Kevin Jankay
Recent Posts
New Product Launch Plan: 5 Steps to Execute the Perfect Launch
As a manufacturer, you understand the importance of introducing a new product to the market. You and your team have meticulously crafted a product launch plan that must be executed perfectly to achieve the desired results and ROI.
Product Portfolio Management: Your Ultimate Guide to PPMs
Here’s a simple truth: When it comes to your product line, resource allocation and risk management MUST be strategically aligned with your core business goals. That’s why manufacturers place such an emphasis on product portfolio planning.
5 Reasons Why Modular Product Architecture Requires a New Roadmapping Approach
Modular products offer flexibility, faster innovation, and reusability across product lines — but they also introduce a web of dependencies that traditional roadmaps just can’t handle. Static tools like spreadsheets or slide decks break down quickly when you're managing dozens of interconnected modules across teams, timelines, and markets.
To succeed, product managers need purpose-built tools that offer centralized visibility, real-time collaboration, and dynamic roadmap updates.
How Gocious Aligns Product Strategy and Execution Across Manufacturing Organizations
Success in complex product development environments hinges on more than just launching new offerings—it requires strategic alignment, operational agility, and the ability to see the full picture. Yet, product teams are often trapped in spreadsheets, disconnected from real-time data, and making isolated decisions that ripple unpredictably across product lines.
The Power of a Shared Source of Truth: Keeping Global Product Teams Synchronized
Global product teams can drive innovation—or costly confusion—depending on how well they stay aligned with company goals and product vision. For manufacturers with operations across multiple regions and departments, coordination is critical. Without a centralized, transparent communication system, misalignment can delay development and derail timelines.
Turning Sustainable Product Goals into Reality with Roadmapping Tools
Today’s consumers, investors, and regulators demand that companies take real responsibility for the environmental impact of their products. Meeting these expectations doesn’t happen by accident—it requires intentional planning from the very start.
Beyond Silos: How to Align and Optimize Your Product Portfolio
Products are becoming more sophisticated by the year as innovative software capabilities integrate with reliable hardware solutions. Even though these products evolve and disrupt various industries with their technologies, the functionality of traditional product management tools lags behind.
Why Traditional Product Roadmaps Fail in Cyber-Physical Product Development
Traditional product roadmaps were built for linear development cycles, but cyber-physical products demand a more dynamic approach. These systems require continuous iteration, real-time updates, and seamless cross-functional collaboration. Relying on static, outdated roadmaps can lead to misalignment, missed milestones, and wasted resources.
Just Released: Open API for Customizable Integrations
Adding a new piece of software to your organization’s Tech Stack requires careful consideration. You want new tech to integrate with your existing systems, improve your processes, and provide helpful tools for your team. Some questions your tech team might ask are whether the provider offers guided set-up or training, and if you need a feature that doesn’t currently exist, are they willing to build it for you?
The MVP Blueprint: How Product Managers Turn Ideas into Impactful Products
Successful product managers understand that agility and a clear strategy are essential when technology and digital components are increasingly incorporated into physical products. One method to achieve this delicate balance is to follow the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) approach. Focusing on the MVP allows teams to validate ideas faster, reduce risk, and create products that truly resonate with users.
Just Released: KPI Sets and KPI Roadmaps
As a global product management leader, you now have access to the new KPI Sets and the KPI Roadmap, tools designed to help you measure and visualize the impact of your product roadmaps across regions and teams. With this update, Gocious empowers you and your teams to make data-driven decisions, ensuring your product portfolios align with global market demands and business objectives.
Unlocking Strategic Portfolio Management Excellence in Manufacturing
For large-scale manufacturers and companies managing complex product lifecycles, product management is often a daunting puzzle. Coordinating multiple teams, tracking dependencies, and ensuring strategic alignment across product lines is no small feat. Traditional tools often fall short in managing the intricacies of complex products within sophisticated product portfolios.