When you’re a discrete manufacturer, your product designs and data are the crown jewels of your business. They define your intellectual property, drive your revenue, and differentiate you from the competition. Entrusting that IP to a CAD or PLM software vendor is a...
The EU Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) transition is a significant regulatory shift that medical device companies must take seriously. Replacing the previous Medical Device Directive (MDD), the EU MDR (Regulation (EU) 2017/745) introduces more stringent...
As new tariffs are enacted upon vehicles, auto parts, and raw materials, U.S. automotive manufacturers are facing new challenges. Escalating costs, disrupted supply chains, and uncertain trade policy are among these. While OEMs scramble to mitigate the impact, one...
Tariffs have long been a tool of economic strategy, but recent escalations are impacting U.S. manufacturers, especially in the medical device industry. From 10% baseline tariffs to 245% duties on Chinese imports, companies now face inflated costs and disrupted global...
Whether you are implementing technological advancements or strategic business initiatives, enterprise-level change within your organization is inevitable. The ability to effectively manage this change separates successful organizations from those that struggle. ...
The integration of data, AI, and analytics is transforming the workflows of product development companies. With AI-driven insights, businesses can streamline their design, development, and launch processes while mitigating risks. In this blog, our team wanted to...
Cutting down quality-related costs without compromising product performance can be a difficult balancing act. Improving efficiency, eliminating waste, and ensuring compliance can all exist in tandem when engineering teams implement best practices. Utilizing defect...
Engineering Excellence Hello and welcome to Engineering Excellence: Real Results, Not Just Resources. My name is Michael Roberts, Vice President of SPK and Associates, and I'm here with Edwin Chung. Ed, feel free to introduce yourself. Hey, please call me Ed. I'm VP...
When working with two distinct teams such as IT and engineering, it is difficult to avoid siloed operations. One team completes its tasks, while the other completes theirs. The issue with this is when teams fail to collaborate effectively, organizations miss out. This...
Implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) that ensures compliance with ISO 9001 is a strategic decision for organizations. Implementing this system enhances customer satisfaction, improves efficiency, and drives continuous improvement. However, achieving ISO 9001...
Today’s business environment requires companies to align with best-in-class vendors to be true, strategic partners. They need partners who understand their industry, their challenges, and their long-term goals. In the years we have partnered with our clients, some...
Introduction Hello and welcome to this video entitled Why Project Management is Imperative to Professional Services Companies.My name is Michael Roberts, Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK and Associates, and I'm here with Edwin Chung. Michael:Ed, feel...