IMPROVE NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION PROCESS; Improve and accelerate the introduction process for all new and reformulated products from the idea stage to full commercialization while maintaining or improving quality, service and safety
Project Focus
- Manufacturer’s New Product Development Processes affecting Marketing, Sales, Research, Environmental Health & Safety, Procurement, Manufacturing, Human Resources, Information Services, and Finance
- Assess and redesign process flows, controls, communications, and project management systems across all departments involved in new production introductions
Client Gains: Financial and Operating Benefits
- Streamlined process flow for 60-80% of new products
- Reduced process steps by 20% for a key product group
- 60% reduction in chemistry changes flow
- 95% reduction in non-chemistry changes flow
- Reduced paperwork processing time for new chemistry by 5-10% and by 20% for chemistry adjustments
Key Changes That Supported Client Goals
- Five new product classifications and new streamlined product introduction process flows for each
- Developed plan for implementing new product process flows and for changes in approval processes, including additional reporting or data requirements for eliminating authorization steps
- Trained 25 employees to manage implementation of the redesigned product introduction process, and 23 to manage implementation of empowerment recommendations
"I also wanted to say thank you again. In case CJ didn't tell you I was promoted to Project Manager on Catalyst. And I have you, Linda, Rick, and Sherwin to thank for this. You all assisted me in seeing areas of improvement that I needed to focus on so I thank you all for that. I have grown and changed so much in the last year and you all at Alliant are to thank for this improvement in my life! So hats off to all of you."
Project Team Member - National Healthcare Provider
