The DFMA methodology allows for new or improved products to be designed, manufactured and offered to the consumer in a shorter amount of time. DFM/DFA helps eliminate multiple revisions and design changes that cause program delays and increased cost. With DFM/A the design is often more comprehensive, efficient to produce and meets the customer requirements the first time. A shorter total time to market frequently results in lower development costs. The application of the DFMA method results in shorter assembly time, lower assembly cost, elimination of process waste and increased product reliability.