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5 Lessons in Lean Product Development from the Wright Brothers

Oct. 24, 2016
The Lean approach is all about delivering a great product without wasting or underusing time and resources. When it came to building the first airplane, the Wright brothers had far less money, fewer resources, and a smaller team than any of their major competitors.
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