Metis Smart Modeling - Models
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When an offer is initiated in Metis Smart Quote, '''modeled positions''' are “calculated” based in the information provided in modeling masks. These values represent the customer’s needs. Through the execution of the model, the application creates a list of positions which basically represents the customer’s desired items and all of these products are listed in a structured way. | When an offer is initiated in Metis Smart Quote, '''modeled positions''' are “calculated” based in the information provided in modeling masks. These values represent the customer’s needs. Through the execution of the model, the application creates a list of positions which basically represents the customer’s desired items and all of these products are listed in a structured way. | ||
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| + | For example, in the case of a company selling computer systems, requirements will be provided in the modeling masks and after calculation will result in a list of components like computers, servers and network appliances. | ||
All positions listed through the use of models will be in read only mode. Metis Smart Quote allows, however, editing the list by adding '''manual positions'''. All parameters related to them can be manually set, like quantity and attributes. | All positions listed through the use of models will be in read only mode. Metis Smart Quote allows, however, editing the list by adding '''manual positions'''. All parameters related to them can be manually set, like quantity and attributes. | ||
Based on the previous example, a secondary screen can be added for one or more calculated computers. Or, additional, none modeled network features can be added. | Based on the previous example, a secondary screen can be added for one or more calculated computers. Or, additional, none modeled network features can be added. | ||
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After the two previous steps, Metis Smart Quote will not only list all items required for the offer, but also calculate the '''price'''. This calculation will not only be based on all positions listed in the offer, but also on the pricing settings defined on the positions. For example, a specific computer component, like software licenses may be subject to discounts based on the quantity. | After the two previous steps, Metis Smart Quote will not only list all items required for the offer, but also calculate the '''price'''. This calculation will not only be based on all positions listed in the offer, but also on the pricing settings defined on the positions. For example, a specific computer component, like software licenses may be subject to discounts based on the quantity. | ||