easyKAT

easyKAT is a configuration solution offered by Plan Software that aims to simplify the sales process for industrial companies. It is specifically designed for small and medium-sized engineering companies in various professions and industries, including mechanical and plant engineering, industrial technology, medical technology, automotive manufacturing, control systems, and automation. According to the vendor, easyKAT allows users to configure complex technical products, generate accurate price quotes, and create 2D and 3D CAD models, ultimately streamlining sales operations and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Key Features

Configurator / CPQ: According to the vendor, easyKAT provides a user-friendly interface for configuring complex technical products. Users can generate 2D and 3D CAD models and utilize the Configurable Price Quote (CPQ) functionality for precise price calculation and quoting.

E-Commerce: easyKAT offers a custom-made B2B e-commerce solution tailored to industrial businesses. The vendor claims that the platform seamlessly integrates configurators into the e-commerce system, ensuring optimal performance even with a large number of products and spare parts.

IoT: The vendor states that easyKAT supports SIEMENS MindSphere, allowing users to implement cloud-based monitoring solutions for machines and vehicles. It also offers AI-based procedures for predictive maintenance, enabling early error detection and maintenance recommendations.

SAP: easyKAT seamlessly integrates with SAP systems, facilitating the transfer of product data, spare parts, classifications, and relational knowledge. According to the vendor, users can query prices and availability in real-time and create offers, orders, and associated documents within the SAP environment.

Consulting: Plan Software offers consulting services with over 25 years of expertise in digitalization for industrial companies. They provide support in the digitalization of sales and supply chain processes, focusing on user experience and usability for successful digital solutions.

Configuration Management: According to the vendor, easyKAT offers advanced configuration management capabilities, allowing users to define and manage product configurations efficiently. Users can create rules and constraints to ensure that the configured products meet the required specifications and constraints.

Pricing and Quoting: easyKAT provides a comprehensive pricing and quoting functionality, allowing users to generate accurate quotes based on the configured products. Users can define pricing rules, discounts, and promotions to ensure accurate and competitive pricing.

Product Catalog Management: easyKAT enables effective management of product catalogs, including creating, updating, and organizing product information. Users can define product attributes, specifications, and images to provide detailed and visually appealing product information.

Integration with ERP Systems: easyKAT seamlessly integrates with ERP systems, enabling the exchange of data between the configurator and the backend system. According to the vendor, this integration eliminates manual data entry and reduces errors, streamlining the sales process and improving operational efficiency.

Real-time Visualization: easyKAT offers real-time visualization capabilities, allowing users to visualize the configured products in 2D or 3D. Users can interact with the visual representation, zoom in and out, and view the product from different angles, enhancing the customer experience and facilitating informed decision-making.