Ed WrightAug 31, 20205 minThe Important Role Of Strategic PlanningDiscusses the research and analyses required to produce a good strategic plan and how to apply it to your business and avoid common pitfalls
CEIAug 4, 20204 minTOP 5 REASONS TO FILE PATENT APPLICATIONS ASAPThe first in a series of articles concerning invention conception and patent filing/prosecution strategy for small to large organizations...
mtanakaJul 14, 20195 minNew Product Development – One Size Does Not Fit AllIt may be time to give your product development process a “tune-up” to optimize your company’s operational performance.
mtanakaJun 5, 20193 minNew Product Development - Engineering and Business are Two Sides of the Same CoinNew products are constantly being released to satisfy customers’ insatiable appetite for new features, greater performance, higher quality a
mtanakaApr 24, 20193 minWhat do planning a beach vacation & DFM have in common?It is common for entrepreneurs and small businesses to focus on the product with little regard to how it will be made. A typical...
mtanakaApr 3, 20193 minWhat is Design for Manufacturing?Design for manufacturing (DFM) is an important element of the product development process. DFM takes into account the manufacturing...
Ed WrightMar 1, 20191 minWhy Can’t We Find Good Employees by Dr. Ed Wright, Elingburg Distinguished Professor of Business Innovation Contact: ewwright@wcu.edu