APPLICATION NOTE 1 Automated Workflow Engines Speed New Product Development Process In the world of manufacturing, speed is of the essence. Consumer demands are quickly and constantly changing, and manufacturers can’t afford to take a year or two to bring new products to market. At the same time, they must contend with global competition and increasing regulations — all while managing the various puzzle pieces involved in design, development, production and distribution. With all these forces at play, it’s no surprise that new product development (NPD) is hardly a streamlined process for most organizations. It consists of many time- consuming projects and tasks that must be assigned, tracked and reported on, as well as various employees, department heads and executives that must pr

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