Tacton Buyer-Centric Smart Factory is a digital solution that connects product configuration, pricing, and quoting with manufacturing execution. It enables manufacturers of complex products to align customer requirements with engineering rules and production capabilities. The solution integrates CPQ functionality with factory processes to reduce errors, improve transparency, and streamline the transition from order to production.
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Tacton Systems
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Tacton Buyer-Centric Smart Factory is a digital solution that connects product configuration, pricing, and quoting with manufacturing execution. It enables manufacturers of complex products to align customer requirements with engineering rules and production capabilities. The solution integrates CPQ functionality with factory processes to reduce errors, improve transparency, and streamline the transition from order to production.
Key Features
Advanced Product Configuration (CPQ) Manages complex configurable products.
- Rule-based configuration engine
- Real-time validation of options
- Automated price calculation
Buyer-Centric Configuration Experience Aligns product setup with customer requirements.
- Guided selling workflows
- Visualization of configurable products
- Real-time feasibility feedback
Digital Thread to Manufacturing Connects sales configuration to production systems.
- Transfer of configuration data to ERP/MES
- Structured bill of materials generation
- Engineering rule enforcement
Integration with Enterprise Systems Links sales and production environments.
- ERP integration
- CRM connectivity
- CAD and engineering system interfaces
Automation of Order-to-Production Reduces manual handoffs.
- Automated order validation
- Data consistency across systems
- Reduced re-engineering
Scalable Cloud Deployment Supports global manufacturing operations.
- Multi-site enablement
- Central rule management
- Secure cloud infrastructure
Benefits
Reduced Configuration Errors Prevents invalid product combinations.
- Rule-based validation
- Engineering constraint enforcement
Faster Quote-to-Production Cycle Shortens time from order to manufacturing.
- Automated data transfer
- Reduced manual processing
Improved Customer Alignment Ensures configured products meet buyer needs.
- Transparent configuration logic
- Clear pricing structures
Operational Efficiency Streamlines collaboration between sales and factory.
- Consistent product data
- Reduced internal clarification loops
Increased Scalability Supports complex product portfolios.
- Centralized rule governance
- Adaptable configuration models