Industry Suite for Mechanical and Plant Engineering
Spend Management
Spend Management optimizes your project-based procurement: with transparent supplier relationships and precise cost control, you ensure uninterrupted material supply while maintaining full budget clarity.
✓ Supply chain collaboration
Communicate with suppliers in real time to obtain status updates and exchange documents for greater transparency ✓Sourcing (project-specific)
Link purchase orders to project structures and budgets to guarantee timely material availability
✓ Blanket orders
Enter into long-term contracts for recurring materials to secure pricing and delivery quality
✓ Supplier integration
Benefit from electronic data interchange (EDI/API) for RFQs, orders, and invoices, eliminating manual errors
✓ Supplier evaluation
Monitor delivery reliability, quality, and costs to support informed selection decisions
✓ Invoice processing
Automatically capture and verify incoming invoices and match them against purchase orders
Order Processing & Engineering
Order Processing & Engineering synchronizes sales, engineering, and production to turn individual customer requirements into accurately calculated, executable projects.
✓ Project and order management
Manage all project activities from a central hub and monitor budgets and milestones in real time
✓ Variant configuration
Configure machines dynamically according to predefined rules to generate precise quotes and bills of materials
✓ CAD/PDM integration
Synchronize engineering data and bills of materials to maintain seamless data flow across teams
✓ Resource planning
Allocate personnel and machinery across projects to maximize capacity utilization
✓ Budgeted vs. actual costs
Track expected and actual costs to detect deviations early and take corrective action
✓ Payment schedule
Automate milestone-based invoicing and monitor cash flow effortlessly
Bills of Materials
Bills of materials form the digital foundation for precise engineering: centrally manage complex, multi-level product structures and track changes—from the first sketch to the final assembly.
✓ Complex BOM structures
Map multi-level assemblies, variants, and configurations centrally for full control
✓ Growing Bills of Materials
Expand BOMs step by step during development to maintain up-to-date planning and cost visibility
✓ Outsourcing & Make-or-Buy
Define procurement paths directly within the BOM for reliable planning
✓ Mass Change Utility
Apply controlled updates to multiple BOMs simultaneously for consistent engineering changes
✓ Preliminary and Actual Costing
Continuously compare budgeted and actual costs to secure margins
✓ Shipping BOMs
Arrange components according to shipping and assembly sequences for efficient logistics and export documentation
✓ Product files
Store all technical, commercial, and regulatory documents for each product in a single, centralized location
Quality Management
Quality Management ensures consistent quality from goods receipt to delivery: maintain traceability and drive continuous improvement across all processes.
✓ Incoming/Outgoing Goods & Batch Inspection
Conduct structured inspections and capture results and deviations directly
✓ Gauge Management
Manage calibrations and maintenance for all gauges and testing equipment
✓ Serial number tracking
Track components and finished products throughout their entire lifecycle
✓ Batch tracking
Link quality data to batches for full transparency of material origins
✓ Audit management
Plan and document internal and external audits, and follow up on corrective actions
✓ Complaint management
Handle complaints systematically with CAPA workflows and root-cause analysis
Production & Shipping
Production & Shipping manages your entire manufacturing and delivery process: maintain full control at every stage from production planning and capacity control to international shipping.
✓ Make-to-Order
Derive precise production requirements directly from customer forecasts and orders
✓ APS (Advanced Planning & Scheduling)
Optimize production by identifying bottlenecks and prioritizing orders effectively
✓ Detailed Planning & Control Center
Monitor order status, material flow, and workforce allocation in real time across all workstations
✓ Shipping and Export Handling
Ensure on-time delivery of materials based on demands
✓ More Capabilities
Carbon management, digital product passport, Product Configurator, fully integrated PDM/PLM solution CA-Link
Customer Experience
Customer Experience coordinates sales and service to deliver outstanding customer care: manage all interactions transparently from the first inquiry to after-sales support.
✓ CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
Centralize all customer information, interactions, and project histories in one platform
✓ Sales Opportunities
Monitor your sales pipeline from inquiry to order confirmation to never miss a deal
✓ CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote)
Create fast, rule-based quotes for complex, configurable products
✓ Quotation Creation
Automate the quoting process with templates, workflows, and seamless integration with project management
✓ Blanket Orders
Set up long-term agreements for recurring deliveries to existing customers
✓ Service & After-Sales
Manage maintenance, repairs, and support with complete traceability
Spend Management optimizes your project-based procurement: with transparent supplier relationships and precise cost control, you ensure uninterrupted material supply while maintaining full budget clarity.
