Typical Topics.
The actual topics for each group's meeting are driven by the members themselves but here are some examples.
- How Product Development Launches Can Achieve A 100% Success Rate
- Common Pitfalls in New Product Development
- Implementing Stage Gates
- Approaches to Idea Generation and Concept Testing
- Issues in Translating Concepts to Product Designs
- Test Market And Forecasting Techniques
- Outsourcing Engineering & Design Services: Local or Offshore
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) - Supply Chain Management for Product Development
- New Reliability Theories, Methodologies and Tools
- Creativity and Design Management and Business Performance
- Product Development in a Global Context
- Radical Product Innovation
- Marketing, Users and Product Development
"Networking is very valuable in not only finding and bringing in the right people for your organization, but in keeping connected with others. You can exchange ideas and learn from other people's experiences."