What Could Go Wrong When Outsourcing Product Development?

  As I think about how we approch new product development (NPD) several things stick out. First and foremost, we work through a process and try not to deviate from our approach so that we can keep to schedule, budget and deliver what our customer wants.

  So, as you think about outsourcing some or all of your project keep in mind that you are looking for your Product Development Partner to  deliver the right product that meets requirements, contain costs, so that you can keep in-house resources focused on core competencies.

  Before you begin there is an article I would like to share with you that describes what could go wrong when outsourcing product development if you do not make sound outsourcing decisions.