| | FEBRUARY 20238IN MY OPINIONBest Practices for Establishing a Clear Plan from Concept to Manufacturing with the Right Contract Manufacturing Partner.It's time again. There is so much excitement around your NPI project. That new product is finishing in design, and no one can wait to launch the next steps of the project. Engineering wants to test it, Sales wants to sell it, and your boss wants to ship it. Don't forget that the end user needs this product because it might be a medical device that helps a patient, a defense application which protects our troops, or an application for a commercial airliner in which you could be flying with your family. And everyone is depending on your New Product Introduction (NPI) to finish on time.Speaking of time, aren't you planning that family vacation at the end of the summer which falls right at the end of this project?There is so much to do, and so much must go right, and there is only one shot at By Jeff Kaplan, Corporate Director of Manufacturing Engineering, SpartronicsHOW IS YOUR NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION (NPI)PROJECT GOING?Jeff KaplanSpartronics provides comprehensive contract manufacturing services, ranging from printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and subsystem integration to full-box build (high-level assemblies). Additional services include engineering support such as manufacturing testing, supply chain management, sustaining engineering, and a suite of aftermarket services to support the full OEM product lifecycle. With over $500 million in revenue, approximately 1,700 dedicated employees, and manufacturing resources strategically located worldwide, our manufacturing network spans the United States, Mexico and Vietnam. Our engineering support is based in the United States and is available for product development, manufacturing readiness and ramp to production.
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