Why Faster Design Needs a Better Path to Production

Dave Evans (former founder of Fictiv and leader at Misumi) shares insights from his career across automotive, digital manufacturing, and industrial automation. He discusses how engineering teams can navigate the speed of AI and software iteration, digitize hardware development, and build resilient global supply chains amidst geopolitical and trade disruptions. SKIP AROUND 00:00 - Software Speed vs. Hardware Development 00:36 - Fictiv & Misumi 01:56 - Mass Customization 02:59 - Digitizing Product Dev 03:16 - Building Resilient & Agile Supply Chains 04:37 - Resurgence of U.S. Manufacturing