Strengthening Teams Via Prototype Partners
Paper covers issues in strengthening your team through supply base partnerships and looks at ways to cut time and cost in prototype development.
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Authored By:
Duane Benson
Screaming Circuits, Canby, OR, USA
Summary
Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) product development teams are downsizing, yet workload is increasing. This presentation looks at ways to strategically fill the gaps in team expertise by leveraging your supply base. Topics covered will include:
•Important considerations in outsourcing products using open architecture platforms
•Best ways to leverage engineering expertise at your PCB fabrication house and prototype supplier
•Ways to cut time and cost in sourcing prototypes.
Conclusions
Downsized product development teams are likely here to stay. However, engineering staffs who find ways to meet the challenge of increased project complexity, tighter deadlines and reduced internal resources ultimately will increase their companies' overall competitiveness. Identify your team's strengths and weaknesses, and then team with your supply base to fill the gaps.
Initially Published in the SMTA Proceedings
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