However, in recent times, many cases are getting published, which supports the fact
that organizations are attempting to implement various alternative methodologies
such as lean product development (LPD)/lean new product development (LNPD), agile
product development (APD)/agile new product development (ANPD), etc. to improve,
accelerate and re-engineer their EPD process. For instance, Uma et al. (2009) discussed
the basics of lean principles and wastes, LPD, lean tools and techniques for PD, lean
research and development structure, apart from proposing a fundamental framework
for applying lean to the PD process, especially for Indian automotive industries. They
described a case study to highlight the implementation challenges. On the other hand,
Vinodh et al. (2010) noted that concepts of APD are not yet explored in the pump
industry and demonstrated the application of APD using a case organization involved
in manufacturing pumps