Product Management (7) Articles

3 Ways Manufacturers Can Improve Their Product Roadmap Management Strategy

Your product roadmap is an essential part of the manufacturing process. It guides production while defining the product vision from conception to development. Product manufacturing can be a complex process. If you consider the design and engineering of a vehicle, many components come into play. There is a product team in place for each feature of a vehicle, from the engine, tires, frame, and brakes to the axles, gears, seating, electrical, and lighting to the product software. The only way to manage all these moving pieces is to have a roadmap and a strategy to manage it.

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Why Product Roadmap Management Software Is Essential for Electronic Manufacturers

Have you ever found yourself cursing your phone when the functions become increasingly sluggish after every new model launch? This is because companies like Apple and Samsung make sure their products are designed to best align with the brand-new software update. While it might seem like a simple market strategy to get people talking about the newest updates, the reality of launching products that require software and hardware elements is that it is a very intricate process.

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7 Vulnerabilities Global Manufacturing Presents and How to Manage Them

Global markets are huge drivers of economic growth, contributing to GDP and promoting economic stability within countries across the globe. The ability for corporations to operate in diverse locations allows for better access to resources, opens up new labor markets, and secures new consumer markets in which to sell their goods. In addition, local businesses often rely on trade with foreign suppliers for raw materials and components from which to produce their finished products.

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5 Things Every Product Manager Needs in Their Daily Work

Product managers shoulder a lot of responsibility. It's their job to oversee the product development process, keep stakeholders informed, report to executives and program managers, as well as solve problems as they arise. While the role of a product manager is essential to any manufacturer, the position can sometimes be overlooked in terms of providing efficient tools to do the job. 

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The Essential Difference Between Managing Products and Projects

It takes many teams to create great products. The product manager may take the lead on production decisions, but the product does get created without hard work from one or more project managers. While the product managers are responsible for defining and developing the products to be built, project managers oversee various tasks and resource allocations required to get the job done. Here's a closer look at both roles, their interdependence, distinct differences, and how both managers can benefit from using Product Roadmap Management (PRM) software

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3 Reasons Why Your Product Manager Is the Quarterback in Your Company

You've outlined your vision for your company and defined your product goals. Now, all that stands between you and those goals is finding the right person to execute the strategy to make your vision a reality. The key player who will get that job done is your product manager. If we compare product management to American football, then your product manager is your quarterback. They're the ones in charge of every aspect of product development. Your product manager will:

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The 3 Most Common Misconceptions About Global Product Management

If you've ever wondered what the role of a product manager is, you're not alone. While an organization is filled with teams offering advanced business and technical skills, what expertise does the product manager have? From the outside, it may seem that they possess limited specialized knowledge in any particular area, which often leads to common misperceptions of the role. 

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One Important Communication Skill Every Product Manager Needs to Improve

Product managers need a variety of skills to excel in their positions, including the ability to be organized, creative, punctual, collaborative, and effective communicators. Of all the skills that a Product Manager must exhibit during the product development process, effective communication is the most vital to success. From product ideation to completion, good communication is necessary. 

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The 7 Key Challenges to Product Roadmap Management (And how to address them!)

Every year, innovation brings new and improved products to life, making many amazing and brilliant things available to us, from advanced electronic systems to fuel-efficient or electric vehicles to AI technology, making the dangerous industries safer for humans. 

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5 Factors Separating the Product Management of Hardware vs. Software  Products

The day-to-day experiences of product management roles have similarities between industries. There needs to be a product vision established, a development plan laid out, and a strategy to manage it all must be created.

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