New Product Development
New Product Development
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Any ideas or suggestions or resources on how to integrate new product development into the sourcing process. Thanks.
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RE: New Product Development
Due to the fluid nature of "new product design" it would be nearly impossible to select a "set" vendor to source items for a new design. If you had all the design specs nailed down, knew the outcome of virtual design testing/verification, and had a high level of confedence in the new product, then you might be able to select a few vendors.
I would say the vendors you need to look for are the ones with the willingness to share their vast experience in materials, or OEM parts for your new product. If I'm way off base, then perhaps you can expand on your question a bit.
"The attempt and not the deed confounds us."
RE: New Product Development
RE: New Product Development
For example, an engineer might want to spec 4130 steel for a particular part, a material that is not normally used at the company. Engineering should get with Purchasing and let the purchasers work through the efforts of contacting a vendor/source and haggleing prices.
The only draw backs are that while Purchasing is following one white rabbit down one hole, Engineering might decide to chase a different rabbit down another hole. Usually when this happens, Engineering never tells Purchasing that the requirement has changed, and this leads to wasted time of both parties.
"The attempt and not the deed confounds us."
RE: New Product Development
Define the Bill of Materials for the product.
Identifying critical leadtime parts.
Identifying Leadtimes.
Identifying key suppliers.
Define the Part approval process (if needed).
Approve all parts from supplier (if needed).
Place Purchase Orders.
Prepare a shortage list and follow up.
Expedite the parts.
Receive the parts.
Prepare the Materials KIT fo the product.
These activities would be included in the Achievement Plan and an owner assiggned. Weekly tracking would be required by the Programan Manager.
There may be some more activities involved that you may need to consider, but this is basically what I have seen before.
I hope this helps.
RE: New Product Development