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

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

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

Plan to Replan

Knowing how to plan a manufacturing project is essential. It is not enough to create a Gantt chart and believe you have a perfect project roll-down. 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 to minimize unforeseen events, it is important to acknowledge that they can arise, and the best way to respond is with a team prepared to replan.

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

2. Control, Uncertainty, and Objectives

Just as important as planning is controlling the entire process.

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

• Do I need more time for a process?
• Are resources lacking?
• Will more or different materials than estimated be required?

If we cannot ensure a smooth flow of all processes, we cannot guarantee target costs or savings, leading to waste, unnecessary cost overruns, and delayed product deliveries.

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

Being present in manufacturing processes allows us to maintain control at any stage of production (partners, offers, sample purchases and 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.

Starting a manufacturing project successfully requires prior guidance during the design phase.

At Lúcid, we always follow a methodology that allows us to advance in the design process securely, ensuring a successful manufacturing outcome.

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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 who are involved in every stage of the process from start to finish.

From understanding the client 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 action are all crucial.

We believe it is essential to involve our clients in each phase, ensuring they feel engaged, informed, and understand the complexities of their product.

At the same time, a phased work method requires the interaction and involvement of various internal and external stakeholders, each with their role.

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 production stages, with the goal of successfully completing the design process.

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