Operators of complex capital equipment frequently ...- Operators of complex capital equipment frequently ...
- Operators of complex capital equipment frequently receive numerous maintenance manuals and updates for various components from multiple manufacturers and other suppliers each year, with many of them being outdated nearly as soon as they are printed. This has seen maintenance staff spending nearly 2 hours per day searching for correct parts information.
This problem has instigated the global transition from paper documentation to an easy to use, drill down graphical model available in digital form for PCs, networks and internet users.
Components Engine has overcome many of the challenges that operators and maintenance staff face each and every day by taking 'existing' content and compiling it in a way that allows users to drill down into a complex assembly. Whether it is an earthmover, nuclear power plant, locomotive or engine, users can graphically traverse the entire assembly down to a single bolt in seconds, in order to obtain the correct part number.
Additionally, procedural documentation, instructional videos, updates and safety warnings can be attached at a location where service and maintenance personnel will be looking for them. Components Engine can leverage any information you have, whether it is paper or electronic. Components Engine is truly the ultimate step in content delivery.
Components Engine connects graphics with text, so that at the click of a mouse you can not only see the item you want, but also any information associated with it, such as service instructions, ordering advice, safety instructions or parts lists.
In addition Components Engine allows operators to:
Perform fast and effective maintenance of critical assets and reduce down-time by providing accurate, up-to-date installation and service information.
Reduce costs associated with excess stock, by helping refine the ordering process for selling and sourcing of parts.
Minimize costs associated with maintaining and updating service documentation via graphical search and displays of equipment and diagrams.
Important criteria for the success of a spare parts solutions include:
• use of current, as-ordered product information for catalog publishing
• Single Source Publishing strategy for online and printed catalogs
• universal, platform-independent catalog access
• intuitive, easy-to-use interface for end-users (service technicians, sales department, customers)
• modular functionality that can be gradually extended from a simple spare parts search function, to an online fax order system, an automated order transfer functionality and even integrated into an enterprise or service hub
• support of downstream enterprise processes such as warranty management partsCAT Capabilities
• intuitive, easy-to-use
• operation from CD-ROM or via intranet / Internet
• interaction between Bill of Materials and graphic/image
• can process both vector and pixel graphics
• infinitely variable zoom function for web browser windows
• direct order links in images and lists
• search functions
• notes management
• easy catalog navigation
• multiple instances of images provide improved overview
• accompanying documentation can be referenced on the catalog, assembly or parts level
• supports individualized prices
• shopping cart function
• replacement parts and warranty management
• partsCAT Internet server
• electronic storefront components can be integrated Components Engine allows you to publish your entire spare parts catalogs directly on the web or CD.
All your customer and service personnel has to do to order is find the part and click on it. No time wasted checking doubts.
No ordering errors.
It is so simple, you will not believe your eyes.
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