Cuision - Simplify selling and producing kitchens

Years of experience brought together in one package

A kitchen is a surprisingly complex product to sell and to produce: Its complexity still regularly amazes us.

An ERP system such as SAP works well for the logistics and financial process, but the kitchen complexity often causes headaches for the departments that deal directly with the product, such as product management, sales, order entry, production and service.

For the kitchen industry there are various specific solutions for content management, kitchen planning and even ERP systems. The problem, however, is that those systems do not, or poorly, interact with each other. That's because they all use their own product model.

Cuision was developed based on one central product model, solving these problems. It simplifies the complexity of selling and producing kitchens, connects seamlessly with the ERP system, and works on the basis of one central product model that connects all processes in the organization.

Central product model

Our solutions are based on one central product model

We offer solutions that support the business processes of a kitchen manufacturer and make them more efficient. All parts of the solution work on the same product model. This guarantees the integration of the processes and prevents double maintenance.

Cuision's core product model is the foundation for four key pillars

The modeling tools are used to build and maintain the central product model of a kitchen. These tools are part of our solution, available via a web client and accessible with any browser.

Structured catalog

Maintain the product catalog with cabinets, equipment and other elements in Cuision and thereby serve all necessary business processes.

3D display of products

When editing cabinets in the product model, a 3D view is always available to check your changes.

With the Cuision order entry modules, kitchens are configured quickly, completely and correctly. Depending on the users and the sales channel, the best-fitting module is chosen. The order entry modules also work on Cuision’s central product model.

Support both experienced and inexperienced users

There are order entry modules for various target groups. Think of experienced kitchen sellers in a showroom, B2B customers who order cabinets from you, or even consumers configuring their dream kitchen via your portal.

Working anytime, anywhere

The order entry modules are offered through a web portal, so all you need is a device and internet connection to get started.

Cuision modules are available for all important business processes of kitchen manufacturers. These solutions make certain tasks within a department easier, error-free and more efficient. The modules help to reduce lead times, avoid errors, cut costs and increase sales.

Marketing

Sales

Order Entry

Production

Service

Cuision integrates flawlessly into your IT landscape. We see SAP as the most widely used ERP package in the kitchen industry. That is why the Cuision solutions have been developed to complement SAP seamlessly. Integrations with other ERP systems are of course also possible.

Avoid double maintenance

Avoid duplication of maintenance by seamlessly exchanging both order data and master data between Cuision and other systems.

Integrate with SAP and many other systems

SAP has a central place in our solution, but Cuision can also be linked tother systems in the kitchen industry. Various solutions are available, such as XML and WebAPI.

Order entry

Let experienced and less experienced users configure orders

Click on our order entry modules in the image to explore them

Cuision offers various order entry modules to configure kitchens. Depending on the user and the sales channel, the best-fitting module is used. Of course, all order entry modules work based on the central product model.

The Line Configurator forms the base for order entry. It ensures that every order position is valid and has the correct price. The configured positions are visualized graphically, but kitchen layouts cannot be created and it is not possible to check combinations of positions.

Consumer		Trained B2B customer		Trained Employee		Expert

Parts		Blocks		Luxury kitchens		Premium

The Space Configurator builds on the foundation of Line Configurator. The more experienced kitchen salespeople use this module to plan kitchens in a room. This module also contains generators for worktops, baseboards, cornices and all other parts that can be generated automatically when the kitchen cabinets are placed in the room. It is also possible to validate combinations of positions.

Consumer		Trained B2B customer		Trained Employee		Expert

Parts		Blocks		Luxury kitchens		Premium

The Block Planner is a module that allows users with little catalog knowledge to quickly plan a kitchen. The module assesses the planning situation, makes suggestions where further planning can be done and which articles from the catalog best meet the customer's wishes. With the Block Planner, most situations can be planned without real kitchen knowledge.

Consumer		Trained B2B customer		Trained Employee		Expert

Parts		Blocks		Luxury kitchens		Premium

The Kitchen Planner is the ideal tool for users with little kitchen knowledge, who want to put together a complete and correct kitchen. Think of consumers looking for information or employees of hardware stores who occasionally sell a kitchen. The user is strictly guided, making planning errors impossible.

Consumer		Trained B2B customer		Trained Employee		Expert

Parts		Blocks		Luxury kitchens		Premium

Option Planner is designed to easily and quickly choose from predefined options. We often see this planner in use by housing corporations. The Option Planner can be operated by both residents and sales staff. The user starts by choosing a basic setup. The kitchen can then be expanded with predefined options. The looks of the kitchen can also be changed via predefined options.

Consumer		Trained B2B customer		Trained Employee		Expert

Parts		Blocks		Luxury kitchens		Premium

Business processes

Solutions within all important business processes

Cuision modules are available for all important business processes of kitchen manufacturers. These solutions make certain tasks within a department easier, error-free and more efficient. They help kitchen manufacturers reduce lead times, avoid errors, cut costs and increase sales.

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Marketing
Sales
Order Entry
Production
Service

Marketing

Assets & Catalog

Marketing

IDM Export

Sales

B2C Portal

Sales

Point of Sales

Sales

B2B Portal

Order Entry

Graphical Order Entry

Order Entry

BIM & EDI

Order Entry

Specials

Production

BOM & Routing

Production

CAD / CAM

Service

Installation and Service

Kitchen stores often sell to consumers using specialty retail kitchen planning software. If a kitchen manufacturer wants to sell kitchens via this software, the kitchen catalog must be supplied in IDM format. All information to create an IDM file is available in Cuision. The IDM export module has been developed to unlock this information.

