What Do Engineering Leaders Want Most?
I recently had the opportunity to facilitate a value proposition exercise with leaders from four of our engineering business units. My company, DISHER, provides engineering talent for engineering teams involved in new product development, product engineering, process/manufacturing engineering, as well as electronics/hardware and software engineering. As a service provider, we need to connect to what…
Read MoreHow to Create a Purpose-Driven Culture
Empowerment through Purpose: Transforming Your Company Culture “When you’re surrounded by people who share a passionate commitment around a common purpose, anything is possible.” – Howard Schultz, Starbucks Whether you’re a manufacturer, supplier, nonprofit, or just getting started—having a clear organizational purpose matters. Maybe this sounds squishy to you or non-value-add. But a clear purpose…
Read MoreDriving Productivity Forward with Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
CEO of Apple, Tim Cook, states, “The way we look at manufacturing is this: the US’s strategy should be to skate where the puck is going, not where it is”. Manufacturing processes continue to improve with dramatic advances in robotics and automation. Labor-intensive, dangerous, and repetitive tasks like product assembly, materials handling, and logistics can…
Read MoreDISHER and THIRA ROBOTICS Join Forces to Unleash Advanced AMR Solutions in the US
On October 18, 2023, DISHER, a nationally recognized engineering, manufacturing tech, and talent recruitment firm based in Zeeland, Michigan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with THIRA ROBOTICS, a leading manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). THIRA AMRs are unique in that they can operate on any type of uneven, sloped, or damaged flooring. They…
Read MoreUnlocking Healthcare Breakthroughs: The Vital Role of Medical Device Development & Consulting
Let’s look at a story that illustrates the power of innovative and collaborative medical device product development consulting. In a rapidly changing healthcare landscape, a prominent hospital faced some big challenges. They needed to improve patient care while reducing operational costs to compete. They turned to their primary medical device OEM for better ideas. The…
Read MoreDesign for Manufacturing (DFM): A Complete Guide
Once upon a time was a manufacturer who refused to apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM). The company crafted intricate metal sculptures for commercial use, but their unwillingness to simplify designs resulted in long production times and costly delays. The complex manufacturing process led to a constant drain on finances. Materials were expensive and skilled labor…
Read MoreImprove Your Product’s Speed to Market
What Is Speed to Market? Speed to market is the time it takes to move a new product from concept to launch. Why is Speed to Market Critical to Market Demand? Consumers expect new products and features at a faster pace than before. Businesses need to stay ahead of the product development life cycle to…
Read MoreTechnology Paralysis? The Benefits & Types of Manufacturing Automation
If you’re a small to mid-sized manufacturer and you haven’t dipped your toes into smart manufacturing, the time is now. Wait any longer and your survival is in jeopardy. Maybe you’ve had great intentions, but you’re frozen with uncertainty as to what technology/equipment you need most, who to partner with, and how much it will…
Read MoreWhy Hire an Engineering Consultant?
What Is an Engineering Consultant? Engineering consultants bring technical skills, experience, training, and industry knowledge to manufacturers and other businesses to help solve problems in an optimal way. Hiring an engineering consultant can boost your innovation, productivity, and profitability in significant ways. What Engineering Consultants Can Bring to Your Project Experience Look to partner with…
Read MoreThe 7 Stages of a New Product Development Life Cycle
A new product development life cycle is a systematic approach used to guide the development and launch of new products. It is a roadmap that outlines the various stages a product goes through from user understanding to launch. The human-centered product development life cycle that DISHER employs includes stages like user research, idea generation, concept…
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