Program Helps Reduce Product Costs

    Aug. 24, 2006
    The Cost Management Analytics program helps manufacturers reduce product costs by identifying designs, sourcing, and manufacturing processes that could be improved.

    The software uses feature data from CAD files and information from purchasing to identify costs in procuring parts. The program also provides a "best-fit" supplier for parts.

    Akoya Inc., 790 Frontage Rd., Suite 220, Northfield, IL 60093, (847) 441-4253, akoyainc.com

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