VA integration with product configurator

The Infor product configurator application is part of the Infor CPQ (CPQ) product suite. The CPQ integration with Value Add is an order-level integration that replaces the VA product setup in Distribution SX.e. CPQ integrates with Distribution SX.e to allow you access CPQ from VA Order Entry to configure the item, creating an entire VA order. The appropriate sections, lines, notes are added to the VA order in Distribution SX.e.

The integration of Distribution SX.e Value Add with CPQ enables you to perform these actions:

  • Configure VA assembly-type items in CPQ
  • Access CPQ from VA Order Entry to configure the item and add the appropriate sections, lines, notes are added to the VA order.
  • Review order information in VA Order Inquiry
  • View lot items’ transaction history and cut piece information in Product Inquiry and Product Extended Lot Number Setup
  • Set up and manage products with dimensional cuts, length and width
  • Manage inventory allocations and lot number assignments for cut lot pieces

A VA specialist with operator authority can access CPQ from Distribution SX.e VA Order Entry. To configure a product from VA, the operator clicks Configure to launch CPQ. Using the Manager window, the VA personnel can configure the VA assembly item. When they complete the configuration, the sections, lines, notes are added to the VA order from CPQ. The VA order is completed using standard Distribution SX.e work flow; CPQ stores the data for the configuration. Quoting, ordering, and processing the order all occur in Distribution SX.e.

Assumptions and limitations

Note the conditions of this integration:

  • Pricing: Because the VA module is cost-based, item cost and labor cost is used to complete sales pricing; no pricing comes from CPQ. Standard Distribution SX.e Sales Order Entry pricing from a tied VA order applies. The pricing mechanisms in CPQ or returned configured prices are not valid for this integration.
  • Units of measure: The integration assumes that the stocking unit of measure is a “square” unit (inch, foot, per inch width, square inch, square foot, square meter, etc.), but does not require or validate a specific unit of measure. Final inventory values are calculated as width x length. The product-level units of measure must be used for transactions. Units may not be changed during transactions, and mixed units are not recommended.
  • Supported cut: Only square cuts and step cuts are supported; angle cuts are not supported.
  • Remnants: The cost of scrap material is excluded from the final cost of the VA work order. Remnant material is moved to unavailable inventory. You must use Product Unavailable Inventory Entry to remove the remnants.