Case Study: Alstom achieves 40% recurring cost savings and near-instant Zero-RFQ supplier quotes with aPriori

How Alstom Reduced RFQs to Zero Using aPriori

Alstom, a global transportation leader with 105 sites across 60 countries and nearly €10 billion in revenue, faced frequent last‑minute sourcing of thousands of diverse train components. Long RFQ cycles—suppliers could take up to three weeks to respond—forced rushed decisions and often accepting the first bid, creating delays and limited cost-saving opportunities for the Design to Cost team supporting rolling stock programs.

By adopting aPriori’s digital manufacturing simulation, Alstom generates supplier-specific cost models directly from 3D CAD files and implemented a Zero‑RFQ process that delivers near‑instant, accurate quotes. With over 30 users leveraging the tool across regions, aPriori handled roughly 26,000 parts in a recent year and enabled onboarding new suppliers in about four weeks so production can start within days; Alstom estimates the Zero‑RFQ approach drives roughly 40% savings on recurring part costs while reducing RFQ effort and accelerating sourcing.

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