Configure to Order
Some companies assemble products comprising a wide range of component parts and one or more generic bases onto which they are built. Perhaps only certain permutations of components are possible or the combination of some items and some bases is unacceptable. For companies with products like this the EFACS E/8 Product Configurator is ideal.
A generic bill of material is created within EFACS E/8 together with the associated routings. When a quotation or sales order is created this information is used by EFACS E/8 to build a bill of material and routing that is specific to the permutation that is being entered.
Pre-defined logic in EFACS E/8 validates the bills of material and routings, and leads the user through the configuration process. Hence a sales person with relatively little knowledge of the product can accurately quote valid configurations and pricing to customers. The quotation process, including cost roll-ups, can take place on the telephone whilst talking to the customer. Additionally, a sales person may quote an accurate due date, that can optionally include capacity and material constraints, using the EFACS E/8 Estimate Due Date feature.
