Case Study: a prominent U.S. public transportation operator boosts procurement efficiency with Fairmarkit

Prominent U.S. Public Transportation Operator cuts cycle time by 36% with Fairmarkit

A prominent U.S. public transportation operator was facing procurement challenges due to manual, email-driven sourcing processes. These outdated workflows created bottlenecks, limited visibility into supplier behavior, and introduced compliance risks for their lean team. To address these issues, they partnered with Fairmarkit and its autonomous sourcing platform to bring efficiency and structure to their procurement.

By implementing Fairmarkit, the operator automated workflows and gained real-time insights into sourcing activity. This solution delivered a 36% reduction in cycle times and identified savings of over 10% in their first year. Fairmarkit also enabled the team to manage new categories effectively, achieving a 50% cost reduction on one RFP and elevating procurement's role as a strategic, data-driven partner across the business.