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Carter OEM Product Development Process
Over the years, we have developed a proven OE phased approach product development process that is extremely successful for high-engineering, customized product development. Our process consists of 6 clearly defined stages and allows us to integrate our engineering teams with your business objective and project goals to deliver the superior product made to your unique specifications.
Phase 1: Research / Competitive Analysis
OEM Production Schedule Research, OE Holes Research, Competitive Line Research
Phase 2: Identify Customer Needs
Identify & Set Priorities
Phase 3: Project Definition and Planning
Detailed Planning and Assessment of Customer Needs, Product Process and Project Timing, Tooling Analysis (Includes Financial Analysis – Approved / Rejected)
Phase 4: Product Development
Design, Test, Approval(s), Develop Product – Phase 4 is the most extensive phase in Carter's PDP
Phase 5: Product Validation / Production Readiness
Final Approval of Product, Forecast Implementation, Prepare for Customer POs
Phase 6: Product Delivery, Support, Improve, PLC
Load Sheet / ACES / PIES Submission(s), Ship Product, Monitor, Capture Lesson(s) Learned (Continuous Improvement), Monitor Product Life Cycle