Improve 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…
Read MoreDISHER Acquires Leading by DESIGN
Making West MI Stronger by Developing Leaders Worth Following Zeeland, Michigan—DISHER, a business consulting, engineering, manufacturing tech, and talent recruitment firm based in Zeeland, Michigan, announces the purchase of Leading by DESIGN, a leader-development organization with offices in Zeeland and Grand Rapids, Michigan. The transaction will be effective on April 3, 2023. Leading by DESIGN…
Read MoreProduct Design Constraints Open the Door to Innovation
What Are Design Constraints? Product design constraints are limitations, rules, or boundaries on the design of a product. Examples of constraints could be a budget, a brand guideline, or a legal restriction. The word “constraint” definitely has a negative connotation. Some product developers view design constraints in a bad light because they feel like they’re…
Read MoreProduct Development with Meaning
GTF – Good for the earth, good for people, and good for business. Have you ever been introduced to a new product concept and come away thinking, “Wow—what an amazing idea! This could make a huge impact in our world. I really hope they succeed.” As a product development firm, DISHER is always excited to…
Read MoreThe Goal of Value Engineering and Value Analysis
The Difference Between Value Analysis (VA) and Value Engineering (VE) Value Analysis (VA) and Value Engineering (VE) are systematic processes that optimize the value of a product or service. Both lower costs and increase benefits. Value Engineering (VE) applies at the beginning design stage of product development. While Value Analysis (VA) applies after a product…
Read MoreNew Product Front-End Design Process in 12 Steps
What is the Front-End Engineering Design Process? For new product development, the front-end engineering design process helps organizations create, vet, and develop the best ideas. Several refer to this as the Fuzzy Front End of product development because it is often the least defined stage of product development. A proven design process will help bring…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Develop Your Industrial IoT Strategy
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is revolutionizing the world of manufacturing at a pace that continues to escalate. As a manufacturer, maybe you haven’t had the bandwidth or resources to do a deep dive into IIoT. Perhaps you feel paralyzed as to the best way to move forward. After all, IIoT is a complex…
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