At Value Transformation LLC, we bridge the gap between vision and reality for innovators in the automotive and specialty vehicle sectors. Harnessing decades of hands-on experience and cutting-edge manufacturing, our team delivers. Learning quickly is essential in product development. For example, waiting 10-12 + weeks for prototype wire harnesses delivery does not support this requirement. […]

Don’t Erase the Past to Reuse a Number Introduction: Configuration Item Traceability in PLM (#1) In product lifecycle management (PLM), effective configuration item traceability is not just a best practice—it’s a critical requirement, particularly for regulated industries such as medical devices, aerospace, and rail. Drawing on the principles and works of Jon M. Quigley, a […]

Introduction In today’s competitive market, understanding the gears of product development is crucial for delivering successful products. Each element—like requirements elicitation, configuration management, and risk management—acts as a gear in a well-oiled machine. When these gears work in harmony, teams can accelerate innovation, minimize risk, and maximize the value of their products.  This is not […]

What is Software Download Over the Air (DOTA)? Jon M Quigley Software download over the air (OTA) refers to the wireless delivery of software updates, patches, or new features directly to devices without the need for physical connections or manual intervention. This technology is widely used in smartphones, IoT devices, vehicles, and enterprise systems to […]

Product Quality in Product Development Project Management Introduction In today’s competitive market, product quality is not just a desirable attribute—it’s a fundamental requirement for successful product development and project management. Integrating product quality into every project lifecycle ensures that the final product meets customer expectations, regulatory standards, and business goals.  The quality of the product […]

Effective Product Testing Execution and my thoughts on this. The outcome can be a disaster if we poorly execute an effective, well-defined process.  Below are my thoughts on this link https://www.linkedin.com/posts/robert-fey-78178b154_mrbrokentesting-integrationblindness-testingstrategy-activity-7345338918126432256-OWgo/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJVUn4BzjTVfTnHgKx3zQWTPI5tYcYTiCM   Unit tests pass. If unit testing does not represent the real world, then it means little. Unit testing should go beyond specification limits […]

What Is Configuration Management in Manufacturing?   Configuration management (CM) is a systematic process that ensures all aspects of a product—manufacturing equipment, software, or both—remain consistent with their original specifications and intended functionality throughout their lifecycle. In manufacturing, configuration management aligns the product’s performance, functional, and physical attributes with requirements, design, and operational information from […]

Jon M Quigley The genesis of this post is  https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7343144597839056897/ Outsourced Testing Best Practices: Safeguarding Product Quality in 2025 We often seek out best practices for outsourced testing as if there is a silver bullet. That is not so.  Some key principles help. Outsourced testing is often criticized as a shortcut that leads to poor […]

This blog post is promoted by a LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alindenthal_engineers-give-up-plm-plm-systems-have-activity-7337209561826660352-Yi2X/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJVUn4BzjTVfTnHgKx3zQWTPI5tYcYTiCM What Is an Ideal PLM System Supposed to Do? An ideal Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system is designed to serve as the digital backbone for managing a product’s entire lifecycle—from concept and design through manufacturing, service, and end-of-life. At its core, a PLM system should: […]

This blog post is promoted by a LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alindenthal_engineers-give-up-plm-plm-systems-have-activity-7337209561826660352-Yi2X/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJVUn4BzjTVfTnHgKx3zQWTPI5tYcYTiCM Engineers Give Up on PLM Systems – Lessons from Jon M. Quigley’s Work Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems are intended to streamline product development, enhance traceability, and ensure quality. Yet, as Jon M. Quigley, renowned author, engineer, and project management expert, has observed throughout his […]