Enabling Versatility and Innovation: iRobot’s Part-Centric Approach to Product Development
iRobot, maker of the Roomba robot vacuum, has been a global leader in the robotics and consumer products industries for more than 30 years. Despite a recent wave of challenges including supply chain disruptions, unpredictable demand, and uncompromising cost targets, their business has managed to navigate the choppy waters in the wake of Covid-19.
Their resilience is largely owed to the part-centric approach they’ve taken to define their products, and the product development tools and processes enabled by it. These capabilities include:
- Parts classification
- Change and configuration management
- Multi-disciplinary BOM management
- Quality management
- Supplier collaboration
- And more
During this webinar you will hear how leveraging the collaboration and real-time data access capabilities available in Windchill, iRobot has tackled component shortages, introduced new variants, and driven efficient product development during difficult times.