Planning For Effective Pilot Runs [Podcast]

Sofeast’s head of New Product Development, Andrew Amirnovin, explains what pilot runs are, their benefits to importers, the risks of skipping them, and the 5 key things that you need to plan for in order to get good results.

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Episode sections

• 00:00 – Greetings and introducing today’s topic.
• 01:10 – What is a pilot run?
• 02:46 – Important ways to get the best out of pilot runs.
• 10:12 – Common problems that the pilot run will uncover that you will want to avoid.
• 13:17 – How it helps to control processes.
• 17:50 – 5 steps to plan for before you start your pilot run.
• 25:50 – How does the cost of doing pilot runs compare with not doing them?
• 27:48 – Do Asian manufacturers have the habit of doing pilot runs?
• 29:16 – In conclusion.

Related content…

• What is a pilot run?
• New Product Launch: Taking Shortcuts vs. Preventing Risks
• How To Set Up A Process Control Plan [11 Steps]
• What is the Pilot Run for Components and Products?
• Understanding The Role Of Manufacturing Process Control In Your Factory

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