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Join Renaud Anjoran, Founder & CEO of Sofeast, in this podcast aimed at importers who develop their own products as he discusses the hottest topics and shares actionable tips for manufacturing in China & Asia today!
WHO IS RENAUD?
Renaud is a French ISO 9001 & 14001 certified lead auditor, ASQ certified Quality Engineer and Quality Manager who has been working in the Chinese manufacturing industry since 2005. He is the founder of the Sofeast group that has over 200 staff globally and offers services (QA, product development & engineering, project management, Supply Chain Management, product compliance, reliability testing), contract manufacturing, and 3PL fulfillment for importers and businesses who develop their own products and buyers from China & SE Asia.
WHY LISTEN?
We‘ll discuss interesting topics for anyone who develops and sources their products from Asian suppliers and will share Renaud‘s decades of manufacturing experience, as well as inviting guests from the industry to get a different viewpoint. Our goal is to help you get better results and end up with suppliers and products that exceed your expectations!
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Friday Aug 22, 2025
Friday Aug 22, 2025
Adrian is joined once again by Paul Adams, the Sofeast Group’s Head of New Product Development, based at Agilian Technology, our contract manufacturer, to discuss the importance of phase gate (or stage gate) reviews in new product introduction (NPI).
When developing and manufacturing a product, rushing forward without checks at key stages can lead to huge risks: design flaws, wrong materials, costly tooling mistakes, or even losing contracts. Paul explains how phase gates work as a “traffic light system” that ensures your project only moves forward when requirements are met, risks are managed, and budgets/resources are aligned.
Regarding YOUR new product launch project. Listen and then ask yourself: Are you blending phases and hoping for the best, or are you applying disciplined checks that save time, money, and stress in the long run?
Episode Sections:
- 00:12 – Introduction
- 00:50 – Why phase gates matter
- 02:42 – What phase gates are
- 05:17 – Implementing phase gates
- 18:58 – Case study (failure)
- 31:18 – Case study (success)
- 33:31 – Best practices
- 35:13 – Wrap-up
Related content...
- Phase-gate process - Wikipedia
- The New Product Introduction Process Guide - Guide
- An Importer’s Guide to New Product Manufacturing in China - FREE PDF eBook
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How We Work With You On New Product Development & Manufacturing Projects - Agilian
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