aPriori
Case Studies
Leveraging Digital Manufacturing for a Resilient EV Supply Chain: A Case Study on Eaton
Overview
Leveraging Digital Manufacturing for a Resilient EV Supply Chain: A Case Study on EatonaPriori |
Analytics & Modeling - Digital Twin / Simulation Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) | |
Aerospace Automotive | |
Logistics & Transportation Product Research & Development | |
Digital Thread Digital Twin | |
Hardware Design & Engineering Services System Integration | |
Operational Impact
The adoption of aPriori and the shift towards digital manufacturing has led to several operational benefits for Eaton. The company has been able to improve its product knowledge, with the tool providing meaningful insight into how product design affects product cost models. This has fostered a greater care about product cost across the team. The creation of a 'digital thread' has also enhanced collaboration across departments, allowing for a continual flow of information throughout the product development lifecycle. Furthermore, the ability to quickly understand the impact of design on the supply chain has helped Eaton build a more resilient supply chain, which is particularly crucial in the face of prevalent supply chain shortages. | |
Quantitative Benefit
Significant growth in the adoption of aPriori since its inception in 2017 | |
Ability to generate a cost model in just a few minutes | |
Significant reduction in the cycle time of the product | |