Reshoring Product
It Is Not Always Cheaper Overseas
How to lower COGS, fix numerous bugs, add key features when you did not have access to any of the product drawings.
- Understand Requirements.
- Reverse Engineer parts that worked and use FinishLinePDS reference design for parts that did not.
- Create all drawings (Master Book).
- Built Prototypes.
- Conducted Design Verification Test.
- Identify Supply Chain for Manufacturing.
- Work with Manufacturing Partners to control cost and quality.
FinishLinePDS produced a product that exceeded the requirements. This product included electronics, mechanical, software and liquid flow control.
- Significant reduction in COGS.
- Improved Quality.
- Added Features.
- Improved UI.
- Complete Ownership of IP.
The Challenge
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How to lower COGS, fix numerous bugs, add key features when you did not have access to any of the product drawings.
The Process
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- Understand Requirements.
- Reverse Engineer parts that worked and use FinishLinePDS reference design for parts that did not.
- Create all drawings (Master Book).
- Built Prototypes.
- Conducted Design Verification Test.
- Identify Supply Chain for Manufacturing.
- Work with Manufacturing Partners to control cost and quality.
The Solution
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FinishLinePDS produced a product that exceeded the requirements. This product included electronics, mechanical, software and liquid flow control.
The Results
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- Significant reduction in COGS.
- Improved Quality.
- Added Features.
- Improved UI.
- Complete Ownership of IP.
