PDL’s Bespoke Digitalisation Services

Engineering often gets done twice. Firstly, to win the work and then again to deliver the work after the actual order lands, with frequent bottlenecks and problems occurring when engineers are required to complete time-consuming and repetitive tasks which incur unexpected costs and delays, rather than relying on effective tools which enable them to work efficiently and consistently.

The clear common theme is the repeated breakdown in the information flow between key functions and processes, largely due to many fragmented and disconnected systems, databases and tools.

There is an obvious need for accuracy, consistency and efficiency in front-end processes. It is paramount to have a standardised product configuration and an efficient process within the tender-to-engineering design cycle.

By utilising optimised engineering workflows, it is possible to take engineering off the critical path and drive the cost of poor quality towards zero. It is essential to have a controlled, maintainable and documented quotation process. Even better if this is properly implemented in a software tool to ensure it is right the first time, on time, every time.

However, off-the-shelf software packages do not have the required functionality for valves and actuator manufacturers, and fail to provide the flexibility to integrate intricate engineering calculations and important inter-dependencies.

The PDL Digital team of experienced Engineers and Software engineers specialise in developing bespoke Configure, Price, and Quote (CPQ) software for valve and actuator manufacturers with complex catalogues. The team delivers ongoing partnerships with clients to understand their engineering process, capture their subject matter knowledge and specific IT requirements to develop bespoke CPQ software which will simplify, integrate and automate their engineering workflow. The developed bespoke software correctly configures their engineering solution for products with multiple variables, accurately and consistently calculates the product price, and efficiently generates compelling quotes.

PDL clients have realised new efficiencies, shorter lead times, lower costs, and successfully delivered more effective bids.  

To find out more about PDL’s bespoke digitalisation services please contact Eddy Winters, Business Development Manager, PDL.

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