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How to Overcome Technical Debt and Drive Process Optimization

Uncover technical debt’s hidden costs and learn four digital transformation strategies to eliminate silos, boost productivity, and innovate faster.

MIC 2023 Takeaways: The Rise of Digital Twin Software

Learn five MIC takeaways on digital twins: boost productivity, transform procurement, cut carbon, and build resilience against inflation.

aPriori Fall ’23 Cloud Release Update

Fall aPriori cloud release adds faster scenario comparison, new Workspace projects, improved plastics and machining models, plus expanded sustainability reporting.

How Manufacturing Process Innovation Links Cost and Procurement

Bridge cost engineering and procurement with digital manufacturing insights to secure fair pricing, stronger suppliers, and faster innovation.

Why Digital Transformation Technology is A Manufacturing Game Changer

Digital twins power real-time analytics, cut costs, and boost sustainability.

3 Examples to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint and Cut Manufacturing Costs

Three case studies reveal surprising cost-carbon tradeoffs across regions, materials, and processes—showing why data beats intuition for decarbonization.

Explore Supply Chain Risk and Resilience at MIC 2023

Preview MIC ’23 sessions on digital twins for resilient supply chains, smarter cost modeling, supplier collaboration, and risk reduction.

See How Manufacturers Embrace Sustainable Development at MIC

Join MIC ’23 sustainability track to master net-zero, sustainable sourcing, and should-carbon strategies—without sacrificing profitability.

Digital Business Transformation = ROI: 5 Reasons to Attend MIC

See how MIC ’23 digital twins cut chaos, align vendors, and drive profitable, sustainable manufacturing.

Profitability at MIC: A Deep Dive Into Gross Profit Margins

MIC 2023 profitability track delivers executive tactics for cost transformation, supplier leverage, design-for-profit, and building a cost-conscious culture.

Innovating for Impact: Carrier’s Carbon Reduction Strategy

Carrier cut CO2e and costs with aPriori, accelerating EPD certification 33% and unlocking $21M annual savings.

Evaluate Costs with Our New Product Material Cost Analysis Calculator

Try a material cost analysis calculator to forecast price swings, understand material-to-total cost ratios, and negotiate smarter with suppliers.