Denis Gallant is a product innovation consultant who provides advanced product planning expertise to help clients stay ahead in competitive markets. His services include market, product, and technology analysis as well as assistance with funding programs, intellectual property, business models, and more. Gallant has over 25 years of industry experience in new product development. He works flexibly with client teams and offers continuity. Outsourcing certain product planning projects to an expert like Gallant can help companies focus internal resources while gaining an independent perspective.
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The presentation provides details on- New Product Development Funnel, Idea Generation & Opportunity Evaluation, Product Concept Development, Concept Testing, Design and Engineering Products, Prototype Development and Testing
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All work shared here is non-sensitive intellectual property of all research partners involved.
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This is the questionnaire that I developed for one of my market research research project. Various techniques have been incorporated to improve response rate. For details, please visit: http://servicesresearch.blogspot.sg/2010/10/research-methogology-course-summary-2.html
These slides were prepared for Engineering and Food Technology students at Massey University, New Zealand to provide guidance in writing a product development report based on a group project.
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The sales team has a critical role at every stage of the NPD process. So does product marketing. These roles are very different and each crucial to the ultimate product commercialization success in the marketplace.
Drivers for product innovation; Process innovation; Concurrent engineering; Business process re-engineering - BPR; Reverse engineering; Value chain model & process innovation
This is a high-level overview for planning R&D projects to reach an implementation phase within the internal organization.
All work shared here is non-sensitive intellectual property of all research partners involved.
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Follow us at @TraZeless // Visit us at www.TraZeless.com
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Product Planning v1.0
1. Denis Gallant
Product Innovation Consultant
Advanced Product Planning
Monday, March-21-11 The Right Product First Time
2. Overview
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Providing advanced product planning expertise to
help clients stay ahead in competitive markets
Advanced planning for new product ideas and concepts
Innovation services in support of new product programs
Market, product, and technology analysis
Funding programs, IP/patent, business models, etc.
Flexible engagement with your team for the duration of the
project with continuity options
Denis Gallant’s experience
25 years of industry experience focused on new product/technology development and
commercialization programs
Product front-end strategy, planning and design on over 20 new products across the
telecom, datacom/IP, ICT, and semiconductor markets
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3. Denis’ Product Innovation Focus
Funding
Business Business
Programs
Model Case
(e.g. IRAP)
Commercialization
Product Advanced Product PM R&D
concept Planning Team Team
Market Solution
Analysis Design/Spec
Product
Analysis IP/
Technology patents
Analysis
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4. Outsourcing in the Front-End
- Typical Product Front-End Triage
Product Planning Projects for
CTO and/or Product
Marketing Manager Potential Outsourcing
System solution design including
Strategic business model assessment
Strategic and Activities High Priority Competitive analysis of product
large impact
Day-to-Day and market position
Business Product business case analysis
Technology analysis and
Outsourcing
Option research (e.g. partnership
assessments)
Advanced Lower Priority
Important
for strategic Product Day-to-Day Government funding proposals
project Planning Business (e.g. NRC/IRAP, SR&ED, etc)
support
Intellectual Property reviews and
patent applications
Longer-term Short-term
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5. Product Innovation Consulting
- Recent projects
System concept/architecture for next generation product
Leading small team on proof-of-concept project
Competitive Product Analysis
Assessment of new competitors and their product positioning
Including assessment of their business model
NRC/IRAP project proposals
Prime liaison to NRC’s Industry Technical Advisor (ITA) for small and medium
projects
Intellectual Property Review (i.e. patents)
Overall review of company’s technologies and processes for patentability
Preparation and filing of provisional patent
Generic Product Planning Consulting
Assist client with overall product/feature requirements and market positioning
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6. Engagement Options
Product Front-End Project Services
Clearly defined projects in terms of objectives and outcomes
Flexible fee options
Fee based on meeting project objectives and timelines
Result/value base is also an option (for some projects)
Product Management Contracting
On-site; 1-3 days a week
Daily rate is based on engagement commitment
Days/week and duration of engagement
Long term retainer agreement is also an option
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7. Summary
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For timely and effective advanced product
planning, there are some key projects that
may benefit from outsourcing
Keep PM staff focus on day-to-day core business
Reduced distraction for senior managers
Get an independent view of business opportunity
and market
The time to get the product right is at the
critical front-end via an effective advanced
product planning program.
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8. Denis Gallant
Product Innovation Consultant
Phone: +1.613.355.0255 (c)
E-mail: denis@rightproduct.ca
Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/denisgallant
Thank You!
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