Case Studies
Alstom Uses aPriori to Model Supplier Costs for 100,000+ Parts While Implementing Zero-RFQ
Overview
Analytics & Modeling - Digital Twin / Simulation Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM) | |
Railway & Metro Transportation | |
Procurement Product Research & Development | |
Digital Twin Manufacturing System Automation Predictive Maintenance Supply Chain Visibility | |
Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration | |
Operational Impact
Alstom has been using aPriori since 2013, with over 30 active users on the Design to Cost team spread across France, India, the US, and South Africa. | |
The Zero-RFQ initiative has dramatically accelerated Alstom’s sourcing process by automating supplier selection, significantly reducing the purchase process lead-time. | |
By collaborating with suppliers to configure aPriori’s digital factories to reflect each supplier’s cost structure, Alstom benefits from near-instant quotes without sacrificing accuracy. | |
Quantitative Benefit
Alstom’s team estimates that the Zero-RFQ process is driving a 40% savings on recurring costs. | |
In a recent 12-month period, aPriori handled around 26,000 different parts. | |