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METUS - Our success story

Platform development for a tumble dryer at a household appliance manufacturer

Modular platform development as a key success factor

In the development of new products and platforms, one must consider not only market and customer requirements but also the demands of various disciplines such as engineering, production, product management, marketing, procurement, and logistics. Only by doing so can aspects like costs, customer benefits, sustainability, manufacturability, and ease of maintenance be taken into account early on.

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Read our whitepaper to find out how we successfully supported a household appliance manufacturer in platform development with METUS. Additionally, get an insight into how our collaboration led to both a reduction in complexity and a significant reduction in product costs for the company.

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Our methodology and software for platform development

METUS by PwC is both a method and software solution that assists companies in the successful development of products. Our approach enables seamless, end-to-end digital modelling for the conception and optimisation of product portfolios, spanning from the market to product architecture and the production process. This integration and consideration of all relevant aspects result in sustainable product cost optimisation.

Our goal: reducing complexity and costs

In the shortest time frame, there was a need for an innovative and future-proof platform development. The goal was to further reduce manufacturing costs and meet the increasing market demands for usability, performance, and energy efficiency. A time frame of less than 2 years was planned between the project commission and the start of production in the factory specifically built for the platform.