NPI
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
New Product Introduction, the process of introducing a new product, covering the entire process from product concept to mass production, including design verification, process development, pilot run, and mass production preparation stages.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Reduce mass production risk. Through stage gates, ensure each step meets standards before proceeding to the next, avoiding major issues discovered during mass production.
Anchor fast decisions
New product from concept to mass production is full of uncertainty. Stage-Gate cuts the process into several checkpoints, each with entry criteria. Only when met, the next stage is allowed, so risks are intercepted early rather than exploding in mass production. It breaks a "one-time big leap" into "step-by-step verification".
MINIMUM ACTION
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