The newest release of the MAC-PAC XE Customer Centric Configuration (C3) solution will be available in early January. Release 3.1 provides a number of functional and technical enhancements, including:

• Support for multiple rules databases in a configuration session. This powerful capability makes C3 even more flexible and further improves performance by allowing rule sets to be more modular, which makes them both easier to manage and smaller/faster. For example, separate databases can be used for current and future pricing rules with C3 accessing the appropriate database depending on the order/quote date.
  
  
• Multi-language support within the configuration engine. Note that the level of multi-language capability available is also dependent on the capabilities of the host application.
  
  
• Separation of the C3 Enterprise Manager into two focused components:
  
  • The C3 Design Studio for maintenance of rules and creation of user profiles.
  • The C3 Enterprise Manager for system configuration and administrative tasks such as database usage and language controls.
    
    
• The addition of a new rule type in BOTH C3 and EC. The new Order Detail (OD) rule can be used to control what elements of distribution rules are printed on various forms. E.g. color, length, etc.
  
  
• Enhanced calculation capabilities, including the use of external operations using ActiveX objects and the use of negative numbers.
  
  
• Numerous user interface enhancements and customization options for easier navigation and even more intuitive operation.
  
  
• Enhanced configuration testing and reporting capabilities.
  
  
• Substantial performance improvements.

To order the newest release of C3, just contact your TDCI Account Executive.

MAC-PAC XE C3 is a powerful, flexible, and easy to use configuration solution that utilizes existing Expert Configurator (EC) rules, and is fully integrated with MAC-PAC XE order management and manufacturing functions.

C3 is a powerful tool for increasing sales and reducing costs. It enables MAC-PAC XE users to effectively extend the power of EC-driven configuration to customers, channels, and sales people via the Internet, an intranet, or Windows-based applications. With intuitive, highly accessible configuration, companies have the opportunity to reduce lead times, increase customer collaboration, replace paper catalogues with on-line access, reduce errors, and eliminate dual entry.