DesignWin^® is a software application that supports procurement related processes for companies that manufacture products for the high tech, defense, aerospace and telecommunications industries. Our customers use DesignWin to streamline the processes involved in determining product costs including material, labor, overhead and margins. The results achieved include reduced material costs from competitive sourcing, a rapid cycle time in price negotiations and RFQ responses as well as improved accuracy in data and calculations.

DesignWin's Value

DesignWin closes the gap between marketing's product pricing strategies and the actual cost of design. It enhances the engineered functional design of the final product by providing realistic, comprehensive design-to-cost analysis.

Reduce time to market
•  Have on-demand access to market pricing data while in the design phase
•  Quickly assess the actual cost of any BOM and evaluate the cost ramifications of alternate designs
•  Consolidate component demands
•  Effectively negotiate component and assembly contracts
•  Centralize knowledge base for easy access across the enterprise

Reduce design cost
•  Track probable costs during the design process
•  Identify material cost reduction opportunities before production begins
•  Analyze manufacturing alternatives for best cost and rapid delivery
•  Maximize margins with the use of the business intelligence provided by the rich reporting suite

Enhance supply chain flow
•  Web communications with supply base provide both rapid data exchange that leaves an audit trail.
•  Performance tracking facilitates continuous improvement

Capabilities

Product Costing – This complex process determines what it will cost to build a product including material, labor and overhead costs (MLO).  Also supported is the process of adding margins and rolling up a final price for the product.

Strategic Sourcing – A robust request for quote (RFQ) web interface with suppliers enables the continuous flow of information on pricing, availability and other market trends. With a constant pulse on your supply chain, through this centralized costing database and a Supplier Relationship Module (SRM), you can quickly determine the best source for a product with the complete knowledge of all the factors that can affect a sourcing decision.

Volume Purchase Agreements (VPA) – Automatic consolidation and aggregation of common component demand across the enterprise eliminates manual spreadsheet preparation that is common prior to the bidding process. On demand translation into supplier part numbers, commodity information and spend analysis impact further accelerates the time to value. Instant access to critical data points gives you the best leverage possible in periodic negotiations with suppliers.

Outsource Management (OSM) – This process tracks costs from suppliers who provide outsource manufacturing services. OEMs can methodically estimate the "should be" costs prior to receiving the supplier's proposals. Quotes from various manufacturing suppliers can be quickly evaluated to determine the absolute best cost. Information on your direct demand and influence with component level suppliers is easily highlighted.

Business Intelligence – a suite of reports transforms the captured data into concise summaries enabling you to spot trends and make the most knowledgeable and profitable business decisions.