New Product Introductions - project collaboration A significant majority of today's mid-market manufacturers are dissatisfied with the existing tools and current infrastructure available for managing product-related projects. The shortcomings seriously impact their ability to launch new products on time and on budget.

Not long ago, mechanical engineers created designs that were sent to the shop floor downstairs to prototype and fabricate. Over time, the entire process from design to manufacturing has been challenged

With over 70,000 plastic options, selecting the best resin alternative for your project is challenging. This paper will help make your challenge a little less daunting.

A presentation made by Brenan Rhiel , CEO of GW Plastics, at the Plastics News' 2010 Plastics in Medical Devices Conference in Cleveland, Ohio.

Converting metal components to plastic have delivered significant, and in many cases unmatched cost savings. The following lists important aspects of the process.

Changing economic conditions may have undermined some of the benefits of off-shoring. For managers of global supply chains, this could be the time to re-evaluate.

The pitfalls of overseas sourcing: recognizing and managing the real-time cost impacts and financial liabilities of complex global supply chains.

In the business world, risk is ubiquitous. Costs rise. Sales slip. Products malfunction. Delivery windows crack. What 'Procurement Masters' are doing and how they are benefiting

This paper presents the view that pragmatic project management involves a practical balance between proactive risk management tools and effective reactive problem-solving tools.

In this whitepaper, the consulting team at McKinsey make the case for why companies that do not stay close to home with their manufacturing might find themselves lost at sea.

In today's competitive global market, innovative products are not enough. To compete effectively, companies need to accelerate new product development and reduce product cost - all while adhering to increasingly stringent environmental and regulatory requirements. The only way to accomplish all these objectives is to radically rethink the way new product introductions (NPI) are managed.

Aberdeen benchmarks reveal that Best in Class SMEs are meeting the product development goals that drive product profitability 49% to 74% more frequently than average companies, and up to 14 times more frequently than laggards.

In today's highly competitive marketplace, no company can afford to get left behind. Thus, every automotive manufacturer and supplier should be working to eliminate waste and reduce cost, and improve their systems and products.

This whitepaper from Syncroness discusses the factors that determine the success or failure of outsourcing product development.

This whitepaper from Syncroness discusses the factors that determine the success or failure of outsourcing product development.

Minitab surveyed nearly 200 Six Sigma practitioners at all skill levels from major companies across the U.S. and discovered three key principles for Six Sigma project success

This whitepaper from Intelex examines the essential factors to consider when implementing a supplier performance management system.

Not all suppliers are created equal. So how do you tell who is for real and who cannot walk the talk? Here's a basic primer and list of questions you should ask your suppliers before you decide to send them a quote request. This document also discusses a number of steps that you can take to verify which suppliers are truly capable of meeting your needs...before you waste time getting quotes.