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NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION (NPI)

NPI: A Short Guide to Designing, Developing, and Launching Products Using PLM and QMS

Unlock Product Success with NPI, PLM, and QMS. Learn how to design, develop, and launch products effectively. Streamline your journey to market with A...

7 Tips to Establish an Agile Product Development Framework

It’s not uncommon for manufacturers to encounter one or more of the following scenarios as part of their new product development (NPD) journey....

5 Tips to Improve Supply Chain Collaboration

This article shares insights and tips to help you optimize supply chain collaboration to develop more resilient supply chain strategies and overcome d...

5 Ways Manufacturers Can Boost Agility

This article highlights the key characteristics of an agile organization and provide five strategies to increase agility and thrive....

The Ultimate Guide to PLM Software

This guide covers a key topics including the key phases of NPD, product lifecycle stages, essential elements of PLM software, and more. ...

Streamline New Product Introduction (NPI)

New product introduction (NPI) and new product development (NPD) are often referred to in the same way or confused by many. ...

Selecting a PLM Solution for Defense Product Development

Read how secure cloud technology meets commercial and defense demands. We help drive secure product development in the cloud to meet ITAR/EAR. ...

Product Requirements Management Matters

No matter what business you are in, requirements management matters and is, indeed, management—not a one-time collection of voice of customer. ...

5 Steps to Scale Your Business When Your Competition Stumbles

What you know about your business today will help you get ahead, but what you don’t know can cost you time, money, and market share. ...

Improving the time to Release Products: Speeding Time to Market (TTM)

This article discusses why companies care about improving their time to market (TTM) and how PLM can help. ...

Best Practices for New Product Introduction (NPI)

Establishing a solid plan for new product introduction (NPI) can help you meet cost, quality, and scheduling goals, but the benefits don’t stop ...

ERP and PLM: Complementary Systems Drive Manufacturing Success

ERP and PLM systems are complementary systems that can communicate with each other, yet support distinct business needs. ...

Why Cloud Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Solutions Are Better

We explain the advantages of today's cloud-based product lifecycle management (PLM) systems. These include helping supply chains collaborate ...

How much of your production process should you outsource?

Are you preparing for production? We discuss the pros and cons of outsourcing manufacturing activities like assembly, purchasing, and more. ...

Two ways to lower supply chain costs—which is right for you?

This article contrasts working with your current supply chain partner versus finding a less expensive one. ...

Should you move manufacturing closer to your customers?

Should you mitigate the cost of international delivery by manufacturing closer to your customers or should you cut costs another way? Read more ...

Manufacturing Outsourcing: 7 Common Pitfalls to Avoid to Achieve Supply Chain Success

Through many years of experience working with OEMs and CMs, we have observed 7 common pitfalls that impact manufacturing outsourcing success. ...

10 Key Challenges & Keys to Success for Outsourcing Manufacturing

We identify top outsourcing issues and offer insights on how to address them to help you establish long-term success in outsourcing manufacturing. ...