Josh Valman is a global leader in innovation and rapid manufacturing. As the founder and CEO of RPD International, Valman has positioned himself at the forefront of industrial transformation, driving innovation in corporate R&D departments worldwide. His focus on accelerating product development and optimizing supply chains through agile manufacturing techniques has enabled companies across industries to reduce time-to-market and improve competitiveness on a global scale.
Josh Valman’s career began in the field of robotics engineering, standing out from a young age with his appearance on the TV show *Robot Wars*. While still in school, he gained hands-on experience in China, working on manufacturing facilities for large corporations, optimizing supply chains, and achieving significant cost reductions. This early, practical experience laid the foundation for the creation of RPD International, a company that helps corporations shorten their product development cycles from years to weeks. Today, RPD International drives innovation in industries such as consumer electronics, medical devices, and industrial equipment, helping companies swiftly adapt to a rapidly evolving landscape.
Josh Valman’s conferences are inspiring, practical, and future-oriented. With a captivating style, Valman delves into key topics such as agile manufacturing, accelerated innovation, and supply chain transformation. His ability to break down complex processes into accessible concepts helps audiences understand how to apply agility and efficiency in product development within their own organizations. Valman shares real-world examples of how RPD International has helped companies across sectors drastically reduce their R&D timelines, making his talks both impactful and revealing.
Discover how Josh Valman has revolutionized the manufacturing sector through agile processes, enabling companies to develop products at record speed. In this talk, Valman details how his company has transformed product development operations across industries, reducing timelines from years to weeks and boosting clients’ competitiveness.
Explore how RPD International is reshaping corporate research and development. Valman shares his expertise in implementing agile processes in R&D, demonstrating how it’s possible to drastically reduce development timelines and accelerate product lifecycles—a critical shift in dynamic, fast-evolving markets.
Join Josh Valman in envisioning a future where agile manufacturing redefines industry and innovation. With his unique perspective, Valman explains how advances in rapid manufacturing and new product development strategies allow companies to transform ideas into market-ready products within weeks, driving innovation and global competitiveness.
If you’re looking for a visionary, practical talk on innovation, agility, and rapid manufacturing, you can book Josh Valman through Thinking Heads. As a leading authority on accelerated product development, Josh provides expert insight on optimizing product lifecycle and supply chains to adapt to market changes. Contact Thinking Heads today for more information and to secure his participation in your next event.
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