Production

  • Accelerate Time-to-Market and Reduce Risk: The Six Phases of NPI Explained

    Learn how structured NPI processes cut time-to-market by up to 50%, improve quality, and enable cross-functional collaboration for manufacturing leaders. Why NPI matters New Product Introduction (NPI) is the structured process that transforms ideas into market-ready products. Companies that implement formal NPI frameworks achieve 30–50% faster time-to-market and 40% fewer post-launch quality issues compared to…

    Design & Engineering

  • Unlocking Manufacturing Agility: How the Autodesk Product Design & Manufacturing Collection Drives Results

    Discover how the Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing Collection helps manufacturers overcome today’s challenges with integrated design-to-manufacturing workflows. Manufacturing today: Complex and demanding Manufacturing leaders face unprecedented complexity. Global supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and sustainability mandates are reshaping the industry. At the same time, customers expect faster delivery of customized products without sacrificing quality.…

    Design & Engineering

  • JIT Management in a Digital Manufacturing World

    Explore how AI, IoT, and automation strengthen modern JIT management while addressing challenges related to supplier reliability and uncertain demand. As global supply chains become more interconnected, they become more fragile. In this context, successful just-in-time (JIT) strategies require more than traditional lean practices. They now need digital technologies capable of sensing, predicting, and adapting…

    Production

  • Smart Factories as Business Imperatives

    This article explores how smart factories turn real-time data into business intelligence that drives efficiency and agility. It examines the technologies powering this transformation and how Autodesk solutions like Autodesk FlexSim and Fusion Operations enable manufacturers to optimize performance, sustainability, and profitability through connected digital systems. Factory operators are converting traditional factories into “smart” facilities…

    Autodesk FlexSim

  • Discrete Event Simulation (DES): The Engine Behind Data-Driven Manufacturing Decisions [Update 2025]

    Discrete event simulation (DES) enables manufacturers to analyze, model, and optimize complex production systems without disrupting real-world operations. As the manufacturing ecosystem grows more dynamic—with variables like supply chain volatility, custom product demands, and automation—DES provides a virtual sandbox for experimentation, forecasting, and cost optimization. How discrete event simulation (DES) & modeling helps manufacturing make…

    Autodesk FlexSim

  • Just-in-time (JIT) Manufacturing Benefits [Update 2025]

    Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing enhances efficiency, reduces waste, lowers inventory costs, improves quality control, and boosts customer satisfaction by aligning production with lean principles. Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing offers a powerful approach to streamline operations, reduce waste, and align production directly with customer demand. Rooted in lean manufacturing principles, JIT has revolutionized how manufacturers increase efficiency and…

    Production

  • Unifying Factory Solutions for Smarter Production

    Explore how Autodesk’s integrated factory production solutions help manufacturers optimize factory layouts, streamline production processes, and improve operational efficiency for smarter, faster factory production. Autodesk is entering a new era of unified production—one where smart collaboration and digital factory solutions converge to transform how products are designed, engineered, and manufactured across industries. By integrating FlexSim with AutoCAD, Inventor Factory Design Utilities, Vault – and introducing…

    Production

  • Demand-Driven Success: Lean Production Meets Just-In-Time (JIT)

    Lean production and just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing work together to eliminate waste, reduce inventory, and create agile, demand-driven production systems that maximize efficiency, quality, and customer value. Understanding lean production just-in-time (JIT) Manufacturing companies around the world have discovered that lean production and just-in-time (JIT) methodologies represent the most effective approach to eliminating waste while maximizing…

    Production

  • Comprehensive Guide to Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II)

    Manufacturing resource planning (MRP II) helps companies optimize their manufacturing processes, covering everything from materials to labor costs. This guide explains MRP II, its benefits, how it differs from MRP I and how Autodesk Fusion Operations can enhance MRP II. Understanding manufacturing resource planning (MRP II) Manufacturing resource planning (MRP II) is an integrated information…

    Production

  • The Digital Factory: Analytics and Cloud Platforms for Smarter Manufacturing Decisions

    Examine how advanced analytics and cloud platforms turn manufacturing into digital factories with actionable insights for agility and flexibility. Learn how Autodesk Factory Design Utilities unifies design, simulation, and collaboration to optimize operations and stay resilient in a competitive and unpredictable market. Manufacturing has reached a stage where traditional approaches are no longer viable. Instead,…

    Production

  • Enhanced Efficiency with Just-In-Time (JIT) Tools in Manufacturing

    JIT tools significantly enhance manufacturing efficiency by automating and optimizing tasks. Autodesk’s Inventor, Vault, and Factory Design Utilities aid in improving production processes and workflows. Are increasing manufacturing inefficiencies giving you a headache? Just-in-time (JIT) tools can streamline and automate tasks, greatly enhancing manufacturing efficiency. Let’s explore the uses and benefits of JIT tools, specifically…

    Production

  • Trends in Industrial Automation: Transforming Manufacturing in 2025 and Beyond

    Industrial automation, projected to reach $378.57 billion by 2030, is being transformed by IIoT, Industry 4.0, AI, edge computing, collaborative robots, and 5G. These technologies enhance real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and operational efficiency in manufacturing. Industrial automation – key takeaways The manufacturing landscape is changing as emerging technologies reshape how companies approach production, efficiency, and…

    Production