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How Designers and Engineers Can Reduce Costs by Collaborating More Closely with Manufacturing and Procurement

From Vicone High Performance Rubber Inc.

As more and more manufacturers struggle to survive, this white paper reviews the challenges of competing on price while maintaining acceptable profit margins, and explores the benefits of active collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, and procurement.

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