How It Works
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Define user requirements via guided questions to determine the base configuration
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Guide step-by-step through all options, variants, and dependencies in real time
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Automatically hide incompatible options and suggest alternatives
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Generate complete, error-free configurations ready for ordering
For products with many variants, options, and dependencies, configuration can be challenging. The Configurator guides users through complex configurations while automatically enforcing rules and preventing errors.
Intelligent Variant Management
Zero configuration errors
Handle unlimited complexity
Visual configuration preview
Faster configuration time
Real-time price calculation
Integration with ERP systems
The Configurator handles all product variants and accounts for dependencies to ensure every configuration is complete and error-free. It produces fully custom solutions that meet exact requirements, include the right accessories, and are ready for production.
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Product Configurator FAQs
What is a Product Configurator?
A Product Configurator is an interactive system enabling customers to assemble products to their individual specifications. The excentos Product Configurator uses rule-based logic for compatibility and dependencies, calculates prices, availability, and delivery times in real time, and ensures only valid configurations are possible.
How does the rule logic in the excentos Configurator work?
The rule logic uses if-then statements and compatibility matrices: dependency rules, compatibility rules, pricing rules with automatic adjustment, and availability rules with live ERP data. All rules are configured in a visual editor without code.
Which industries benefit from a product configurator?
Almost all industries with products that have many variants or require explanation can benefit from using a configurator. Typical industries include:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Agricultural and Farm Machinery
- Electronics
- Vehicle Equipment
- Energy
Is excentos suitable for complex products?
Yes, excentos is specifically designed for complex products. The system handles multi-level configurations with sub-components, dependent variants (if A, then only B or C), technical specifications, and context-sensitive help texts for each configuration step.
Are there limitations on the number of variants?
No, the excentos Product Configurator is designed for unlimited variants. It scales to hundreds of thousands of combinations. The system calculates only relevant options at runtime, maintaining consistent high performance even with large catalogs.
Can I start without structured product data?
Yes, excentos offers data preparation services as part of implementation. We import your data from Excel, ERP, or legacy systems, structure it by product attributes and compatibility rules, and validate data quality.
Does the configurator have interfaces for CRM and PIM systems?
Yes, the excentos Product Configurator is compatible with all major systems: Salesforce, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Magento.
How long does implementation take?
Typical implementation takes 6–10 weeks: 2–3 weeks data preparation, 2–3 weeks rule configuration, 1–2 weeks integration and testing, plus 1 week live deployment. With pre-structured data, this can be shortened to 4–6 weeks.
