Why Develop a Product Platform?
The way we build is changing. As the construction industry shifts from traditional, project-specific methods to industrialized construction, it's time for a new approach to design. Product design offers that solution.
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At its core, product design involves developing a versatile platform of building components designed to work seamlessly together. This system allows us to meet the unique demands of each project while reaping the benefits of productization.
Increase Speed
With more defined prior to project start, project design schedules are expedited, speeding up time to permit by weeks or months
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Decrease Cost
Consistency between projects adds an opportunity to increase throughput, reducing manufacturing costs.
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Reduce Risk
A product platform gets more intelligent over time. Costs and lead times become more certain in a maintained database.
About Product Platforms
Productization is often misunderstood as a rigid, one-size-fits-all solution. However, it encompasses a spectrum of possibilities, allowing for varying degrees of standardization and flexibility within a product platform. The optimal balance is determined by factors such as desired benefits, market viability, and manufacturing requirements. As the graphic illustrates, a more comprehensive product platform streamlines project execution, leading to increased speed and reduced costs.
Matching Product with Manufacturing Process
There is no 'perfect product platform' - it is a balance between market goals and manufacturing processes.
