Product Lifecycle Process
AI enabled Product Validation and Competitiveness
Performing validation as a continuous process focused on completeness and correctness of requirements helps ensure an optimized design and process
Read MorePerforming validation as a continuous process focused on completeness and correctness of requirements helps ensure an optimized design and process
Read MoreMany 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 More“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…
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 MorePhase and Gate Structure for New Product Development
In previous articles we defined an element of lean as a phase and gate structure for new product development. This assumes a waterfall approach to the project (versus agile product development). A new product life cycle phase gate structure might…
Read MoreA Proposed Product Life Cycle Process
In our previous article we covered the advantages of a phase and gate structure for new product development. Now we can discuss some proposed phase names for a new product development or product life cycle (PLC) process. An organization may have an…
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