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Previewing the LPPDE 2025 Conference with Geoff Neiley & Andrew Wagner

In this bonus episode of Lean Blog Interviews, host Mark Graban is joined by Geoff Neiley (chair) and Andrew Wagner (co-chair) of the Lean Product & Process Development Exchange (LPPDE).

The 2025 North America Conference will be held October 27–30 in Milwaukee, bringing together Lean practitioners, leaders, and innovators to share insights on reducing waste in product development, improving collaboration, and accelerating learning cycles.

Geoff and Andy share their Lean journeys, the history of LPPDE, and what attendees can expect this year. From keynote speakers to interactive sessions, they…

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