In this presentation, Paul Gray at Central Garden & Pet, discusses the organization's 5+ year Specification Management journey. From "chaos" to "dynamic" on the Specification Management Maturity Model, the Central team has implemented a spec-first approach into multiple areas of their business including Quality, Packaging, Product Development, Procurement, and Supply Chain Optimization. Gray explains the value Central is receiving by partnering with Specright, as well as a look to the future and their work with Specright Network.
"For those looking at Spec Network, it would be a great tool, because you can work with your suppliers to put information in the system. A lot of suppliers actually own their common specs. If your suppliers are on Network everything is up to date and they can just share it with you in real time."
When everyone has access to specifications, amazing things happen – faster product development, improved quality, and less waste.