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Define an example product and conduct design for manufacturing steps.

Summary: A brief summary/definition of the product.

Apply seven steps of DFM.

step1 Consider the strategic sourcing decisions.

step2 Estimate the manufacturing costs

step3 Reduce the costs of components

step4 Reduce the costs of assembly.

step5 Reduce the costs of supporting production

step6 Reduce the costs of logistics

step7 Consider the impact of DFM decisions on other factors