Aptium Global, Inc. works with manufacturing companies on their most complex direct material sourcing initiatives. Manufacturing companies have tapped the proverbial low hanging fruit and seek further enterprise cost reductions and cost avoidance, particularly when they're facing highly volatile commodity pricing in high mix low volume environments. Manufacturers face the challenge of shrinking margins on global sourcing programs. Because Aptium Global is a boutique firm, we work with our clients flexibly to help them find cost-effective means to improve their metals sourcing processes and discover new opportunities.