Case Study: Dana saves millions with aPriori

Dana saves millions in year 1 with aPriori

Dana, a leading global automotive supplier, faced pressure to reduce production costs while maintaining quality, especially in the electric vehicle market. They struggled with late-stage design changes, cost overruns, and inefficient supplier negotiations. To address this, they implemented the aPriori Manufacturing Insights Platform, specifically using its aP Design solution.

The aPriori solution integrated cost and manufacturability analysis early in the design process. This enabled Dana to identify cost-saving opportunities, achieving 4% savings in the first year and 8% within two years across existing products. It also tripled design efficiency for new products. In one instance, the tool helped a design engineer consolidate components for a 5% cost reduction on a key program, and the purchasing team leveraged aPriori's insights to secure over $2 million in annual savings on a single component through improved supplier negotiations.

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