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By Jon M Quigley This post is to pile on to a post by Robert Fey on LinkedIn. Below is a brief brainstorm of issues that can arise in product development and testing, resulting in poor outcomes.  Your thoughts are welcome. Here is a list of common failures in the context of software verification work […]

August 29, 2025

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Introduction Manufacturing organizations striving for excellence often rely on two powerful forces: manufacturing continuous improvement and robust documentation. Yet, connecting what truly happens on the shop floor with what gets recorded can be far more challenging than it seems. This gap between practice and documentation often leads to inefficiencies, inconsistent training, and the risk of losing […]

August 28, 2025

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Configuration Management Vehicle Platforms – Practices for Multi-Project Success In the dynamic world of vehicle platform development, configuration management is more crucial than ever. As manufacturers innovate, multiple projects often require changes across various vehicle systems built on the same platform. Ensuring seamless, high-quality integration demands robust strategies―especially branching and merging―to keep development efficient and […]

August 14, 2025

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Why You Should Stop Calling It an Engineering Change and Start Saying Enterprise Change When I hear the phrase Engineering Change, alarm bells go off in my head. Not because I have something against engineers—I am one—but because the term limits the conversation and the scope of our thinking. In my decades of experience, I’ve […]

August 13, 2025

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What is a Project Escalation Plan in Product Development? A project escalation plan for product development is a structured approach to identify, address, and resolve issues that threaten a project’s goals, timelines, or budget. These plans ensure problems are managed before they impact overall product success. To illustrate, and this is not my project, I was a […]

August 12, 2025

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Automotive Testing Best Practices: SIL, HIL, and Why a Single Approach Falls Short by Jon M Quigley As someone deeply engaged in automotive product development and testing, I believe that robust strategies using both software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) are essential. Drawing on the insights and frameworks of Jon M. Quigley, I want to explore […]

August 7, 2025

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The Need for Transparency in Testing In the high-stakes world of automotive product development, demands to deliver vehicles on schedule often collide with the critical necessity for transparency in testing results. When timelines tighten and executive pressure mounts, the temptation to “fast-track” projects at the expense of rigorous verification grows. Yet, ensuring transparency in testing […]

August 5, 2025

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Introduction Success in today’s workplace depends on the intricate balance of team and individual performance. Organizations striving for innovation recognize the importance of empowering individuals while fostering effective teamwork. Drawing on the insights of legendary quality management thinker W. Edwards Deming, this post examines motivational factors, the impact of self-interest, and the most effective actions to […]

July 30, 2025

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Prototype Parts vs Production Parts: Understanding Key Differences and the Path to Production Introduction The journey from an initial concept to a finished product involves several crucial stages, including prototyping and production. For both engineers and procurement teams, it’s vital to understand the differences between prototype parts, their uses, and the technical, regulatory, and supply chain […]

July 29, 2025

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Configuration management (CM) and product testing and verification are inextricably linked processes crucial for successful product development and production. Without effective configuration management, performing effective testing becomes difficult. CM provides the foundation for efficient, reliable, and insightful testing activities in today’s complex and constantly evolving systems across automotive, aerospace, defense, and software development industries.  This […]

July 28, 2025

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