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Maziar Adl

Maziar Adl
My main job is to run our Southern California-based venture, Gocious, a product roadmap platform for manufacturers that empowers better product innovation for discrete manufacturers. I oversee the end-to-end design, implementation, and development of Gocious products and features. I have a long history of bringing automation and digital transformation to different organizations to ensure they stay competitive by taking advantage of recent technology and organizational trends.
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Overcoming Common Hurdles in Heavy Equipment Product Development

Manufacturing heavy equipment requires the careful coordination of many dynamic parts. Not only do the hardware and mechanical components need to integrate seamlessly with software programming, but both parts must line up in the development schedule. Assuming the product comes together without issues, it must also satisfy the customer, delivering value in both expected and unexpected ways.

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Navigating Regulatory Challenges in Heavy Equipment Product Development

Product design and development are complex by nature. An intense amount of research, innovation, and testing is involved in designing new features that users find valuable. Add in the unique challenges presented by the associated regulating bodies of each industry, and the challenges extend beyond the technical complexity of the products themselves. 

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Practical Strategies for Balancing Innovation and Product Maintenance in Manufacturing

In product development, struggles often form between setting goals and following through on achieving those goals. Such is the conflict between innovation—creating new features and products—and maintenance—keeping existing products running smoothly. 

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How Platform Organizations Can Use Gocious to Strengthen Product Lifecycle Management

Platform organizations face specific challenges in managing their product lifecycle (PLM). These organizations, which rely on interconnected ecosystems of products, services, and stakeholders, must balance innovation with the need for solid returns on investment (ROI). Successful PLM is crucial to achieving this balance, but it can be complex for many organizations.

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New Product Introductions (NPIs): How to Accelerate Time-to-Market with Dynamic Roadmaps

The ability to introduce new products and introduce them to the market quickly creates a significant competitive advantage. However, accelerating time-to-market requires more than just speed; it demands precision, clarity, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Dynamic product roadmaps are a powerful tool for achieving these goals, enabling product teams to streamline their processes, prioritize effectively, and maintain transparency throughout the product development cycle.

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Innovations in Product Development in the Manufacturing Sector

The manufacturing industry has long been a source of innovation in product development, from the Industrial Revolution to the latest advances in 3D Printing and the Internet of Things. With the nature of human creativity and the drive for continuous improvement, the industry will continue to experience revolutionary change driven by cutting-edge innovations in product development.

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Product Roadmapping and the Impact of Additive Manufacturing

Technology and methodologies may evolve, but one aspect of product development doesn’t change and that is the drive to build amazing products that change consumers lives. How companies get from the idea stage to putting their product in the lives of their customers is subject to constant change.

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The Best Roadmapping Tool for Platform Organizations

With platform organizations, having a clear and cohesive strategy is paramount for success. Navigating complex product configurations, aligning cross-functional teams, and maintaining transparency across diverse stakeholders can be challenging. This is where roadmapping software for complex products  come into play. 

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The Best Product Roadmap Software by Industry

Clear and effective product roadmaps are crucial for success across all industries, especially in highly competitive markets. Whether you are developing software, manufacturing physical goods, or creating cyber-physical products, choosing the right roadmap software can streamline your processes, enhance collaboration, and ensure that your strategic vision is effectively communicated and executed. 

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From Ideation to Execution: Five Agile Practices for Rapid Development in Manufacturing

It doesn’t matter what industry you look at; manufacturing companies face constant pressure to innovate, improve efficiency, and deliver high-quality products quickly. Adopting agile practices can significantly enhance a company’s ability to respond to these demands and make the process from idea to product launch more efficient. However, it’s not as simple as following a playbook for product development.

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Managing Scope Creep and Change Requests in Agile Product Roadmaps

Even the best-defined product plans are at risk of a landslide of suggested additions or changes to the scope. When you have a group of talented, innovative designers, engineers, and customer-focused teams involved, brilliant ideas happen at all times. In some cases, a requested change to the product due to a new idea can be the key to that product’s success, while at other times, these suggestions creep in to alter the scope and distract from the true goal.

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The Challenges of Designing for Diverse Markets: How Dynamic Roadmaps Provide Solutions

Developing products for global markets can be challenging and requires companies to navigate various demands, regulations, and market dynamics. Companies that want to maintain a cohesive brand while finding success in different regions must conduct extensive research to understand diverse consumer behaviors, preferences, and cultural nuances. Companies focused on success will research and test with new demographics before launching a new product model. Those same companies will thoroughly study and test their products in a new region to ensure there is a customer base with a demand for their products before launching.

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