Access to accurate parts information is mission-cr ...- Access to accurate parts information is mission-cr ...
- Access to accurate parts information is mission-critical, and can impact multiple aspects of equipment operations, including maintenance, materials inventory management, purchasing and procurement, engineering support, logistics planning, shipping and receiving, and warehouse facilities management.
Parts data management can represent one of the most costly processes for both manufacturers and equipment operators alike. Both require a balance of accurate parts data, combined with cost-effective methods to distribute and access this critical information.
Components Engine is an affordable and highly versatile electronic parts catalog for the following output media: Paper, CD-ROM, and the Internet. The Components Engine Software has been developed for the special requirements of mechanical engineering in the field of special purpose machines. 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
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