Eplan Smart Sourcing

For Eplan, “Efficient Engineering” means developing solutions that optimise electrical design processes. The latest example is Eplan Smart Sourcing – ESS for short – our vision of intelligent procurement in electrical design. ESS enables control cabinet manufacturers and system integrators, in particular, to speed up their planning. This is because the tool makes it clear, right from the design stage, where and how quickly the required parts can be sourced.

For many companies, the availability of components is a crucial factor in the efficiency of electrical design. If designers know the stock levels of suppliers for the parts they need, or their lead times, they can adjust their planning accordingly.

A query via ESS can also benefit manufacturers and distributors. This is because it gives them the opportunity to find out more about their customers’ specific requirements. Unlike in the past, manufacturers and distributors now have the chance to bring their components to the attention of design engineers at just the right time. In this way, they can also reach new customers – without significant effort or wasted coverage.