by Leia | Nov 19, 2020 | Blog, Compliance, Data, Design, Innovation, Product Stewardship, Supply Chain, Tools
Supply chain transparency, in days The challenge of making products is increasingly fast-paced and complicated. More interconnected supply chains are involved in making products than ever before. Sourcing raw materials reliably and as per requirements has never been...
by Leia | May 6, 2020 | Blog, Costs, Data, Growth, Innovation, Tools
Should-cost analysis: What is the cost of your BOM? What is the cost of your BOM? It is a simple question, yet difficult to answer.Calculating product costs is essential for financial guidance and strategic planning. Knowing that it can make all the difference...
by Leia | Apr 22, 2020 | Blog, Compliance, Costs, Design, Growth, Innovation, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Tools
How to successfully manage product change The current situation has created a lot of disruptions in the global supply chain network. With a reduction of more than 30% of the global supply chain activity, chances are you will have to find alternatives for your...
by Leia | Jan 22, 2019 | Blog, Growth, Innovation, Tools
Product Performance Management Product development is core to business success: we covered this relationship in our previous article on “Good design, good business?”. In the following article, we make the case for the “digital twins” – a novel...
by Leia | Jan 29, 2018 | Blog, Features, Innovation, Life Cycle, Sustainability, Tools
Sustainability is a driver of innovation, efficiency, and lasting business value with the right toolkit. Sustainability work should be easy, not crazy hard. What is your experience? Looking for data all over the place? Spending more time on reporting, rather than...
by Leia | Jan 29, 2017 | Blog, Circular Economy, Data, Growth, Innovation, Tools
Innovation Especially in process manufacturing and life sciences markets, innovations can open new opportunities in more than one industry or segment. Consider Teflon or biodegradable polymers – many product applications are possible, each potentially representing...