{"id":27355,"date":"2018-10-16T10:45:13","date_gmt":"2018-10-16T15:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/?p=27355"},"modified":"2018-10-14T11:03:08","modified_gmt":"2018-10-14T16:03:08","slug":"understanding-product-design-at-hp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/understanding-product-design-at-hp\/27355\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Product Design at HP"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"a296a24fa2fc69ef5487857f02f111e8\" data-index=\"9\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Single Post readerboard -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8207522353004717\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"1144967431\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/hp.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"384\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27356 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/hp.jpg 480w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/hp-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">HP focuses on an innovative approach to product design based on the Six Sigma approach. The company calls this The HP Method.\u009d\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The company believes that there are several advantages to be gained by having a process focus.&#8221; In addition, there is also a focus on design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">When Motorola introduced the Six Sigma approach, HP was one of the first companies to adopt the strategy along with Honeywell, GE, and Boeing, amongst others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Preparing for the Future<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">According to Carly Fiorina, all business processes in the future will be digital, mobile, and virtual. It is with this guiding principle that the company has been approaching development. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">HP&#8217;s Process Focus,&#8221; it might be mentioned, is one of the hallmarks of the Six Sigma approach. The latter uses a data-driven and fact-based management strategy for maximal efficiency. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">HP envisions a future where business processes will increasingly embrace new technologies. It is important, therefore, to modify management strategies continuously. This is because they must depend on the process\u009d which undergoes a continuous change in the modern world as new technologies emerge and evolve. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\">HP Business Processes<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The company has measured and defined processes and best practices across the enterprise. HP uses open standard operations reference models to partner effectively and easily.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The company believes in making decisions rapidly and responding quickly to the changing needs of the market. It is essential to do away with ill-defined processes as well as flows inconsistent across company segments. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">It is also important to effectively measure the results of changes for a successful business growth. All of these strategies are in alignment with the core ideals and goals of the Six Sigma strategy, which emphasizes metrics and the need for measuring outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Business Process Redesign<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Business process redesign entails working out strategies to improve the existing business processes. A reduction in costs and an increase in productivity are the end goals. HP recommends beginning by thinking about the aims and outcomes you wish to achieve. It is also important to be realistic about the possible shortcomings. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\"> <\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Setting Clear Goals: <\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">It is important to set specific objectives. Goals can be actioned only after they have been established along with the outcomes. Ensure all projects are working towards achieving the same outcome. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\"> <\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Identify all Business Processes and Prioritize: <\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">It is essential to maintain a clear and up-to-date list of all business processes. Businesses need to have a thorough understanding of everything they are working with in order to make improvements and changes. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\"> <\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Integrate all Activities: <\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Develop one workflow and integrate all new activities into it. Consider consolidating and streamlining all business activities. Count your freelancers too as in-house assets. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\"> <\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Routinely Capture Data: <\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">It is of critical importance to capture data on a routine basis. Several options for data capture are available to businesses today. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\"> <\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Capture Information At The Source: <\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">When a process is ongoing, consider changing it to incorporate data capture instead of creating a new process for the purpose. This will help save time and energy. It is also important to give more autonomy to clients in their current roles. This results in high morale and productivity boosts. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\"> <\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Empowering Employees to Control Processes: <\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Empower people to make decisions regarding the processes they perform. Remove unnecessary steps in process chains and prefer single approval systems wherever possible. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">A successful business process redesign project is concise, clear, and controlled. Such projects leverage the expertise of people from all areas of the business to develop such processes that are realistic. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">HP uses The HP Method\u009d which is an innovative approach to product design. The company maintains a strong focus on business processes. 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