Automated Custom Railing Kit Configuration and Ordering System

The client currently faces inefficiencies in designing, configuring, and selling modular railing systems, involving manual errors, slow estimation processes, and difficulty in managing complex component relationships. This hampers rapid delivery and customer satisfaction, constraining expansion into new product lines.

A manufacturing company specializing in customizable safety and architectural systems seeking to streamline product design, configuration, and order fulfillment.

• Develop a digital platform enabling rapid, accurate design and configuration of modular railing systems into sales-ready kits.
• Implement automated estimation and realistic 3D visualization within the platform to improve sales and customization accuracy.
• Integrate design rules and component relationships to prevent configuration errors and streamline order processing.
• Create user-specific versions of the configurator to cater to different client needs or roles within the company.
• Establish a scalable foundational system suitable for future product line expansions and new systems.

• Component-based design engine that enforces rules and relationships between parts to prevent configuration errors.
• Ability to assemble modular railing systems into complete kits optimized for delivery and installation.
• Instant generation of accurate cost estimates based on configured components.
• Realistic 3D visualization of designed systems for client review and sales purposes.
• Order management integration that allows clients to place orders directly from the design platform.
• User-specific configuration profiles tailored for different roles or client types.
• Foundation for future expansion into additional product lines and design variations.

• Order processing and ERP systems for seamless order and inventory management
• CAD or visualization tools for detailed project renderings
• Component inventory databases for real-time availability tracking

• System scalability to support increasing product variations and user base
• High availability and reliability to ensure minimal downtime during business hours
• Secure user authentication and data protection, especially for client-specific configurations
• Rapid response times to improve user experience and efficiency

The new platform aims to significantly improve design and estimation efficiency, enabling rapid configuration and order turnaround, reducing manual errors, and supporting future product line expansion. Expected outcomes include faster delivery times, improved customer satisfaction, and increased sales throughput, with a scalable system adaptable for ongoing growth and diversification.