Glossary Terms Archive | aPriori https://www.apriori.com/glossary/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:30:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.apriori.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-favicon-1-32x32.png Glossary Terms Archive | aPriori https://www.apriori.com/glossary/ 32 32 Artificial Intelligence https://www.apriori.com/glossary/artificial-intelligence/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:43:16 +0000 https://www.apriori.com/?post_type=glossary&p=65583 Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies mirror human intellectual processes via a computer, software, or computer-controlled robot. One example is simulating problem-solving capabilities such as critical thinking.

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]]> Carbon Footprint https://www.apriori.com/glossary/carbon-footprint/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:47:44 +0000 https://www.apriori.com/?post_type=glossary&p=64327 A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted either directly or indirectly (e.g., energy consumption, manufacturing, waste production, transportation) by an individual, organization, product, or activity.

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]]> Cloud Computing https://www.apriori.com/glossary/cloud-computing/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 17:24:52 +0000 https://www.apriori.com/?post_type=glossary&p=63192 Cloud computing delivers software applications and computing services from the internet (“the cloud”). Users access cloud-based services from a web browser to create, manage, and store files and other data securely.

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]]> Digital Factory https://www.apriori.com/glossary/digital-factory/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:57:00 +0000 https://www.apriori.com/?post_type=glossary&p=63478 A digital factory is a virtual representation of a physical manufacturing facility that incorporates all aspects of production – including raw materials, machinery, production processes, labor, and manufacturing overhead. Digital factories enable manufacturers to simulate, analyze, and optimize new product designs for cost, sustainability, and design for manufacturing (DFM).

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]]> Digital Manufacturing https://www.apriori.com/glossary/digital-manufacturing/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:07:16 +0000 https://www.apriori.com/?post_type=glossary&p=65872 Digital manufacturing, also known as Industry 4.0, is an integrated approach to manufacturing. It leverages computer technologies to enhance production processes for greater efficiencies, scalability, and agility.

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]]> Digital Thread https://www.apriori.com/glossary/digital-thread/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:55:15 +0000 https://www.apriori.com/?post_type=glossary&p=63158 The digital thread is a cornerstone of digital transformation because it connects data and teams across multiple digital twins and other product design and manufacturing systems that are traditionally not connected.

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]]> Digital Transformation https://www.apriori.com/glossary/digital-transformation/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 18:29:10 +0000 https://www.apriori.com/?post_type=glossary&p=64696 Digital transformation is a strategic initiative that incorporates digital technologies across all areas of an organization. In manufacturing, it involves converting manual manufacturing operations into digital formats.

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]]> Digital Twin https://www.apriori.com/glossary/digital-twin/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:58:24 +0000 https://www.apriori.com/?post_type=glossary&p=63141 A digital twin is a virtual representation (i.e., digital version) of a physical asset or process used to analyze and optimize product designs, manufacturing processes, factory efficiency, and other operations.

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]]> Embodied Carbon https://www.apriori.com/glossary/embodied-carbon/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:58:27 +0000 https://www.apriori.com/?post_type=glossary&p=63138 Embodied carbon is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) generated during product design and production – including material extraction, product design attributes, production process, and the energy mix used to power production (e.g., the percentage of energy generated from coal, vs. renewable sources).

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]]> Manufacturing Analytics https://www.apriori.com/glossary/manufacturing-analytics/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:40:29 +0000 https://www.apriori.com/?post_type=glossary&p=65228 Manufacturing analytics refers to the use of data analysis tools and techniques, such as machine learning and predictive and statistical analysis, to improve and optimize manufacturing processes and lower costs. Data is derived from Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems as well as human input to generate and provide actionable insights that improve decision-making.

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]]> Manufacturing Process https://www.apriori.com/glossary/manufacturing-process/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:46:36 +0000 https://www.apriori.com/?post_type=glossary&p=63155 The manufacturing process provides a step-by-step blueprint to develop finished components, assemblies, or products. The discrete manufacturing process includes a bill of materials (BOM), along with the steps and requirements for production.

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]]> Manufacturing Process Model https://www.apriori.com/glossary/manufacturing-process-model/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:52:44 +0000 https://www.apriori.com/?post_type=glossary&p=63157 Manufacturing process models determine the most effective way to manufacture a product by simulating discrete manufacturing processes and routings based on criteria including materials and volume, and product goals including cost, sustainability, and manufacturability.

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