New Product Development Process - Testing Stage
The objective of this stage is to complete product testing and analyze the readiness for volume production and the market launch. The steps in this stage include pilot manufacturing, testing and manufacturing process validation.
Primary deliverables in this stage are as follows:
- Pilot manufacturing
- Validation of manufacturing process
- Completion of testing (alpha, beta, etc.)
- Product assessment vs. specifications and previous defined parameters
- Updated Marketing introduction/launch plan
Approval by the Product Review Board at the Go To Launch review will allow the program to continue to move through the deployment stage, and move forward with manufacturing and launch plans.