In this short 2 minute video, Manager of Cost Estimation David McGinley describes how a young engineer had added a number of aesthetic features to a design without really considering the impact this would have on manufacturing cost. Watch how Spirit’s engineering team used aPriori to highlight and eliminate all the expensive features from a CAD model and save 11% in just a few minutes.
For manufacturers, inadequate cost modeling capabilities can drive serious business problems. Many manufacturers, for instance, are forced to no-bid potentially valuable work solely due to a...
Manufacturers are under more competitive pressure than ever before to adopt robust design-stage cost management practices like Design-to-Cost. Traditionally, engineers have been asked to deliver...
For manufacturers, cost-cutting is an ever-present goal: achieving lower costs while retaining the desired functionality means higher profit margins, more market share, and happier customers....
This document describes aPriori's Regional Data Libraries, provides references to data sources, and explains the methodologies used in compiling that data.
Learn how to gather facts to negotiate the cost of your existing parts with your supplier in this guide to fact-based negotiation for manufacturers:
What is a manufacturing spend analysis? Follow this 7-step guide to evaluate your product costs and identify opportunities to save.
1:26Listen to Eyal Siryon from Rafael talk about one of their cost saving success stories.
4:00To further advance state of the art airframe development, aPriori has developed a new solution for cost management of composite aerostructures. Listen in as Steve Peck, VP of Applications and Engineer
Automotive engineering company LEVC partners with aPriori to deliver a cohesive costing strategy within their cross functional teams. Get the case study here.
3:21Watch this short demo video to see first hand how aPriori costs plastic parts.
1:34Watch this short demonstration video of aPriori costing a sand casting part.
Having a better understanding of the True Economic Cost of a product will measurably benefit manufacturing organizations.
2:47Watch this short demonstration video of aPriori costing a sheet metal part.
2:23Watch this 2-minute demo to see how aPriori's design to cost capabilities provides insight into manufacturing cost drivers, enabling you to address manufacturability issues and eliminate product costs
This eBook discusses some of the obstacles involved and outlines key considerations and best practices for initiating an effective product cost management program.
