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First-Time-Right NPI
Glowforge
First-Time-Right NPI completed in 12 months from concept to launch.
Challenge
High complexity in delivering a new consumer product at speed while building infrastructure to scale.
Risks of supplier quality, delays, and cost overruns if suppliers engaged too late.
Actions
Introduced concurrent and procurement engineering with early supplier involvement.
Applied DfX with engineering, marketing, and suppliers.
Implemented APQP for quality and supplier readiness.
Maintained high on-site attendance at the contract manufacturer.
Results
Completed NPI for Spark product in 12 months from concept to launch.
First-time-right execution with no supplier-related delays.
Achieved 20% lower cost versus prior product.
Built scalable infrastructure to support high-volume production.
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