Getting It Right from the Start: Essential Guide to Working with Manufacturers

Are you gearing up to manufacture a new electronic / hard good product? In this episode, Renaud and Adrian break down exactly what you need to prepare before starting with a manufacturer. These insights could save you time, money, and major headaches.

 

Show Sections

• 00:00: Welcome and Introduction

• 01:13: Sourcing Existing Products: Know What You're Buying

• 03:26: Transferring Production: Matching Capabilities

• 06:12: Developing a New Product: What to Avoid

• 10:04: Design First, Then Involve the Factory

• 13:06: Involving the Manufacturer in Development (Correctly)

• 16:07: Avoiding Design Integration Pitfalls

• 20:32: NPI: New Product Introduction Essentials

• 24:05: Small Factories & Unstructured NPI: A Hidden Risk

• 27:01: Wrapping Up: Do the Work Now to Save Later

 

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• Why does new product development take so long?
• 8 Common Project Leaders’ Pitfalls During New Product Development
• The New Product Introduction Process Guide
• Why Skipping NPI Phases Is A Big Mistake
• Why You Need Mature Product Designs BEFORE Working With A Chinese Manufacturer!

 

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