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Streamlining New Product Introduction Process with aPriori: A Caterpillar Case Study
Overview
Streamlining New Product Introduction Process with aPriori: A Caterpillar Case StudyaPriori |
Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Event-Driven Application Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) | |
Cement Mining | |
Product Research & Development Quality Assurance | |
Manufacturing Process Simulation Time Sensitive Networking | |
System Integration Testing & Certification | |
Operational Impact
The use of aPriori has significantly streamlined Caterpillar's NPI process. The platform's cost modeling software has been instrumental in each stage of the NPI process, from concept to production, helping Caterpillar to make better design decisions based on cost. The platform has also helped Caterpillar to be more proactive about cost and design decisions, getting ahead of cost and understanding what that cost is going to be before release to manufacture. Furthermore, aPriori has eliminated the need for cost reduction projects, saving the company the need for additional resources. The platform's digital factory simulation provides Caterpillar with the manufacturing insights they need to get their design, quality, and cost goals right the first time, making aPriori a true partner in Caterpillar’s success. | |
Quantitative Benefit
Saved over $1.1 Million on one part | |
Reduced the estimate for tooling by 65% and reduced the quote by 25% on a particular assembly, amounting to a savings of 153,000 CNY | |
Built a cost model in less than an hour, compared to a process that had previously taken over a year | |