Overview
Launching a new product or engaging in research and development requires managing numerous moving parts simultaneously. Success hinges on effective communication within teams to ensure seamless progress through stages such as design, prototyping, engineering, and manufacturing. Addressing this challenge is the purpose of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process. NPI process is a multi-step plan that guides a product from conception to market launch, tracking its lifecycle until it becomes obsolete.
Why choose SolidCAD?
While drafting an NPI process plan isn’t inherently difficult, many of our clients encounter challenges related to standardization, implementation, and tracking of their NPI activities.
Our Approach
At SolidCAD, our consultants, who are engineers with manufacturing experience, possess deep industry knowledge in creating, developing, and implementing NPI processes. We collaborate closely with our clients to define what NPI means specifically for their organization.
New Product Introduction (NPI) Services & Benefits
After assessing their existing processes, our consultants assist in implementing these processes within our NPI software, leveraging the cutting-edge Autodesk Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and its NPI capabilities to streamline and automate processes.
Below are areas where SolidCAD consultants have provided assistance to other organizations:
- NPI digital forms
- Digital NPI workflows and stage gates that include: stakeholders and traceability
- Product lunch checklist
- Product Lifecycle workflow from ideas to design, production, sold and obsolete
- R&D investigation and workflows
- NPI templates: task creation, deliverables and deadline
Customized Expertise
Benefit from our deep industry knowledge and experience to tailor the NPI process to your organization’s specific needs.
Streamlined Process Implementation
We not only standardize but also automate your NPI activities. This approach simplifies complex processes, from digital NPI forms to detailed product lifecycle workflows, ensuring seamless transitions between each phase of product development.
Enhanced Efficiency and Traceability
Achieve greater efficiency and detailed traceability through our setup of digital workflows, checklists, and R&D processes, ensuring precise management of each development phase.
Software Technology
Autodesk PLM software offers a comprehensive platform where changes are meticulously defined, reviewed, approved, and implemented within a collaborative environment. Configurable workflows within the software provide clear visibility into the necessary details for approving Engineering Change Notice (ECN), Engineering Change Request (ECR), or Engineering Change Order (ECO). This streamlined process ensures that all stakeholders have access to the information they need, facilitating efficient decision-making and seamless implementation of changes across the organization.
Our Recent Success
These real-life cases illustrate how we’ve empowered businesses to streamline their operations, breaking down silos and enhance interdepartmental communication. Each story is a testament to how our strategic approach has not only solved complex issues but paved the way for seamless and productive workflows.
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How we can help
If your aim is to enhance your NPI processes or transition to digital management of your product lifecycle, our consultants are ready to assist you. We’re dedicated to understanding your specific challenges and collaborating with you to identify the most suitable solutions for your organization. Together, we can work towards implementing strategies that optimize your NPI processes and streamline the management of your product lifecycle, ultimately driving efficiency and innovation within your organization.