Based on a survey of 228 manufacturers, this research study examines machine design practices, where engineers waste time, and best practices to avoid non-value-added work. These best practices will improve your ability to produce higher quality machines in less time, while improving your ability to meet your customers' expectations.
How much better would your machine designs be if engineers wasted less time on non-value-added work?
Engineering work is critical to competitive machine designs. However, as designs become more complex, engineering decisions become more challenging. Unfortunately, engineers waste so much time on non-value-added work, it impacts their bandwidth. Consequently, it can be hard to identify conflicts and find the time to fully evaluate essential engineering decisions affecting quality and cost. As a result, many struggle to avoid cost overruns and risks to delivery dates.