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INFOGRAPHIC: EARLY SUPPLIER INVOLVEMENT
EARLY SUPPLIER INVOLVEMENT Take advantage of KASO’s Early Supplier Involvement to ensure all aspects of product design and manufacturing have been addressed prior to production. Contact us today to learn more about Early Supplier Involvement at KASO.
Read MoreWHY THE DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE REVIEW IS SO IMPORTANT FOR SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTS
THE DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING PROCESS The Design for Manufacture (DFM) Review process is designed to help you optimize your products for manufacturing, making them faster and easier to manufacture while also improving product quality and cutting costs. If you’re still on the fence about whether to ask for a DFM review for your product, consider a few…
Read MoreTHE STAGES OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: WHAT YOU NEED TO DO, AND WHEN
Many people take for granted the time, energy and consideration that goes into the products that end up on our shelves. The product development process can take months or even years, depending on the specifics of the product. It can be a daunting process, but taking some time to understand what goes into product development…
Read MoreWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY SUPPLIER INVOLVEMENT
Early supplier involvement is known to offer a number of benefits, but some are still hesitant to use ESI for fear it will drive up their costs. A more thorough understanding of the concept and its benefits can help you maximize your profitability and the quality of your product. WHAT IS EARLY SUPPLIER INVOLVEMENT? In…
Read More4 STEPS TOWARDS A BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CONTRACT MANUFACTURER
As you start working with a contract manufacturer, you may also have some reservations about the process. While contract manufacturers offer an essential service, not every relationship between a manufacturer and their customer is positive. To really get the most out of working with a contract manufacturer, you will need to make an investment in…
Read MoreCONSIDERING EARLY SUPPLIER INVOLVEMENT? HERE ARE A FEW QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR MANUFACTURER
If you are involved in product development, you may already be familiar with the concept of early supplier involvement (ESI), at least to some extent. In essence, early supplier involvement is exactly what it sounds like. Rather than waiting until a product has been designed and is well on its way to production, ESI gives…
Read MoreWHY ARE INJECTION MOLDS SO EXPENSIVE?
First-time product designers, we understand that the first look you get at how much your new product’s injection mold is going to cost can be… impactful. After all, the injection mold is the most expensive element of any new product launch. But why? Why are injection molds so dang expensive? INJECTION MOLD DESIGN AND TOOLING…
Read MoreNEW MANUFACTURING PLAYBOOK: HOW TODAY’S MANUFACTURING TOOLS WILL HELP YOU STAY COMPETITIVE
THE EVOLVING MANUFACTURING LANDSCAPE The plastic injection molding market continues to evolve, creating greater specialization and more technological advancements than ever before. But alas, it seems some pressures never change. Lower costs! Higher quality! Greater productivity! The refrain remains the same but the pressure only increases. That’s why you need a plastics manufacturer with plenty…
Read MoreEARLY SUPPLIER INVOLVEMENT CASE STUDY: XTRACT SOLUTIONS
Xtract Solutions Allergen Mixing Assistant (AMA) provides nurses with a valuable tool to refrigerate, organize and mix allergenic extractions, with a unique combination of technological and ergonomic features designed to provide users with reliable operation, organization and 24/7 temperature control. A GREAT IDEA NEEDS DESIGN SUPPORT Xtract Solutions had a great idea for a new…
Read More‘DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING’ TURNS GREAT PRODUCT DESIGNS INTO SUCCESSFUL FINISHED PRODUCTS
DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING: A CRUCIAL STEP TOWARDS PRODUCT SUCCESS Design for Manufacturing is a crucial element of any successful push towards launching new products, ensuring designs are optimized for the manufacturing process. That’s because no matter how brilliant a design is, certain production constraints can take a promising design and turn it upside down fast.…
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