✓ Supply chain collaboration
Communicate with suppliers in real time to obtain status updates and exchange documents for greater transparency ✓Sourcing (project-specific)
Link purchase orders to project structures and budgets to guarantee timely material availability
✓ Blanket orders
Enter into long-term contracts for recurring materials to secure pricing and delivery quality
✓ Supplier integration
Benefit from electronic data interchange (EDI/API) for RFQs, orders, and invoices, eliminating manual errors
✓ Supplier evaluation
Monitor delivery reliability, quality, and costs to support informed selection decisions
✓ Invoice processing
Automatically capture and verify incoming invoices and match them against purchase orders
Order Processing & Engineering synchronizes sales, engineering, and production to turn individual customer requirements into accurately calculated, executable projects.
✓ Project and order management
Manage all project activities from a central hub and monitor budgets and milestones in real time
✓ Variant configuration
Configure machines dynamically according to predefined rules to generate precise quotes and bills of materials
✓ CAD/PDM integration
Synchronize engineering data and bills of materials to maintain seamless data flow across teams
✓ Resource planning
Allocate personnel and machinery across projects to maximize capacity utilization
✓ Budgeted vs. actual costs
Track expected and actual costs to detect deviations early and take corrective action
✓ Payment schedule
Automate milestone-based invoicing and monitor cash flow effortlessly
Bills of materials form the digital foundation for precise engineering: centrally manage complex, multi-level product structures and track changes—from the first sketch to the final assembly.
✓ Complex BOM structures
Map multi-level assemblies, variants, and configurations centrally for full control
✓ Growing Bills of Materials
Expand BOMs step by step during development to maintain up-to-date planning and cost visibility
✓ Outsourcing & Make-or-Buy
Define procurement paths directly within the BOM for reliable planning
✓ Mass Change Utility
Apply controlled updates to multiple BOMs simultaneously for consistent engineering changes
✓ Preliminary and Actual Costing
Continuously compare budgeted and actual costs to secure margins
✓ Shipping BOMs
Arrange components according to shipping and assembly sequences for efficient logistics and export documentation
✓ Product files
Store all technical, commercial, and regulatory documents for each product in a single, centralized location
Quality Management ensures consistent quality from goods receipt to delivery: maintain traceability and drive continuous improvement across all processes.
✓ Incoming/Outgoing Goods & Batch Inspection
Conduct structured inspections and capture results and deviations directly
✓ Gauge Management
Manage calibrations and maintenance for all gauges and testing equipment
✓ Serial number tracking
Track components and finished products throughout their entire lifecycle
✓ Batch tracking
Link quality data to batches for full transparency of material origins
✓ Audit management
Plan and document internal and external audits, and follow up on corrective actions
✓ Complaint management
Handle complaints systematically with CAPA workflows and root-cause analysis
Production & Shipping manages your entire manufacturing and delivery process: maintain full control at every stage from production planning and capacity control to international shipping.
✓ Make-to-Order
Derive precise production requirements directly from customer forecasts and orders
✓ APS (Advanced Planning & Scheduling)
Optimize production by identifying bottlenecks and prioritizing orders effectively
✓ Detailed Planning & Control Center
Monitor order status, material flow, and workforce allocation in real time across all workstations
✓ Shipping and Export Handling
Ensure on-time delivery of materials based on demands
✓ More Capabilities
Carbon management, digital product passport, Product Configurator, fully integrated PDM/PLM solution CA-Link
Customer Experience coordinates sales and service to deliver outstanding customer care: manage all interactions transparently from the first inquiry to after-sales support.
✓ CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
Centralize all customer information, interactions, and project histories in one platform
✓ Sales Opportunities
Monitor your sales pipeline from inquiry to order confirmation to never miss a deal
✓ CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote)
Create fast, rule-based quotes for complex, configurable products
✓ Quotation Creation
Automate the quoting process with templates, workflows, and seamless integration with project management
✓ Blanket Orders
Set up long-term agreements for recurring deliveries to existing customers
✓ Service & After-Sales
Manage maintenance, repairs, and support with complete traceability
Planning to implement or expand one of our solutions? With over 35 years of ERP experience, Michael Ludes is your ideal point of contact for all questions about our product portfolio.
MICHAEL LUDES
Vice President Presales Proalpha
