Hardware development support
-a- Provide structure (clarify activities, review timelines and design, the human side of building a company )
-b- Participate in the design reviews at critical milestones
-c- Support the development of the first prototypes (sourcing, partners search, assembly support)
-d- Introduction to relevant design, certification, or prototyping partners
Pre-manufacturing services
-a- Manufacturing and Assembly support
-b- Documentation support (Work instruction, Quality plan, one-page introduction)
-c- Manufacturing Strategies Sessions
-d- Strategic Sourcing Sessions
Pre-launch services
-a- Request for Quote (RFQ) support (identifying interested third parties, arranging NDAs, supporting the creation of an RFQ package, requesting and comparing quotes)
-b- On-site factory audits and voice at the table during discussion with manufacturing partners
-c- On-site pre-launch support
Ongoing production support
-a- Quality issue support (remote and on-site) using Six Sigma methodology
-b- Productivity improvement (remote and on-site) using LEAN philosophy and tools
-c- Strategic Sourcing, supplier development and relationship management