Benefits
Automatic Generation of Quotes and Proposals: WebSource CPQ can automatically generate quotations and proposals. Product configurations, along with corresponding proposals and quotes can be saved for future modifications. They can also be downloaded, automatically forwarded by e-mail for approvals, and/or turned into orders.
Reduce Cost
Cost reductions can be realized in almost every segment of the business. The most significant cost reductions can be realized by eliminating ordering errors. As many as 20% to 60% of first time orders include errors.
- Cost of Goods Sold and Administration - By reducing the need to manually validate orders and process returns, the cost of processing orders can be reduced. WebSource Configurator can be integrated seamlessly with ERP and legacy systems to drive production plans without manual intervention. Additionally, cost savings can be realized because there is less material scrap and rework.
- Selling - WebSource Configurator turns each computer with Internet access into a highly knowledgeable sales consultant, without the increased cost associated with training or expanding the sales force.
- Engineering - Pre-engineering can be reduced and bill of material generation can be performed by WebSource Configurator.
- Information Technology - Highly skilled and specialized IT programmers are not required to maintain and grow the functionality of WebSource Configurator for your business.
Improve Time to Market
Fierce competition and a rapidly changing environment demand imp rovements in time to market for new products and services. WebSource Configurator facilitates time to market improvements through:
- Easy On-line Administration - On-line administration tools
enable suppliers to easily model products, define validation rules and constraints, and implement pricing policies.
- Consistent and Simultaneous Product Information - The same product information is presented consistently and simultaneously to customers purchasing from any sales channel.
- Reduced Pre-engineering Requirements - Pre-engineering of each and every possible product can be minimized, enabling complete product families to be introduced, as opposed to introducing one product at a time as engineering is completed.
- Interface with Other Business Systems - Open architecture with XML input and output easily interfaces with CRM, ERP, SFA, and legacy systems.
