What it is
NPI (new product introduction) is the structured process of taking a new product from design into stable production — including DFM, pilot runs, documentation, and quality planning.
What to ask
Ask how engineering changes are handled, what pilot quantities look like, and what documentation you receive. NPI maturity varies widely between manufacturers.
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