CoLab @colab_software

Setting the new standard for collaborative engineering. CoLab is the efficient design review platform for innovative teams who want to build the future—faster. colabsoftware.com St. John's, NL Joined October 2017

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CoLab @colab_software

2 years ago

With @ mentions in CoLab, calling attention to a critical design issue is as easy as pinging a friend on social media. #engineering #designreview #mechanicaldesign

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2 years ago

Cloud-native tools are quickly becoming table stakes for top performers. Don't make the mistake of recruiting exceptional engineers... only to lose them a year or two later because your processes are too painful. See how CoLab modernizes design review: hubs.li/Q01WdFJc0

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2 years ago

Look, we get it. Spreadsheets are sturdy and reliable — but every spreadsheet has its limits. CoLab gives teams a better way to manage design reviews, feedback, and issues/changes. That means you can stop getting lost in Excel... and get lost in design thoughts instead. 🧠

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2 years ago

Generating cost-down ideas is only half the battle. The real kicker is getting them implemented. Execution makes the difference between a program that can be scaled, and one that can’t — and it's where most VA/VE programs need the most work. Read more: hubs.li/Q01W4yD40

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2 years ago

Effective VA programs tend to take a hybrid approach that makes the most of both in-person and virtual methods. But there are 3 main event types that any effective and modern VA/VE program should have. Read more about the 5 pillars of modern VA/VE: hubs.li/Q01VZVjX0

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2 years ago

When the pandemic first hit, JCI quickly pivoted from in-person VA workshops to running virtual VA events in CoLab. The original goal was simply to replace in-person events. But now, the JCI team generates 2x more ideas. 📈 Read more to find out how: hubs.li/Q01VZNt_0

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2 years ago

Reflect on your VA/VE program to ensure you get incentives, targets, and program structure right to motivate the team. Otherwise, misaligned incentives can easily drive the wrong behaviours. Read more about the 5 pillars of modern VA/VE here: hubs.ly/Q01VZlDC0

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2 years ago

Misaligned incentives can easily drive the wrong behaviours. That's why you need to review the structure, goals, and incentives within your VA/VE program to make sure they truly align with your organizational goals. 🔎🎯 Read more here: hubs.li/Q01VYQML0

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2 years ago

Do your design review meetings keep going down in flames? You might need to incorporate more asynchronous review. That way, meetings can be for productive discussions — not putting out fires. Get the step-by-step guide to asynchronous reviews in CoLab: hubs.li/Q01V3N8C0)

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2 years ago

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to find the right organizational structure for your VA/VE goals. But there are 4 key roles every modern VA/VE program should have: 👉 Executive sponsor 👉 VA/VE champions 👉 Engineers/designers 👉 SME team Read more: hubs.li/Q01VYFQx0

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2 years ago

As soon as Chao joined our team, we knew we'd make a great hiring decision. In our #teamwins channel, she's been described as: —> "an absolute force" —> "an incredible communicator" —> "killin it since Day 1!!!!!" Get to know her in this short interview: hubs.li/Q01XrRcj0

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2 years ago

Focusing more on design-driven cost savings allows teams to be less reliant on finance-led tactics to hit their targets — and thus more resilient in the face of external pressures like inflation and supply shortages. Read more: hubs.li/Q01VY1Mx0

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CoLab @colab_software

2 years ago

Supplier DFM reviews in CoLab work differently than most DFM processes today. There's no need for emails or PowerPoint decks or SharePoint folders. It's all just simple and streamlined, in an organized central hub. See for yourself in this product tour: hubs.li/Q01VXbvw0

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CoLab @colab_software

2 years ago

Does your "virtual" process for VA/VE leave something to be desired? ✖️ Nobody does their best work within a messy email chain that’s 27 replies long (and counting). Don't just digitize your old process. Redesign it. Read here for tips on how to do it: hubs.li/Q01V4Y8c0

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CoLab @colab_software

2 years ago

CoLab's Revenue team has openings for: 🌱 Customer Success Manager 🤝 Sr Account Executive 🔎 Sales Development Rep— x2 Get the details at hubs.li/Q01WpxcP0 Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis, so the sooner you apply the better!

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2 years ago

Becoming 25% more efficient sounds really good, right? Well, actually... it depends. If your process is ineffective to begin with, efficiency won't fix it. CoLab helps engineering teams be more efficient by being more *effective.* Check us out at hubs.ly/Q01VrhJS0

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2 years ago

Engineers are all about data. So it's a little ~weird~ other industries are so far ahead on analytics. Until CoLab launched Insights.👀 It's built specifically for mechanical teams to use dashboards + KPIs to track and improve design review performance. hubs.li/Q01V3Hjz0

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2 years ago

⚙️ What is integrated VE? It's a term that can be interpreted in multiple ways. At CoLab we typically use it to mean: 💡 Integrated VE = deliberately including at least 1 review cycle in your NPD process focused solely on cost/margins.💡 Read more: hubs.li/Q01V563b0

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2 years ago

When do you loop suppliers into your development process? If you're waiting until you have 2D drawings available, you're waiting too long. ⚠️ Getting supplier feedback earlier lets you make smarter decisions that much sooner. Keep listening for more: hubs.li/Q01Vf-Qg0

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2 years ago

We dare you to find someone with a more positive energy than Alan De Castro... We’ll wait. 🙃 Since he joined CoLab over a year ago, Alan’s sharp eyes and systematic approach have been keeping our QA engine humming along healthily! Get to know him here: colabsoftware.com/post/meet-the-…