How To Do A Pilot Run Effectively? (Feat. Andrew Amirnovin)

In this episode... Sofeast's head of New Product Development, Andrew Amirnovin, talks us through why pilot runs are so important, the best practices and benefits, and how to plan for yours in order for it to be a success. If you're mass-producing your products you're not going to want to miss this episode!   Show Sections 00:00 - Greetings and introducing today's topic. 01:10 - What is a pilot run? 02:46 - Important ways to get the best out of pilot runs. 10:12 - Common problems that the pilot run will uncover that you will want to avoid. 13:17 - How it helps to control processes. 17:50 - 5 steps to plan for before you start your pilot run. Consider the scope of the pilot run.  What are the main objectives?  Who will perform it?  Do you have a plan to carry it out?  How will you document and evaluate the pilot run?  25:50 - How does the cost of doing pilot runs compare with not doing them? 27:48 - Do Asian manufacturers have the habit of doing pilot runs? 29:16 - In conclusion.   Related content... What is a pilot run? New Product Launch: Taking Shortcuts vs. Preventing Risks How To Set Up A Process Control Plan [11 Steps] What is the Pilot Run for Components and Products? Understanding The Role Of Manufacturing Process Control In Your Factory   Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Send us a tweet @sofeast Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel   Subscribe to the podcast  There are more episodes to come, so remember to subscribe! You can do so in your favorite podcast apps here and don't forget to give us a 5-star rating, please: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts TuneIn Amazon Podcasts Deezer iHeartRADIO PlayerFM Listen Notes Podcast Addict Podchaser