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Procurement teams cannot balance cost, risk, and sustainability with partial visibility. On May 13, 2026, at 10 AM EST / 3 PM BST, Lily Thomas will show how aPriori Intelligence helps teams compare suppliers, regional costs, and CO₂ impact with better data. Register now before your next sourcing decision gets made without it → apriori.com/resources/webi… #procurement #digitaltwin #supplychainrisk

If your DFM process needs more coordination than your design process, that is the warning sign. Join Mark Rushton at PTC/USER Global Summit 2026 to explore a Windchill-integrated approach to quantified, automated DFM. Visit us at Booth 20: ptcuser.org/Events/Upcomin… #costengineering #windchill #manufacturingengineering #PTCUSERGS26

What if engineering and procurement used the same manufacturing intelligence? That’s the focus of this webinar replay. Watch how integrating aPriori with PLM or other business systems helps automate critical DFM + should costing analysis. Outcome: ✅ better design decisions ✅ stronger supplier collaboration ✅ a more proactive process Watch the replay → apriori.com/resources/webi… #manufacturingstrategy #costengineering #procurement #designengineering

Across-the-board cuts can reduce spending fast. They can also miss the underlying cost drivers. This free report makes the case for a zero-based, cross-functional cost transformation rather than isolated budget cuts. Download and read the report to learn more → apriori.com/resources/repo… #manufacturingstrategy #costtransformation #operations

A reverse auction is only as good as the lot design behind it. If parts are poorly grouped, pricing quickly becomes distorted. That’s why should cost insight and supplier capability matching matter before the first bid ever comes in. Read on to learn more → apriori.com/blog/what-is-a… #sourcing #manufacturing #shouldcost #procurement

🔧 Design choices shape manufacturability, cost, and sustainability. This practical DFM guide shows how teams make better decisions earlier. 👉 Instantly access the DFM guide: apriori.com/design-for-man… #designformanufacturing #costengineering #manufacturingstrategy #digitalmanufacturing

We’re a Finalist! aPriori Recognized Among Top Procurement Innovators   We’re proud to share that aPriori Technologies has been named a finalist for the World Procurement Awards 2026 in the Procurement Technology Provider category.   This recognition reflects the real impact our customers are achieving: earlier cost visibility in the product lifecycle, smarter sourcing decisions, and a transformation in how procurement collaborates across engineering, manufacturing, and the supply base.   Honored to be alongside so many organizations pushing the boundaries of what procurement can deliver.   Winners will be announced on May 21, 2026, at the World Procurement Congress in London, hosted by @ProcurementLDRS. Stay tuned. Learn more 👉 apriori.com/press-release/…   #Procurement #DigitalTransformation #CostEngineering #SupplyChain #Innovation

Congratulations to @slateauto on this milestone and the momentum reflected in recent coverage by @IndustryWeek! For manufacturing leaders, stories like this are a reminder that scaling an affordable vehicle takes real discipline across cost, sourcing, tooling, and execution. Watch Rich's full session here: videos.apriori.com/watch/NUN5jKBU… Read the IndustryWeek article here: industryweek.com/leadership/com… #manufacturing #automotive #ev #costengineering

Engineering Just Became a Measurable Profit Driver Design decisions drive cost—but too often, their impact goes unseen. What if engineering teams could prove the value of every design choice in real time? aPriori’s new Design Value Dashboard makes it possible—automating cost avoidance and reduction tracking and turning design into a measurable business driver. No more guesswork. Just data-driven impact. Read how we’re redefining design performance: 👉 apriori.com/blog/measure-w… #designvaluedashboard #designengineering #apriori #manufacturing

Process choice is no longer just a cost question. It is a cost + CO2e question. At RAPID + TCT 2026, Stephen Conrad will compare additive and traditional methods across both metrics using example components. Join the session: rapidtct2026.eventscribe.net/index.asp?pres… #industrial3dprinting #designformanufacturing #productcost #co2e

Late-stage manufacturability issues are expensive because the process that found them was too late. See how DFM is being reimagined as automated, quantified, and PLM-native at PTC/USER Global Summit 2026. Booth 20 + session details: ptcuser.org/Events/Upcomin… #plm #productcost #dfm #ptcusergs26

Reactive handoffs slow teams down. Proactive analysis helps move them forward. 🔧 Watch the replay to see how integrating aPriori with PLM or other business systems can automate critical DFM + should costing analysis. Why watch? ✅ faster design optimization ✅ clearer cost drivers ✅ better engineering + procurement collaboration Watch the replay → apriori.com/resources/webi… #dfm #procurement #costengineering

Most supply chain risks are identified after design decisions are already expensive to change. Better teams bring cost, process, and supplier insight forward. Download and read the report, “A New Way of Sourcing & Supply Chain Management” → apriori.com/resources/repo… #costengineering #sourcing #supplychainrisk

Additive manufacturing is not automatically the sustainable choice. And it is definitely not automatically the profitable one. The real question: where does AM beat traditional processes on both cost and CO2e? Stephen Conrad explores that at RAPID + TCT 2026: rapidtct2026.eventscribe.net/index.asp?pres… #additivemanufacturing #co2e #manufacturingcost

Where does profitability really live in manufacturing? Often in the costs you *don’t* see. With rising costs, tariffs, trade uncertainty, and labor shortages, manufacturers need visibility into both direct and indirect costs to protect margins before production begins. Digital manufacturing intelligence helps teams identify cost drivers early, simulate scenarios, and make smarter sourcing decisions. Read more: apriori.com/blog/discover-… #Manufacturing #CostReduction #SupplyChain

Most manufacturing cost problems don’t begin in procurement. They begin earlier. In design. Watch the replay to see how aPriori automates critical DFM and should-cost analysis through integration with PLM and other business systems. Key takeaways: ✅ Optimize for production earlier ✅ Understand true cost drivers ✅ Reduce reactive back-and-forth Watch the replay on-demand → apriori.com/resources/webi… #dfm #costengineering #manufacturing

AI in product development is not just about speed. It’s about testing more scenarios, checking designs against real constraints, and reducing expensive rework before prototypes are built. Read the blog post to learn more → apriori.com/blog/how-ai-to… #productdevelopment #manufacturingengineering #sourcing

DFM breaks when it depends on manual reviews, tribal knowledge, and a few overloaded experts. At PTC/USER Global Summit 2026, Mark Rushton will cover a more scalable model: automated, quantified, Windchill-integrated DFM. Visit Booth 20 + join the session: ptcuser.org/Events/Upcomin… #dfm #windchill #manufacturing #ptc

The best manufacturing AI stories are not about chat. They are about decisions. This report covers how AI can support supplier risk analysis, alternative sourcing, cost/carbon trade-offs, and faster product development. Download and read the report to learn more → apriori.com/resources/repo… #supplychainstrategy #manufacturingai #sourcing #aiplaybook

A design tweak can look harmless in CAD and still raise manufacturing costs fast. Why? Complex interactivity: ✅ secondary processes ✅ volume effects ✅ tolerance-driven cost escalation That is why rough estimates miss too much. Read the blog post to learn more → apriori.com/blog/cost-driv… #costengineering #designtocost #manufacturing