Consulting

FlashPoint managing partner Tucker Marion routinely consults with technology firms both new and established on innovation strategy, design, and development. From hands-on engineering bull-pen centered optimization to C-suite product portfolio strategy sessions, Tucker can help your firm succeed. Tucker is a leading innovation scholar and presents regularly to both industry and academic organizations. Click here for a list of recent publications and engagements.

Specific areas of expertise include:

  • Increasing efficiency and effectiveness of R&D teams
  • Current and future state organizational mapping
  • Improving ideation and design strategy within the firm
  • Product portfolio strategy and next generation planning
  • Implementation of product platforms and scalable architecture
  • Optimization of firm offshore and outsourcing strategies
  • Implementation of lean tools and techniques (both manufacturing and product development)
  • ISO9000:2008 quality system development and implementation

Tucker offers both in-house engagements and Webinars. To discuss your needs in more detail, please send an email to info@flashpointdevelopment.com.

Upcoming Events:

Look for Tucker to present at the 2011 International Conference of Engineering Design in Copenhagen, Denmark this summer. Tucker’s research topic is the impact of digital design on the innovation process.

2011 International Conference of Engineering Design

Northeastern University School of Technological Entrepreneurship Mass Art Penn State
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Inventor's Association of New England Industrial Design Society of America