SDP Consultancy

Our Consultancy approach is to understand each unique customer situation, and then develop a solution roadmap that will deliver value and provide ongoing business benefit.

We follow a structured Consulting methodology that gives a framework for consistent delivery of results. Our approach follows industry best practices and minimises the risks involved in engaging external partners.

Consultancy Services are provided by Invensys Controls Consulting - IC²

The many component choices with the consultancy services offering include:

• Development of new technology solutions including Mechatronics
• Benchmarking of designs, components and suppliers
• Feasibility studies
• Product pre-development studies
• DFM/DFQ studies and reporting
• Product definition
• Value Analysis
• Reverse engineering
• Product Environmental Profile Reporting / Life Cycle Analysis
  

Our Engineering Support is based around our DFM and DFQ methodology, providing an effective way to develop and manufacture products at a competitive cost.
 
The DFM methodology ensures product design validation for each step of the manufacturing process inline with IPC standards and optimisation for a lean manufacturing approach.
 
It defines the correct product test strategy aligned to the application.
 
The DFQ methodology ensures a robust product and process design through the use of a Quality Functional Deployment approach. It focuses on the identification and prioritisation of the Critical to Quality (CTQ) issues and uses a Six-Sigma DMAIC process.
 
Value Analysis services provide support in the qualification of components, materials and suppliers. It can deliver design cost and reverse engineering analysis and optimisation in the overall appliance environment.
 
Our Technology Study service can evaluate and advise on new technologies, system integration solutions, Mechatronics and connectivity solutions.
 
The value of this service is based on our understanding of the technology application within the Appliance environment.