From Prototype to Production: The Importance of Design for Manufacturing in the Product Development Cycle
From Prototype to Production: The Importance of Design for Manufacturing in the Product Development Cycle

The product development cycle is a complex process that involves several stages, from ideation and prototyping to manufacturing and distribution. At each stage, there are specific challenges that need to be addressed, and design for manufacturing (DFM) is one of them.

DFM is the process of designing a product with the goal of optimizing its manufacturability. The idea is to create a design that can be easily manufactured at scale while minimizing costs and maintaining quality.

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Applied Engineering
Basic Guidance for Performing a Contract Manufacturing Audit  
Basic Guidance for Performing a Contract Manufacturing Audit  

Routine audits are critical to ensure quality and compliance on products or systems across a network of suppliers and partners. No matter the audit type, it is important to understand the roles within the manufacturing supply chain and to drill down on processes used, especially in the use of contract manufacturing. Every audit is different, but the broader goal is to verify and evaluate what is in place and used by your contract manufacturer. Your audit should identify the strengths and weaknesses of your contract manufacturer. Below you’ll find basic guidance for performing a contract manufacturing audit that will help you achieve quality and compliant manufacturing outcomes. 

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Applied Engineering
Outsourcing Manufacturing Document Management to Streamline Processes
Outsourcing Manufacturing Document Management to Streamline Processes

Imagine a world where your business can effectively scale its manufacturing. A world that doesn’t include heavy investment in developing your own infrastructure. Or, inconveniencing functional operations with time-driven activities such as document management. This is, in fact, a reality for businesses that outsource their manufacturing. In fact, since the early 1990s, businesses identified outsourcing as a form of business strategy with an aim to reduce costs. Businesses today still use outsourcing manufacturing to scale quickly and innovate smarter. Businesses outsource many components of manufacturing. Specifically, the areas of their business that cause unnecessary delays or encounter disorganized processes. One of these areas is outsourcing manufacturing document management. Outsourcing manufacturing document management streamlines business processes and results in cost reduction.

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Applied Engineering