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Stiff competition, declining profit margins, and changing consumer requirements have made mass customization necessary. But
time-strapped customers don’t tolerate long sales cycles or unnecessary complexity. A self-service product configurator is
one way to give customers what they want, and in a short (...)
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3 Signs: Is Your Product Configurator Still Relevant to Your Customers Needs? Source: Cincom Systems. Document
Type: White Paper ...
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2010-03-11
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Abstract:
While Cincom's solutions, services, experience and results should resonate well with in the complex manufacturing segment,
it competes against a slew of companies with stronger brand names (not impeded by Cincom’s conservative tacit nature) and/or
financial resources. (...)
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While Cincom's solutions, services, experience and results should resonate well with in the complex manufacturing segment,
it competes against a s...
Published:
2002-11-27
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Providers of complex products, systems, and services should view quote-to-order (Q2O) systems as enablers that can improve
competitive advantage. At the same time, users should remember that Q2O solutions are not necessarily advantageous for all
manufacturing departments or businesses. (...)
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Providers of complex products, systems, and services should view quote-to-order (Q2O) systems as enablers that can improve
competitive advantage. ...
Published:
2007-11-26
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Providers of complex products, systems, and services should view quote-to-order (Q2O) systems as enablers that can improve
competitive advantage. At the same time, users should remember that Q2O solutions are not necessarily advantageous for all
manufacturing departments or businesses. (...)
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Providers of complex products, systems, and services should view quote-to-order (Q2O) systems as enablers that can improve
competitive advantage. ...
Published:
2007-11-26
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This article continues the examination of tools that a vendor may supply that can make the implementation of an ERP package
easier for your project team, end users, and IT department. Read on to see what tools you may want to have in your toolbox
before proceeding with the implementation. (...)
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This article continues the examination of tools that a vendor may supply that can make the implementation of an ERP package
easier for your projec...
Published:
2005-03-17
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Abstract:
This article continues the examination of tools that a vendor may supply that can make the implementation of an ERP package
easier for your project team, end users, and IT department. Read on to see what tools you may want to have in your toolbox
before proceeding with the implementation. (...)
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This article continues the examination of tools that a vendor may supply that can make the implementation of an ERP package
easier for your projec...
Published:
2005-03-17
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Abstract:
Improving competitiveness by streamlining the sales process with Cameleon. Find Out Software and Other Solutions for Your
Decision Linked to the sales process with Cameleon. ThyssenKrupp manufactures and configures custom elevators. To shorten
sales cycles, reduce costs, and simplify ordering for agencies (...)
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... ordering for agencies, distributors, and customers, ThyssenKrupp opted to implement the Cameleon Commerce
Suite e-commerce platform and product configurator. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Optimizing Complex Selling and Ordering Processes Across Europe. Documents and Other Software Complex System to Use In Complex
Selling and Ordering Processes Across Europe. Invacare sells made-to-order (MTO) home medical equipment in 20 European countries.
To shorten the product launch cycle, optimize the (...)
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... "Access Commerce is an international provider of Multichannel Commerce & Configurator
Software that simplify the sale of complex and configurable products and ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
'Mass customization' is the buzzword of the current decade. Customers demand products with lower prices, higher quality and
faster delivery; yet they also want products customized to match their unique needs. A product configurator that enables manufacturers
to efficiently deliver customized products by (...)
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'Mass customization' is the buzzword of the current decade. Customers demand products with lower prices, higher quality
and faster delivery; yet t...
Published:
2003-08-21
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Abstract:
'Mass customization' is the buzzword of the current decade. Customers demand products with lower prices, higher quality and
faster delivery; yet they also want products customized to match their unique needs. A product configurator that enables manufacturers
to efficiently deliver customized products by (...)
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configurator:
'Mass customization' is the buzzword of the current decade. Customers demand products with lower prices, higher quality
and faster delivery; yet t...
Published:
2003-08-21
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... the corporate Web site and catalogs) utilizes a CPQ/Q2O suite, while the engineering and manufacturing
departments work off a product configurator, either from ...
Published:
2011-08-03
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Abstract:
Hydrocontrol, manufacturer of hydraulic components for mobile applications, grew from its founding offices in Italy to being
a leading player in the global market. Needing to gather the knowledge of its specialist staff and make it available throughout
the company, Hydrocontrol decided to look for a solu (...)
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... reduce costs. Discover the product configurator solution it implemented. Download <strong>Case
Study: Hydrocontrol</strong>. Comments: ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
While Intuitive Manufacturing Systems, still largely a stealth small ERP provider, may have the ‘Intuitive ERP’ trump to
attract SMEs internationally, a bevy of competitors has also been engaged in delivering their panaceas to the increasingly
crowding market segment. (...)
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While Intuitive Manufacturing Systems, still largely a stealth small ERP provider, may have the ‘Intuitive ERP’ trump to attract
SMEs internationa...
Published:
2002-07-18
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A sales configurator needs to be able to "decipher" products' specifications from a rule-based, constructed catalog number.
Part number users should query vendors to determine whether their enterprise solutions cater to the needs of industrial automation
manufacturers. (...)
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A sales configurator needs to be able to "decipher" products' specifications from a rule-based,
constructed catalog number. Part number users shou...
Published:
2007-06-22
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... To that end, prospective SAP customers can use a localized online Solution Configurator
that is built on top of SAP’s industry best practices to choose the ...
Published:
2010-01-14
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In the industrial automation industry, an overlooked, fatal flaw of sales configurator solutions is their inability to simultaneously
configure part numbers and products. A greater concern is their inability to "decipher" product specifications from part numbers—that
is, in reverse. (...)
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In the industrial automation industry, an overlooked, fatal flaw of sales configurator solutions is their
inability to simultaneously configure pa...
Published:
2007-06-20
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Easy to read. Download the case study about Martin's Wood Products. Martin’s Wood Products, producers of solid wood furniture
for over 20 years, is a family-run business that has aimed to keep pace with the enterprise resource planning (ERP) advances
of the 21st century. To bring costing under control, (...)
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... under control, and to automatically place accurate and consistent work orders on the shop floor, the
company uses an ERP and product configurator solution. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
While pundits have been debating whether the configuration software deserves to be a CRM module on its own, it is certainly
a part of the much broader CRM class of products, which typically includes front-office applications for sales force automation
(SFA), marketing automation, and field service/call c (...)
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While pundits have been debating whether the configuration software deserves to be a CRM module on its own, it is certainly
a part of the much bro...
Published:
2002-11-08
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Optimizing the Lead-to-Order (LTO) Process. Download IT Analysis Guides about the Lead-to-Order (LTO) Process. A superior
lead-to-order (LTO) process is essential in today's environment of mass customization. Companies striving to build and
maintain market share require an LTO process supported by ro (...)
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Optimizing the Lead-to-order Process. Source: Access Commerce. Document Type: White Paper Description: A superior lead-to-order
(LTO ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Configurability Strategy a Competitive Advantage. Download Free IT Research Reports on the Configurability Strategy. To gain
a competitive advantage, manufacturing companies that sell complex products are implementing a configurability strategy that
provides more options using fewer resources. Learn about (...)
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Configurability Strategy a Competitive Advantage. Download Free IT Research Reports on the Configurability Strategy. To gain
a competitive advantag...
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2010-03-11