Developing new products is essential for long-term business success. At the same time, the product development phase is often shaped by time pressure, uncertainty, and complex coordination between engineering, procurement, and suppliers.
We help companies deliver development projects efficiently, in a structured manner, and successfully – with a strong focus on new product introduction (NPI) and early supply chain integration.
Supplier Selection and Industrialisation
- Find and qualify suppliers for the new product
- Support supplier ramp-up and first production readiness
- Supplier audits (process, quality, capacity, certifications)
- Check Requirement Verification Matrix
NPI Supply Chain Readiness
- Checking if suppliers, logistics, quality, and planning are ready for launch
- Identify gaps before production starts
- First Article Inspection (FAI)
Costing and Should-Cost Analysis
- Build a cost breakdown
- Benchmark pricing
- Negotiate target costs with suppliers
Sourcing Strategy for NPI
- Make/Buy decision support
- Single vs Dual Sourcing Strategy
- Local vs Low-Cost Country Sourcing
- Risk vs Cost Trade-Off
Quality Planning for NPI
- Supplier quality requirement setup
- FAI support
- Define KPIs and the defect escalation process early
NPI Risk Management
- Supplier stability and ability
- Capacity
- Geopolitical analysis
- Raw Material Availability
Project Management End-to-End NPI
- Run the full NPI project as a supply chain project manager
- Milestones and deliverables, reporting
- Risk Verification Matrix
Ramp-Up and Launch Support
- Ensure stable delivery performance
- Manage supplier bottlenecks
- Secure production materials
- Stabilise lead times and logistics flows
ESG & Compliance for New Products
- Support ESG Checks
- CO2 footprint visibility
NPI as a Differentiation Factor
Many challenges do not originate in production, but already during the development phase.
Missing suppliers, unclear requirements, or poor planning often result in:
- Delays in production start
- Qaulity issues
- Increased costs
- Unstable supply chain
We ensure that these risks are identified early and mitigated.
Integration of Procurement and Supply Chain in RnD
A critical success factor is the early integration of procurement and the supply chain into the development process.
We support you in this cases:
- Identify and qualify suitable suppliers for new products
- Define procurement strategies (make-or-buy, dual sourcing, global sourcing)
- Analyze cost structures and define target costs
- Assessing risks along the supply chain at an early stage
- Ensuring production readiness and delivery capability
This lays the foundation for a successful product launch.
Structured Project Management
We guide your NPI projects through all phases – from initial concept to start of production.
As part of this, we take responsibility for:
- Project management and coordination
- Define milestones and deliverables
- Track Risks and Progress
- Coordinate development, procurement, and suppliers
Our goal is to create transparency and ensure that projects are executed as planned.
Quality and Stability from the beginning
Quality is not defined in production, but is established during the development phase.
We support you with:
- Definition of Quality Requirements
- Carry out of FAIs
- Estabilish KPI systems for NPI
- Estabilish escalation and problem-solving processes
This ensures that products are not only developed, but can also be produced in a stable and reliable manner.
Speed and Flexibility in Development
Especially in the early stages, speed and flexibility are crucial.
Where needed, we also take on operational responsibilities such as:
- fast Procurement of Prototypes and Components
- Coordination of Deliveries
- Handle short-notice market and pricing inquiries
This reduces the workload on your teams and ensures a smoother development process.
Let us help you support your Development Projects
Whether you’re developing new products, managing complex projects, or optimizing existing development processes – we help you achieve your goals faster, more reliably, and more efficiently.
Your benefits
Partnering with us means working with a partner who:
- Understands Development and Supply Chain in its entirety
- Detects Risks early
- Steers Projecte effectively
- And helps you actively manage the implementation