In a made-to-measure product, the price changes not only with width and height but also with the material, variant and extras. For Shadowline we're developing a system that connects the quote with the order, production and warehouse.
Quotes, item configuration, discounts and customers.
Control printouts, preparation and production statuses.
Locations, deliveries, transfers and stocktaking.
Two venetian blinds with the same dimensions can cost differently if they differ in material or fittings.
A width × height table can't describe every surcharge. Unusual pricing rules need more than a price list.
If nobody compares the dimensions, material and options with the order, the error only becomes visible in the finished product.
The sales rep enters the quantity and dimensions and chooses the material and fittings, and the system picks the price list and adds the surcharges.
The function code is written and tested right in the application. It defines how the product parameters translate into the price and surcharges.
Before production, items are checked on a control printout: dimensions, material and options. Only an approved printout moves on.
The status shows what stage the order is at. Moving on requires data and approvals, for example a shipping address and acceptance of the control printout.
Items have locations, and the system handles transfers, deliveries and stocktaking. Items to check are already visible on the dashboard.
The sales rep configures items, and the functions calculate the price.
The order goes through the control printout and production.
Items, deliveries and shipments are linked to the order.
Prepares quotes and looks after customers.
Sees and canChecks and fulfils orders.
Sees and canLooks after items and deliveries.
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