Are YOU ready for production?
Rushing into production without proper checks can lead to costly mistakes. In this episode, we break down the critical buyer-side deliverables and validations that ensure your product is genuinely ready for mass production (especially for new electrical, electronic, and mechanical products). From quality control to reliability testing and supply chain stability, we’ll help you avoid common pitfalls and minimize risks. This is a recurring question from customers, and so it’s time to tackle it on the podcast.
Renaud runs through the 6 key questions here:
But for further detail, go on to listen to the podcast itself.
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Episode sections
- [00:27] Why Following a New Product Introduction Process Matters
- [04:59] Risks of Rushing Into Mass Production for Complex Products (+ Examples of problems faced)
- [11:22] Key deliverable 1. Process Repeatability
- [13:33] 2. Consistency of Results (Quality etc)
- [17:20] 3. Product is Reliable & Durable
- [21:40] 4. Compliance & Safety
- [23:58] 5. Manufacturing Process is Final
- [24:54] 6. Supply Chain is Validated
- [28:13] The Role of Pilot Runs in Production Validation
- [31:41] Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
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- Transitioning to Manufacturing from Product Development | 2 Options
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