Hi there! My name is Joost, I implement Configure Price Quote software to streamline the sales-to-manufacturing process, By making your product partially modular, you can have it appear in a 3D configurator, after which quotations, production drawings and robotization are possible. CPQ enhances customer experience and boosts efficiency.
An optimal standardization of your products is essential. The decisions made at this stage of the process will be crucial for the success of the transition from Engineer to Order (EtO) to Configure to Order (CtO) within your construction company.
What kind of buildings and homes do you want to be able to sell to your customers?
Ideally, the complete product you wish to sell should be available in the product configurator (CPQ software), 100% Configure to Order (CtO). However, there are also reasons to exclude certain components of your product from the CPQ platform. These components will be processed in the traditional manner (EtO).
Reasons to Process Components Traditionally (EtO):
After defining the focus and the framework, we will examine which significant changes the organization might experience due to product modularization and the CPQ platform. The impact of these changes must be clear. Once these risks are deemed acceptable, the project can begin!
The possibilities of the software in relation to the architectural product are significant; in principle, anything is possible. However, it must be realistic and feasible. New reinforcement in concrete? Automatic engineering and placement? For this, you need to understand the properties of the steel and know how many hours the software developer will need.
I have gained valuable experience at various innovative construction companies in the Netherlands. During my work, I specialized in standardizing different construction systems to ensure they function effectively within a CPQ environment.
Configure to Order (CTO) is a production method that assembles products from pre-existing components, speeding up production and reducing costs compared to Engineer to Order (ETO). It allows businesses to offer customized solutions while streamlining processes, improving product quality, and reducing lead times.
Cloud-based CPQ solutions are gaining traction, but whether they can replace ERP configurators depends on the complexity of the product and the need for integration between sales and manufacturing configurators.