Design for Procurement (DFP)
The selection of the most appropriate components, materials and suppliers are key factors in underpinning the success of an NPI (New Product Introduction). These can have a major impact on the viability of the programme. Design for Procurement, also known as DFP, can provide significant downstream benefits, including:- Reduced time to market
- Reduced material lead-time
- Reduced material liability
- Consolidated suppliers (AVL)
- Extended product life-cycle (delayed obsolescence)
