Before revision: Assessing MRLs is performed to: define the current level of manufacturing maturity identify maturity shortfalls and associated costs and risks provide the basis for manufacturing maturation and risk management Immature manufacturing processes may lead to the following problems: Inattention to manufacturing during planning and design Poor supplier management planning Lack of workforce knowledge and skills Assessing technology readiness levels does leave some major transition questions unanswered: Is the level of performance reproducible?
After revision: MRLs are assessed to: define the current level of manufacturing maturity identify maturity shortfalls and associated costs and risks provide the basis for manufacturing maturation and risk management Immature manufacturing processes may lead to the following problems: Inattention to manufacturing during planning and design Poor supplier management planning Lack of workforce knowledge and skills Assessing technology readiness levels does leave some major transition questions unanswered: Is the level of performance reproducible?