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radiant Think is a specialist in Variant Configuration in Australia and aims to promote the virtues and advantages of this functionality.

Unlike the main stream consulting companies who normally do not have specialists in Variant Configuration, and when they need someone they typically look for contractors to fill the gap. The project finishes and so does the contractor. This leaves a gap in support and expertise.

Variant Configuration allows the sales order entry person to customise a product that has many possible variations by selecting the options required. These selected options can be priced, create the required Bills of Materials all from the sales order. In more complex scenarios the Bills of Materials can be manually enhanced if required. See information on a solution for the Home Building Industry

This has been used in the Steel Industry, Hi Tech Manufacturers, Home Building Industry, and others in Australia. Globally it is widespread where there is a requirement to sell to order, configure to order to minimise material master data, provide accuracy in manufacture and procurement, and a high level of flexibility.

Many companies do not use it, do not know it exists, and could benefit from this functionality. We are always willing to assess if Variant Configuration could be a suitable alternative for your business. Think of products you are selling now, where you need to be able to supply many variations or others that require high levels of customisation for each sales order.

If you already have Variant Configuration then talk to us about reviewing your system, or demonstrating some excellent tools to help you manage your Variant Configuration data better.