Lean Sourcing

In the multi-speed delivery model of ./pulse, where hardware and software evolve at different paces, traditional sourcing and requirements processes become bottlenecks.

Lean Sourcing enables modular, agile procurement by decoupling HW and SW, supporting just-in-time sourcing, and aligning supplier contracts with continuous integration cycles. This approach reduces dependencies, accelerates updates, and ensures supply chain resilience, making it essential for Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs).

• Lean Requirement Management (LeanRM) simplifies requirements management by focusing on value, reducing waste, and ensuring traceability at the speed of modern development. It replaces rigid, document-heavy processes with adaptive, iterative requirement flows that match the pace of SDV innovation.

• Supply Chain Management for SDVs shifts from static, hardware-driven logistics to a modular, software-first ecosystem. It unbundles HW and SW and enables agile contracts with fewer fixed requirements, allowing for faster integration, reduced risk, and better alignment with over-the-air (OTA) updates.

Together, these approaches create an adaptive framework that enables SDVs to evolve continuously, efficiently, and at scale.