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Are you planning to launch a new product but don't know where to start? Follow these 10 steps to ensure your product meets quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. 1. Market research 2. Concept generation 3. Product design 4. Risk assessment 5. Prototype testing 6. Supplier qualification 7. Manufacturing process development 8. Regulatory compliance 9. Documentation 10. Launch monitoring By following this systematic approach, you can minimize the risk of failure and ensure a successful launch. Don't forget to use the hashtags #productdevelopment, #newproductlaunch, #qualitystandards, and #regulatorycompliance to reach a wider audience.

Systemically it is important to create an environment that ultimately CFT is more powerful way of working . A Good seasoned CFT leader , taking requisite stakeholders along , across APQP cycle from the initial stage is the key (mostly CFT leader from R&D makes sense , if it is Automotive Tier system ). Ironically, many a time, in India, the importance and effectiveness of the Project Management with QCD accountability (Strong matrix organization) is not fully appreciated as every one tend to see their own KRA / Department KRA / KPI more focused way and the CFT team work is left to goodwill account and it is not driven with business goal in a focused way. Only a good Top management can realise the importance and allocate resources to see the effective transition of product to production mode in a systematic way,that happens with CFT led by professionally empowered project managers to reduce business loss and opportunity loss and not to blame that there is no team work happening. The way the performance appraisal system is prevailing until now , has to be revamped to get more focus / weightage for the CFT contribution than purely on individual's accomplishment, in my view , after having 3 decade Automotive Tier-I experiences including great MNCs, myself.

What is New Product Introduction (NPI)? New Product Introduction is the step-by-step process that takes an idea at the concept stage, moves it through a working prototype stage, and into mass production and commercialization.

No detail gets overlooked in our NPI process! The first phase of our NPI process is designed to kick off your product development journey and set you on a path for successful market entry. During a detailed discovery we’ll get to know all aspects of your product: ❓What are your hard launch deadlines? We’ll find efficiencies that save you on time and budget. ❓Do you have testing and certification requirements? We have many safety, quality, and compliance certifications, including for medical device manufacturing. ❓Where are you in the product development process? Whether you’re refining an idea or are ready for mass production, we have the in-house expertise and wholly-owned factories to get your product to where it needs to be. Learn how we’ll create your NPI roadmap here: https://hubs.la/Q02WDY160 #ProductStrategy #ContractManufacturing #ElectronicsManufacturing #NPI #NewProductIntroduction #SEACOMP #ProductDesign #ProductManufacturing

🔍 Looking to involve your suppliers earlier in product development? Discover why early supplier involvement is crucial for the success of your projects. This article explores the benefits and strategies for integrating suppliers early in the development process. 📖 Read the full article here: https://hubs.li/Q02NwMgq0 Discover: • The benefits of early supplier involvement. • Strategies to optimize collaboration. • Real-world success examples. Strengthen your development process by integrating suppliers from the start! #ProductDevelopment #Suppliers #Collaboration #MecanicaSolutions

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Big Product Development career mistakes you’re making: 1️⃣ Ignoring customer-supplier collaboration. 2️⃣ Overlooking Southeast Asia's manufacturing potential. 3️⃣ Skipping precision engineering. What other mistakes have you seen friends & family make? 🤝 Discover the Benefits of Our Engineering & Product Actualization solutions. #Innovation #Collaboration

Are you asking the right questions? When planning an overseas manufacturing or NPI project, which costs are you considering? 🔹Tooling and product costs? 🔹Or the extra time lost to clarify minor details that can derail your timeline? 🔹What about the risk of non-compliant sub-supplier materials, potentially requiring rework of an entire batch? 🔹And the delays from navigating complex structures and handovers between departments? These are crucial factors that often go overlooked. That’s why we advocate evaluating the 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 when choosing a manufacturing partner.  It’s not just about upfront costs but ensuring reliability, compliance, and agility to keep your project on track.

Join us on December 3rd for an inside look at how a collaborative approach to NPD and NPI can transform metal manufacturing. We’ll cover real-world case studies, key strategies for seamless workflows, and behind-the-scenes of Vantedge’s "First Step" program—making every phase, from design to production, more efficient and scalable. What you’ll learn: 🔹Hear from experts with over 25 years of experience in precision metals manufacturing. 🔹The value of close collaboration in New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, and how the "First Step" program creates a seamless workflow from concept to production. 🔹How an integrated, team-driven approach uniquely involves OEM partners at each stage, resulting in a cohesive design-to-production workflow. 🔹How an agile, cross-functional program like "First Step" leverages expertise in design, tooling, and metrology to tackle development challenges and streamline production. 🔹Strategies for co-developing metal components that meet high-quality standards, optimize production efficiency, and enable cost-effective scalability. 🎙 Speakers: Greg Santorno, Chief Commercial Officer, Vantedge Medical Shawn M., Director of Advanced Technology, Hobson & Motzer Anthony Bracale, Director of Strategic Accounts, Vantedge Medical 🗓 Date: December 3rd 🕑 Time: 4:00 PM EST 🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/g8T72W4z