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New Product Introduction (NPI)

TITLE:New Product Introduction (NPI)
COURSE DESIGNATION:Phase II – Strategic Sourcing
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM:Strategic Sourcing Curriculum
CREDIT HOURS:4
 
DESCRIPTION: This course provides an understanding of design and development processes affects operations in the support of business objectives and selecting design and development process-improvement tools that enhance the effectiveness of operations professionals
OBJECTIVES: In this lesson, you will examine the new product introduction process in order to create a successful new product.
At the end of this lesson you will be able to:
  • Understand traditional processes and drivers vs. new development processes
  • Roles of involvement for new product introduction
  • How to introduce NPI product to target markets
  • Timing of New Product Introduction
  • Embedding quality process improvement thinking in the NPI process
 
Syllabus
  • Design and development processes
  • Traditional Processes and Drivers
  • New Development Processes
  • Roles of Involvement
  • Introduction to Target Markets
  • Quality Function Deployment (QFD)