New Product Introduction
Creation is reinventing the NPI process with LEAP, providing a Global Stage Gate process that covers all aspects of the product lifecycle from new designs to product transfers.
What is LEAP?
LEAP, Launch with Excellence to Advanced Production, is a Global Stage Gate process that covers all aspects of the product lifecycle from new designs to product transfers.
The Stage-Gate model is designed to improve the quality of execution of product launch activities.
The process helps teams prepare the right information, with the right level of detail, at the right time to deliver value to the customer.
A good Stage Gate process ensures effective Customer Communication and Acceptance and Reduces Risk for the smoothest execution possible.
Hands Down, the Best Contract Manufacturer
“Hands down, Creation is the best CM that I have ever interfaced with. Please let your team know that we are extremely thankful for all the hard work and attention to detail that we have seen from your team. It is truly, truly rare to find a group like yours! Thank you again.”
Design Engineer
Thermal & Infrared Imaging Instrumentation OEM
Thermal & Infrared Imaging Instrumentation OEM
Why Partner with Creation for New Product Realization?
Value Analysis Value Engineering (VAVE)
Creation Value Engineering Design Engineers work as an extension of our partner’s team to provide optimized design concepts resulting in better costs and increased efficiency
THE RESULTS:
- Value engineering teams optimize product performance, reliability, quality, manufacturing, life cycle, and costs
- Value Analysis Engineers takes an intricate look at high-cost areas with the goal of systematically reducing costs
- DFX services with detailed feedback and reporting that improve your product’s manufacturability, quality, and performance
- Sustaining Engineering to implement manufacturing and VAVE optimizations through Electrical Engineering and PCB Layout modifications
Global NPI Gateways
Start with expert engineering prototyping, concurrent process development and initial low-volume production. Generate more revenue in less time with pain-free transition to manufacturing in the optimal location for your product — including China and Mexico.
THE RESULTS:
- Product design, commercialization, rapid prototyping, NPI and low-volume production tailored for manufacturing transfer of products, from the simple to the complex
- Project management experts dedicated to streamlining the manufacturing transfer process and supporting your smooth ramp-up to full production volume
- Expert processes for effective communication across languages and time zones
- Standardized procedures, business and quality systems, equipment, and training across all Creation manufacturing locations, for ease of transfer and business continuity for our customers
- Complete test strategy, development and fixture development
- Expedited materials planning and procurement that begins at the time of the product quote
- Inventory, packaging and logistics strategy
- Creation manufacturing business units around the world, including Canada, USA, China and Mexico
Rapid Prototyping
Start with expert engineering prototyping, detailed feedback and early DFx, all of which you’ll find at your disposal at Creation Express Services.
THE RESULTS:
- Quick-Turn Engineering Prototyping
- Value Engineering and DFM
- In-House Engineering and Supply Chain Expertise
- Manufacturing Transfer expertise
- Supplemental Design Services and Support
Ramp to Production
Leverage Creation’s clear, documented methodology and in-house expertise, all of which expedites the NPI and Manufacturing Transfer process — from kick-off to full-volume production and fulfillment.
THE RESULTS:
- Project management experts dedicated to streamlining the manufacturing transfer process and supporting your ramp-up to high-volume production
- Expert processes for effective communication across languages and time zones
- Standardized procedures, business and quality systems, equipment, and training across all Creation manufacturing locations, for ease of transfer and business continuity for our customers
- Creation manufacturing business units around the world, including Canada, USA, China and Mexico
Proven Transition Methodology
Get the information you need — when, where and how you need it. Prevent costly roadblocks and mitigate risk by working with a partner whose culture is built on relationships and open communication. At the point of launch, when timelines are critical, we don’t believe in telling you only the good news. We tell you what you need to know.
THE RESULTS:
- Confidence and expertise to provide you with recommendations and accurate direction
- Effective communication of critical Information throughout product launch
- Peer-to-peer interaction with the team who is launching and manufacturing your product, and who also possesses decision-making authority
- Manufacturing Transition Toolbox resources dedicated to providing you with visibility, start to finish
Creation Value Engineering Design Engineers work as an extension of our partner’s team to provide optimized design concepts resulting in better costs and increased efficiency
THE RESULTS:
- Value engineering teams optimize product performance, reliability, quality, manufacturing, life cycle, and costs
- Value Analysis Engineers takes an intricate look at high-cost areas with the goal of systematically reducing costs
- DFX services with detailed feedback and reporting that improve your product’s manufacturability, quality, and performance
- Sustaining Engineering to implement manufacturing and VAVE optimizations through Electrical Engineering and PCB Layout modifications
Start with expert engineering prototyping, concurrent process development and initial low-volume production. Generate more revenue in less time with pain-free transition to manufacturing in the optimal location for your product — including China and Mexico.
THE RESULTS:
- Product design, commercialization, rapid prototyping, NPI and low-volume production tailored for manufacturing transfer of products, from the simple to the complex
- Project management experts dedicated to streamlining the manufacturing transfer process and supporting your smooth ramp-up to full production volume
- Expert processes for effective communication across languages and time zones
- Standardized procedures, business and quality systems, equipment, and training across all Creation manufacturing locations, for ease of transfer and business continuity for our customers
- Complete test strategy, development and fixture development
- Expedited materials planning and procurement that begins at the time of the product quote
- Inventory, packaging and logistics strategy
- Creation manufacturing business units around the world, including Canada, USA, China and Mexico
Start with expert engineering prototyping, detailed feedback and early DFx, all of which you’ll find at your disposal at Creation Express Services.
THE RESULTS:
- Quick-Turn Engineering Prototyping
- Value Engineering and DFM
- In-House Engineering and Supply Chain Expertise
- Manufacturing Transfer expertise
- Supplemental Design Services and Support
Leverage Creation’s clear, documented methodology and in-house expertise, all of which expedites the NPI and Manufacturing Transfer process — from kick-off to full-volume production and fulfillment.
THE RESULTS:
- Project management experts dedicated to streamlining the manufacturing transfer process and supporting your ramp-up to high-volume production
- Expert processes for effective communication across languages and time zones
- Standardized procedures, business and quality systems, equipment, and training across all Creation manufacturing locations, for ease of transfer and business continuity for our customers
- Creation manufacturing business units around the world, including Canada, USA, China and Mexico
Get the information you need — when, where and how you need it. Prevent costly roadblocks and mitigate risk by working with a partner whose culture is built on relationships and open communication. At the point of launch, when timelines are critical, we don’t believe in telling you only the good news. We tell you what you need to know.
THE RESULTS:
- Confidence and expertise to provide you with recommendations and accurate direction
- Effective communication of critical Information throughout product launch
- Peer-to-peer interaction with the team who is launching and manufacturing your product, and who also possesses decision-making authority
- Manufacturing Transition Toolbox resources dedicated to providing you with visibility, start to finish
