Expert

The Challenge:

ETO/MTO manufacturers requiring complex product system configuration are faced with unique challenges when compared to single level product configuration. Complex systems often have multiple occurrences of subassemblies or components that burden most enterprise systems with duplicate processes and paperwork. Few enterprise systems are equipped to handle the complexity of multi-level MTO/ETO system configuration. Time and resources spent on developing, modifying and updating custom systems through manual or work-around strategies can quickly erode profitability.

The Solution:

Typical Benefits of Expert:

Speeds response time back to the customer. Reduces overhead and improves profit margins. Intelligent configuration engine automates multi-level system configuration, eliminating redundant workflow processes. Instantly broadcasts accurate configured data throughout the enterprise. Enables users to collaboratively design complex product systems. Deployable on-line remotely or on network servers.

Expert streamlines configuration process with key capabilities:

User defines product hierarchy required to configure complete multi-level system. User defines configuration run-time engine which automatically populates system levels and subassemblies with appropriate configured data. Configuration run-time engine signals user to multiple occurrences of subassemblies, components and requisite sub-systems necessary to complete the complex system configuration. Deployed in conjunction with Connect, automates integration to any ERP / Legacy system. Bi-lateral navigation within the system configuration automatically triggers the next logical subassembly configuration. Multiple user interfaces can be created for different elements within the system to reflect different needs of users.