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The Fluentis Product Configurator is a powerful technical and commercial tool that allows for dynamic management of items, pricing, and BOMs without requiring prior component codification.

The Fluentis Configurator applies technical and commercial models and rules, transforming configuration options—such as dimensions, color, or door swing direction—into accurate BOMs, production workflows, and calculated product sales prices.

Designed for ease of use, it guides users through the product option selection process while ensuring compliance with predefined parameters, rules, constraints, and commercial guidelines. This ensures accuracy, efficiency, and consistency in product configuration and pricing.

The management of multi-level parametric BOMs in Fluentis allows for the use of formulas to calculate dimensions and material usage coefficients for semi-finished goods and raw materials, inheriting parameters from higher levels.
This functionality enables the use of template BOMs without requiring the creation of new BOMs for every dimensional variation.

Fluentis includes an integrated system for managing various procurement policies for semi-finished goods and raw materials, supporting strategies such as Make-to-Order (MTO), Make-to-Stock (MTS), and Assemble-to-Order (ATO).

This system leverages historical consumption data and forecasts derived from MPS production plans or sales forecast explosions (demand forecasting). By doing so, it minimizes stockouts and optimizes inventory levels.

In production sectors where processes are often fast-paced, planning is job-driven, and production optimization criteria can vary between operations, grouping tasks or cycles with similar characteristics becomes essential. For instance, processes might be grouped by profile section during milling, independent of the product’s final finish.

Work order batches in Fluentis enable the grouping of multiple phases across different orders, provided they share the same work center. Operators can log setup times, production times, quantities produced, and non-conforming items directly to the batch. The system then automatically distributes these metrics across the appropriate phases and work orders.

The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is designed to be used directly on the shop floor by operators at the machine.
Its user-friendly, wide-screen interface ensures smooth operation on traditional PCs, touch monitors, or tablet PCs.

The integration between Fluentis and Industry 4.0 machines is a key element for optimizing and digitally transforming industries. Industry 4.0 is characterized by the incorporation of digital technologies into manufacturing processes.

Thanks to the connection between Fluentis and Industry 4.0 machines, companies can achieve greater operational efficiency and smarter resource management. Fluentis serves as the “core” of the business, managing essential activities such as resource planning, order management, inventory, and accounting.

Data exchange with cutting optimization software allows for the sending of material requirements to be optimized and the receipt of output with optimized quantities and work sequences. Production progress can then be managed based on nesting codes or cutting jobs, which will be handled as work orders.

The shipping phase is managed by organizing shipments into load plans that can be scheduled, providing visibility into the weight and volume of the materials to be sent to customers. The picking phase is managed using WMS software with mobile terminals that guide operators through warehouse locations. Operators confirm picking tasks for load units (UDCs) by scanning the barcode on each package, and this information is made available in real-time within Fluentis ERP.

Fluentis allows for the creation and revision of technical datasheets, specifically the “Declaration of Performance” (DoP) in compliance with the performance requirements outlined by applicable CE marking regulations.

It is possible to create production and/or packaging labels for products, ensuring compliance with the requirements of UNI EN 14351, including the mandatory CE information and the manufacturer’s details.

Fluentis ensures the traceability of the entire production chain using lot numbers for raw materials and semi-finished goods. For finished products, it allows for the use of production lots as well as assigning a serial number or identification number to each produced item (such as for fire-resistant doors).

Fluentis enables the creation and reporting of maintenance services (both routine and emergency) on products provided, based on customer requests.

In accordance with technical regulations and referring to UNI EN ISO 9001 standards, Fluentis allows the registration and management of non-conformance flows during procurement or production. This includes defining responsibilities, actions taken to resolve the identified issue, tracking deadlines, activities assigned to responsible parties, and associated costs.

As per technical regulations and in reference to UNI EN ISO 9001 standards, Fluentis allows the registration and management of customer complaints (commercial or technical) in the post-sale or installation phase. This includes defining responsibilities, approval of return/replacement requests, actions taken to resolve the issue, and monitoring deadlines and activities assigned to responsible personnel, as well as tracking associated costs.

Fluentis and vertical warehouses are two key elements that, when integrated, can revolutionize the efficiency and organization of business operations.

Vertical warehouses are automated storage systems that make use of vertical space to optimize the storage and retrieval of goods. They consist of vertical shelving units that allow for quick and automated access to items, reducing picking and packaging times. The integration between Fluentis and vertical warehouses enables more accurate inventory management, with real-time updates on stock levels and item locations, optimizing material flow and minimizing the risk of human error.