Posts by Rob Allen
Limited Knowledge of DFSS and Dfx Can Lead to Sub-Optimal Designs
Many of the Dfx disciplines only focus on the cost-side of the equation, while DFSS is a more holistic approach that helps ensure a design is optimized to maximize customer value and minimize cost.
Read MoreCombining Stakeholder Interviews with a Maturity Assessment Tool
Stakeholder interviews can provide baseline knowledge to create a comprehensive business process improvement plan and maturity assessment.
Read MoreA Continuous Improvement Maturity Assessment
A detailed maturity assessment tool can significantly improve initiative implementation.
Read MoreBusiness Process Assessments – Stakeholder Interviews
While there are numerous business process assessment methodologies, this article will cover an ‘interview’ type assessment. This approach is very high-level and perhaps anecdotal, but it is based on “seek first to understand”, ideally performed by an objective observer or outside consultancy First let’s list a few fundamentals that might be considered as part of…
Read MoreBe Like Elon – Examining Elon Musk’s Product Development Thought Process
“I consider one of my core responsibilities in running companies to have an environment where great engineers can flourish.” Below is a link to a video where Elon is elaborating on his product development thought process. https://youtu.be/Jgw-_hlFQk4?si=gjKQtYs1Y08oKXRP Summarized in 5 recommendations: 1. Make requirements less dumb 2. Delete the part or process 3. Simplify or…
Read MoreLeveraging The SCOR Model For Inventory Management
The SCOR model can be leveraged to assess and improve supply chains / value streams, directly leading to improved operational performance.
Read MoreLeveraging The Supply Chain Operations Reference Model
The SCOR model can be leveraged to assess and improve supply chains / value streams, directly leading to improved operational performance.
Read MoreNPI Materials Management and The Value Stream Perspective
A supply chain / value stream analysis emphasizing planning and enablement can significantly improve NPI materials management.
Read MoreDistinguishing Materials Management from Project Management
The goal of NPI materials management is to monitor and execute the desired item (part) and BOM status according to the NPI prototype and production plan.
Read MoreFundamentals of Managing an Outsourced (CM) Value Stream
This article will cover the management of a contract manufacturer (CM) value stream from the perspective of a company that has outsourced the manufacturing of its product. A typical CM model is most likely “turn-key” such that the “Company” purchases the only finished goods from the CM. Part/component purchases are a shared responsibility between the…
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