Communications and Electronics Solutions
In 2005, leading Communications and Electronics companies such as Samsung, Nokia and Motorola spent more than a combined $48 billion on Research and Development. In the Communications and Electronics industry, the pressure from the competition is fierce and the need to innovate is intense.
Product life cycles are shortening and companies are deluged with information from an expanding supply chain in their efforts to innovate. Leading commercial Communications and Electronics manufacturers are looking to leverage their
R&D strength, and to better coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers on product development initiatives.
Industry Customers Include:
Industry Use Case
One of the world's leading global wireless communications equipment manufacturers relies on Alignent's roadmapping solution to identify potential development issues early to avoid costly production delays.
Recently, the company learned that one of its critical suppliers was phasing out an important wireless chipset. Using Alignent's roadmapping solution, the customer was able to identify the products that would be affected, trace the ripple effect throughout future roadmaps, and instantly substitute another chip. As a result, the company was able to ensure on-time fulfillment of 40 key products that would have been adversely impacted.
"Alignent gives us better insight into our organizational capabilities and all the changing pieces of data that will impact the viability of bringing a new product to market. This includes how we track efforts with customers and suppliers who are part of the product development process."
By using roadmaps collaboratively, the company is now communicating and sharing real-time plans about products, technologies and capabilities. The company also has greater visibility into
R&D development efforts, better coordination across divisions and functional teams, and the ability to more effectively communicate with suppliers and customers.
