Step-by-Step Guide to MAHD with a sample project from concept to launch.
Download the Introduction to MAHD E-book to learn about the key elements of the MAHD Framework including how to initiate projects, the MAHD On-ramp and tips to get started going MAHD.
To get an in-depth understanding of the MAHD Framework, follow the JavaBrew team as they develop an innovative new coffee maker from concept to launch in 9 steps.
The fastest way to learn if MAHD is right for you is to request a 45-minute overview and discussion of your situation. Whether you currently use Stage-Gate, Lean, SAFe or other methods, we can help you quickly learn the unique benefits of the MAHD Framework
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