New Product Introduction.

Accelerate new product launches, enhance collaboration, and achieve the highest quality standards with Singlepoint NPI Manager. Our web-based platform optimises your entire product introduction process by connecting teams, automating workflows and delivering real-time visibility.

Managing the new product introduction process

New Product Introduction (NPI) is a vital process for organisations aiming to stay competitive. As well as developing products it involves ensuring that the right stakeholders are informed and prepared to utilise them effectively. Singlepoint NPI Manager provides a robust solution for managing this complex process, with powerful task management and evidence-gathering features that help you optimise your NPI processes.

Flexible, efficient collaboration

Singlepoint NPI Manager provides a centralised, real-time collaborative workspace that drives true visibility and control. This leads to higher quality products delivered on time and within budget. With intuitive interfaces and streamlined workflows, our user-friendly approach ensures that your team can manage projects smoothly and efficiently. The highly flexible system allows you to configure variations of your NPI processes to suit your specific needs.

Powerful analytics and reporting

Singlepoint NPI Manager, integrated with our Business Intelligence solution, provides a powerful platform for analysing and reporting on new product introduction projects. Real-time insights into project risks, readiness, and overall health enable you to identify potential issues early and take proactive measures to keep your projects on track. Built upon industry best practices, the system ensures consistent and efficient project execution. Detailed audit trails and evidence gathering capabilities help you maintain compliance and prepare for audits. Granular reporting allows you to monitor progress, identify bottlenecks, and optimise resource allocation, while aggregated reports provide a bird's-eye view of your entire project portfolio.

Task and phase management

From granular task details to high-level phase overviews, Singlepoint empowers all team members by giving them clear visibility into their responsibilities and deadlines.

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Case studies

Doncasters Trucast: Strengthening NPI & Audit Governance

Doncasters Trucast: Strengthening NPI & Audit Governance

Doncasters Trucast, a recognised leader in precision investment castings and turbine components, needed to strengthen governance and traceability within its New Product Introduction process. Operating in highly regulated mobility and aerospace-related markets, the business required a more structured, auditable and scalable approach to gated project management. By implementing Singlepoint’s configurable NPI module, Doncasters Trucast introduced electronic gate approvals aligned to regulatory standards, improving visibility, accountability and compliance. The result has been sustained zero audit findings related to NPI for over three years, alongside reduced administrative burden and improved real-time insight for engineering, quality and customer-facing teams.

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FMP: Delivering 4,000 Hours of Efficiency Gains

FMP: Delivering 4,000 Hours of Efficiency Gains

FMP, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of medical devices and healthcare products, needed to replace its manual, paper-based processes with a more efficient, compliant system. After evaluating 15 platforms across two review cycles, Singlepoint stood out as the clear leader for its flexibility, scalability and ease of use. By implementing Singlepoint’s document management and training modules, FMP achieved measurable time savings of 4,000 hours per year and significantly improved audit readiness.

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Faltec: ERP Integration and Audit Efficiency

Faltec: ERP Integration and Audit Efficiency

Faltec Europe streamlined operations and enhanced compliance by replacing outdated systems with Singlepoint. Discover how seamless ERP integration and centralised document management transformed their digital workflow.

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UTAC: Driving Quality and Efficiency with Integrated Quality Management

UTAC: Driving Quality and Efficiency with Integrated Quality Management

UTAC UK, a leading provider of powertrain and engine testing services, faced challenges with outdated paper-based quality management processes. Senior Manager Peter Davies sought a modern, integrated solution to streamline operations across multiple sites. By implementing Singlepoint’s adaptable platform, UTAC UK digitised their entire quality management system, including document control, auditing and risk management

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Amcor: Document Management

Amcor: Document Management

“Singlepoint is a very good system for control of documentation. You have everything on the system and it’s user-friendly. Everybody in the company can use it.” – Irene, Quality Systems Manager

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The Mentholatum Company: Document Management

The Mentholatum Company: Document Management

The Mentholatum Company, a US-based developer of OTC products, faced challenges with document management and regulatory compliance under FDA and cGMP guidelines. Adopting Singlepoint’s Document Management System, they transformed their paper-based system into a digital powerhouse, enhancing document security, access control, and audit readiness.

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Hitachi Rail: Multi-site implementation

Hitachi Rail: Multi-site implementation

Hitachi Rail Europe, Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. and a total railway system supplier offering rolling stock, traction equipment, signalling, traffic management systems and maintenance centres.

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FAQs

Can Singlepoint NPI Manager integrate with our existing systems and tools?

Yes. Singlepoint NPI Manager can integrate with business systems such as ERP, document management, and quality management platforms, helping ensure information flows across the product launch process.

How long does it take to implement Singlepoint NPI Manager?

Implementation times vary depending on requirements and complexity. Many organisations can begin using core NPI processes quickly, with additional workflows and integrations added as needed.

What is New Product Introduction (NPI), and how does it differ from general project management in a manufacturing context?

NPI manages the activities required to bring a product into production, including validation, approvals, and quality controls. General project management focuses on tasks and timelines without the same manufacturing-specific requirements.

What is the relationship between NPI and APQP, and should both be managed in the same system?

APQP provides a structured framework for planning and validating new products. Managing NPI and APQP within the same system improves visibility, traceability, and control throughout the launch process.

How does Singlepoint NPI Manager connect to PPAP, APQP, and quality management modules for end-to-end product launch control?

Singlepoint NPI Manager links project activities with APQP, PPAP, risk management, and quality processes. This provides complete visibility from planning and validation through to production launch.

How does NPI management software support IATF 16949 requirements for product and process validation before launch?

It helps manage approvals, validation activities, risk assessments, and required documentation. Structured workflows ensure critical requirements are completed and recorded before production begins.

We keep launching new products without completing all quality validation steps, which leads to issues after production start. How does structured NPI software prevent this?

Structured workflows, approvals, and stage gates ensure required validation activities are completed before progression. This reduces the risk of missed quality checks and helps prevent costly issues after launch.