It is difficult to quickly summarize the possible errors during a manufacturing process due to its complexity, but I think we can condense a basic overview into four key points to understand how, at Lúcid, we work to support our customers in the most important phase of the product.

Obviously, there are many factors to consider during a manufacturing process: customer, product type, design, engineering, materials, budgets, target costs, project scope, timelines, benchmarking, functions, etc.

I want to approach this analysis from a general perspective. Without going into details, highlighting 4 key points that allow us to lead a successful manufacturing process:

1. Plan to replan

Knowing how to plan a manufacturing project is critical. It is not enough to create a Gantt chart and believe that you have a perfect project list. Good planning ensures optimal resource utilization by analyzing the type of product, its resource requirements, complexity, timelines, development, etc.

While planning is the best method for minimizing unforeseen events, it is important to recognize that they can arise, and the best way to respond is with a team prepared to re-plan.

At Lúcid, we have a professional team dedicated to research, user analysis and benchmarking, which, among other things, helps us to understand and anticipate future product needs. This allows us to plan manufacturing with a deeper insight.

2. Control, uncertainty and objectives

As important as planning is, control all process.

The main objective is to verify that everything planned is being executed correctly, identify deviations and apply corrections to replan accordingly.

• Do you need more time for a process?
• Lack of resources?
• Will more or different materials than estimated be required?

If we cannot guarantee a smooth flow of all processes, we cannot guarantee target costs or savings, resulting in waste, unnecessary cost overruns and delays in product delivery.

This is possible thanks to proximity and on-site control at key moments and processes. At Lúcid, we achieve this with our sites in Spain, Central Europe and China, which allows us to closely monitor the entire process through tools such as factory audits and quality controls.

Being present in the manufacturing processes allows us to maintain control at any stage of production (partners, quotations, purchasing and sample shipments, factory audits, R&D, product specialization, supply chain, distribution, etc.).

3. Methodology and design for a successful outcome

A good way to anticipate potential problems is through a preliminary vision and strategy phase that ensures an optimal product development process.

All manufacturing projects are shaped by the design phase that precedes them, where users are researched and analyzed to create a design that meets their needs.

The successful start of a manufacturing project requires prior guidance during the design phase.

At Lúcid, we always follow a methodology that allows us to advance the design process in a safe way, guaranteeing a successful manufacturing result.

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4. Team coordination

Among all the points mentioned, I would like to highlight one that is often overlooked: people.

We can plan, control and implement methodologies, but it is the people involved in each stage of the process from start to finish.

From understanding the customer requesting a product to the teams executing the different stages of production, transparency, honesty, good communication, empathy, listening skills, evaluation and the ability to transform proposals into actions are crucial.

We believe it is essential to involve our customers at every stage, making sure they feel engaged, informed and understand the complexities of their product.

At the same time, a phased approach requires the interaction and involvement of several internal and external stakeholders, each with their own role to play.

In conclusion, the manufacturing process requires dedication to ensure the correct development of a project. At Lúcid, we have a manufacturing team capable of coordinating, controlling and executing all stages of production, with the objective of successfully completing the design process.

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