Supporting Engineering Decisions

What is the best way to help design engineers engineer the most competitive products possible? As it continues to become harder and harder for products to stand out in our global economy, the engineering behind today’s modern products has become increasingly critical. As we struggle with challenging economic times created by COVID-19, companies will need to work even harder to win over customers. At the same time, products have become increasingly complex, making those critical engineering decisions that much more difficult. In fact, 44% of manufacturers say design decisions have gotten even harder, with many relying on personal experience and guesswork to guide decisions. Workforce shortages resulting from economic cutbacks and retirements will likely mean even fewer resources for engineers, while more is expected of them. What can companies do to overcome this and support engineers?