Generate IDM version 2.7 directly from PrimeFact
All fill levels are supported
Supports kitchens, appliances and worktops

Immediately available, no more waiting for external parties when creating a new catalog
Easy differentiation: Special catalogs and price lists can be created at no extra cost

Lead time on average 2 months if all data and assets are available

The Cuision B2C WebPortal is a platform where the kitchen manufacturer can maintain contact with a kitchen consumer. An important part of the solution is the secure registration of user data according the European privacy regulations. Within the portal, various solutions can be offered to a kitchen consumer.

One portal for all contact between consumer and manufacturer
Integration with the Cuision Order Entry solution is prepared

Influence on the Customer Journey of the end consumer
Self-Service for simple requests and service

Within 2 months the portal can already be opened with the first functions

The Cuision PoS solution supports the sales and logistics process of a store. Salespeople can manage contacts, prepare quotations, make price and margin calculations and forward orders to the supplier. All Order Entry layers that Cuision offers can be used. The Order Entry Module Block Planner is especially interesting in this scenario.

Support of all commercial and logistics processes in a store
Seamless factory/supplier integration

Planning software that perfectly supports the kitchen catalog
Low costs per workplace

Lead time is 6 months on average. One or more Order Entry layers are always processed in this solution.

Let your business partners to create quotations and orders themselves by integrating the Order Entry Modules into the B2B Portal. With the Line Based Order Entry Module, stock holders can, for example, submit orders via a Web Shop. However, contractors can also order complete kitchens directly with the Kitchen Planner Order Entry Module.

One portal for all contacts with your business partners
Self-Service for many questions that would otherwise be asked by telephone

Correct and complete orders entered by the customer or reseller themselves
Saves time and costs at the back office

Within 2 months the portal can already be launched with the first functions

Valid and complete entry of sales orders is a prerequisite for efficient kitchen production. As a result, the Order Entry process has been given a central place in the organization of kitchen manufacturers. Cuision provides high-quality order confirmations, seamless ERP integration (such as SAP) and maximum assistance in automatically generating worktops and other components.

Easy to use and fast response times through a modern UI
Advanced generators incorporating 15 years of experience
Modern order confirmations with advanced price calculation

Only a web browser needed to use all functions
Seamless integration with SAP and other ERP systems
Easily manageable master data so that your kitchen products can excel

The implementation of the Cuision Order Entry solution generally takes between 9 and 12 months

The Cuision EDI Import solution imports orders automatically into Cuision's Order Entry solution. The BIM import solution can even import information about complete projects. Cuision can also export any order to EDI or BIM.

All positions with their configuration are automatically imported
Geometry of the room and the articles is taken over
Generate parts (e.g. worktops) are imported or regenerated as desired

Major savings in order processing are possible
Strengthening the relationship with the reseller or project developer

Lead time on average 2 months

Bills of materials and routings must be made for the sales items that need to be produced. Although most ERP systems are able to create the necessary BOM routings, this is often complex and it is not possible to display specials. In addition, performance, alternative routings, revisions and maintenance in general require a special system such as Cuision.

Same knowledge rules for specials and standards
Revision management and track changes
Calculation of alternative routings
Simple yet powerful tools for capturing configuration rules

Knowledge is stored in a central system that is maintained by your employees
Flexibility in improving and expanding the production process

Implementation generally takes between 9 and 12 months

When a kitchen delivery is planned, the Cuision Installation & Service solution automatically creates a file in which all necessary installation instructions and drawings are generated. In addition, a questionnaire can be prepared that anticipates possible problems during the installation. When a kitchen installer or consumer fills out this questionnaire, a service order is automatically created that will backorder the correct service components.

Automatically generate installation drawings
Automatically generate service orders for backorders

Increased customer satisfaction through professional installation and quick resolution of potential problems
Cost savings when processing service orders
Cost savings in preparing the kitchen installment process

The first parts can be put into use within 2 months

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

The word Cuision is a contraction of Cuisine (French for cuisine) and Vision (English for vision). We say "Kwie-sjon".

Cuision is a product that is being developed by PrimeFact Nederland BV. In the Netherlands, Cuision is marketed, sold and implemented by PrimeFact Nederland BV. Outside the Netherlands, partners are usually deployed for the implementation at customers.

PrimeFact5 is the product configuration software that is developed and marketed by PrimeFact Nederland BV. Cuision is developed on PrimeFact5. This makes Cuision extra flexible within projects.

PrimeFact5 (and therefore Cuision) is based on Microsoft .Net Web technology, allowing every .Net professional to integrate the product model into the organization. The .Net technology also ensures that PrimeFact is easy to integrate with other applications. The model can be managed in the cloud or on-premise. Thanks to smart synchronization tools, combinations are also possible. Programming knowledge is very useful, but is not strictly necessary to set up and maintain Cuision.

Most Cuision solutions run both hosted in the cloud and on-premise. We prefer to offer the typical web solutions via the cloud services, while the ERP and production solutions are preferably offered as an on-premise solution. PrimeFact5 ensures seamless integration between both platforms.

We see that SAP is a widely used ERP package within the kitchen industry. The Cuision solutions have therefore been developed to complement SAP seamlessly and this interface always has a central place in every solution. Integrations with other ERP systems are of course possible and we have experience with this.

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Innovative software for kitchen manufacturers based on one central product model

We offer a solution that simplifies the complexity of selling and producing kitchens, seamlessly connects with the ERP system and works based on one central product model that connects everything.

Years of experience brought together in one package

A kitchen is a surprisingly complex product to sell and to produce: Its complexity still regularly amazes us.

Central product model

We offer solutions that support the business processes of a kitchen manufacturer and make them more efficient. All parts of the solution work on the same product model. This guarantees the integration of the processes and prevents double maintenance.