Case Studies
A Case Study in Product Costing Software: How Axcelis Technologies Saved 10% on a Large Spend
Overview
Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM) | |
Semiconductors | |
Product Research & Development Quality Assurance | |
Predictive Maintenance | |
Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration | |
Operational Impact
Axcelis Technologies was able to streamline their cost analysis process, reducing the time it took to get cost quotes from multiple weeks to almost instantaneously. | |
The company could run several different cost scenarios at once, allowing for real-time adjustments and more informed decision-making. | |
aPriori's platform enabled Axcelis to identify suppliers offering parts at higher costs, leading to more effective supplier negotiations and cost reductions. | |
Quantitative Benefit
Axcelis Technologies achieved a 10% discount on discrepant parts through effective supplier negotiations. | |
The company was able to scan through 100 machined and sheet metal parts to identify cost and design outliers. | |
The use of aPriori's platform led to a direct cost reduction and cost avoidance during the initial design and supplier selection on future projects. | |