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DFM and DfSC are related in that they are both focused creating a repeatable process for product
development and manufacturing. DfSC is focused on creating a repeatable process for product
DfSC is a systematic, repeatable process for product development teams and engineers across the
life cycle of the product and its supply chain members’ resources and capabilities. Parts
standardization supports DfSC because it eliminates differences in supplier parts which will help to
These concerns are legitimate in some ways but I believe overall DfSC is a useful approach. It will
take more time in the product development process, but it forces communication between all of the
different business function groups and that input will create the best possible product. I also think that