Have you ever wondered what it really takes to bring a new product to market? If you’re an entrepreneur or product manager, you’ve probably lost sleep over how to best budget for the potential costs involved. You’re not alone. This guide breaks down the real costs of product development and provides insights to help you ... Read more
New Product Introduction (NPI) manufacturing is a critical process that ensures the successful development and launch of new products. This comprehensive guide outlines each step of the NPI process, providing insights to help organizations efficiently transform ideas into market-ready products while minimizing risks.
Design for manufacturing (DFM) is a crucial process that ensures designs are optimized for efficient and cost-effective manufacturing. By integrating manufacturing considerations early in the design phase, DFM helps reduce production costs, improve product quality, and accelerate time to market.
Wondering how visionary products begin their journey to market dominance? At the heart lies concept design—the pivotal phase where a mere spark of imagination is crafted into viable, competitive product blueprints. Here, we dissect the vital role concept design plays in steering products from nascent ideas to market triumphs.
Want to know how to make an invention? This guide covers each step, from idea to product launch. You’ll learn to document concepts, research the market, create prototypes, and protect your invention. Let’s turn your idea into reality.
You have an idea. You’ve identified a market. Now it’s time to create your new product. You can see where you want to go, but unless you have done it before, the journey from your idea to a warehouse full of things to sell could be a bit of a mystery. Don’t worry—the process of ... Read more
Have a great product idea but not sure how to bring it to life? One of the initial stages in the product development process is building a functional prototype. A prototype will let you turn ideas and visions into an actual product you can use for user testing, product feasibility validation, and additional research. In ... Read more
If smart solutions don’t come knocking, build a door. This is what Hindi Zeidman, Founder, and CEO of The Ollie World, had in mind when she created the Ollie Swaddle. Her story began when she became a single foster parent to baby Oliver who was disconnected, underweight, and difficult to be soothed. Knowing the importance ... Read more
Is my product in demand? Are my products profitable? Is anyone really going to buy this? These are just a few questions companies ask themselves when determining what products to sell to their customers. Exploring your options is the first step. If you’re experiencing burn out from brainstorming sessions trying to decide on a product ... Read more
We all know that efficient supply chain management is crucial in today’s competitive business environment. Businesses need to be agile and cost-effective to meet customer expectations and keep up with market changes. However, product development can be particularly challenging. It almost always involves multiple suppliers and stakeholders that require effective coordination. How do we address ... Read more
