New Product Introduction (NPI) and Development
Description
This course is a comprehensive two-day professional training programme focused on New Product Introduction (NPI) and Development. The training aims to equip engineers, product managers, and manufacturing teams with the essential skills and knowledge to successfully launch new products. The programme covers NPI frameworks, design for manufacturability, process validation, and risk management to ensure seamless product transitions from concept to mass production.
This course is HRD Corp (HRDC / HRDF) claimable.

Additional information
| Mode | Physical, 2-days |
|---|---|
| In-House | ✓ |
Course Details
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Understand the key stages of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.
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Implement best practices for design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testability (DFT).
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Develop risk management strategies using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
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Optimise production readiness through process validation and pilot runs.
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Enhance cross-functional collaboration for a successful product launch.
METHODOLOGY
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Instructor-led presentations
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Group discussions and case studies
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Practical exercises and workshops
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Interactive Q&A sessions
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Hands-on implementation of NPI frameworks
Course Outline
Day 1: Fundamentals of New Product Introduction
- Module 1: Introduction to NPI – Stages, Challenges, and Best Practices
- Module 2: Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) Principles
- Case Study: Successful NPI Implementations in the Electronics Industry
- Module 3: Prototyping, Testing, and Iteration for Product Readiness
- Q&A and Discussion
Day 2: Implementation and Scaling for Mass Production
- Recap of Day 1
- Module 4: Risk Management – FMEA and Mitigating Potential Failures
- Hands-on Workshop: Process Validation and Pilot Production Runs
- Module 5: Scaling Up – Transitioning from Development to Full-Scale Manufacturing
- Case Study Analysis: NPI Lessons from Leading Manufacturers
- Final Assessment and Feedback
- Certificate Distribution and Closing Remarks




