Design for manufacturing introduces manufacturing cost, capability, capacity, and quality considerations into the early stages of product design. This IDC Technology Spotlight examines the role of design for manufacturing as a critical enabler of new product development and introduction.

At a glance:

• Design for manufacturing (DFM) is the key to developing products that successfully balance cost, quality, and time.
• Agile product development requires ongoing collaboration with manufacturing teams and vendors.
• DFM allows production analytics to be treated as a design constraint to drive commercial success.
• DFM is a critical enabler of new product development and introduction.