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How to Prepare for SEC Climate Disclosure Mandates

Prepare for SEC and EU climate disclosures: use sustainability modeling to optimize products for cost, carbon, and performance.

Debunking Sustainability Practice Myths

Debunk sustainability myths in manufacturing and see how aPriori’s insights cut CO2, waste, and costs through smarter design and sourcing.

3 Essentials for Design for Sustainability

Master design for sustainability: lightweighting, efficient manufacturing, and end-of-life planning—using insights to cut CO2 and costs.

Sustainable Sourcing Strategies that also Improve the Bottom Line

Sustainable sourcing playbook: advantages, real case studies, and seven steps to cut supply-chain emissions while boosting competitiveness.

Striking a Balance Between Green Design and Cost Efficiency

Balance green design and costs using should-carbon manufacturing insights to compare materials, processes, and locations for profitable sustainability.

What Inflationary Pressures Teach Us About Cost Analysis

Learn how digital manufacturing insights modernize cost analysis, manage inflationary pressures, and uncover savings through real-world simulations and automation.

3 Moves Manufacturing Execs Can Make to Combat Inflation Now for a Profitable 2023

Fed rate hikes squeeze manufacturers; three moves—strengthen supply chains, build cash reserves, and upskill workers with digital tools.

4 New Can’t-Miss Tips for Successful Supplier Negotiations

Fact-based, emotion-free supplier negotiations: use should-cost breakdowns and impartial language to collaborate, resolve objections, and cut costs.

Apprenticeships + Digital Initiatives: Solve Labor Shortages and Accelerate Future Talent

Digital manufacturing apprenticeships pair paid training and mentors with tech to close skills gaps and retain workers.

Overcoming Global Supply Chain Issues Through Cost Engineering

Supply chain turmoil demands cost engineers and simulation-driven manufacturing intelligence to rapidly evaluate suppliers, costs, risks, and sustainability.

aPriori Receives Frost & Sullivan Award for Digital Manufacturing Innovation

Frost & Sullivan awards aPriori 2022 innovation honor for cloud digital manufacturing platform accelerating design, costing, sourcing, sustainability.

Top-3 Manufacturing KPIs Every Cost Engineer Should Know

Three essential cost-engineering KPIs: cut ECOs, reduce CO2 footprint, and capture should-cost savings with digital collaboration.