Configure Complex Product Sets Error-Free

The excentos Set Builder guides customers and sales representatives step by step to the optimal product configuration through intelligent dependency validation, automated bill of materials generation, and integrated price calculation.

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Does this sound familiar?

Companies with complex, interdependent product systems face the same challenges:

Misconfigurations

Customers order wrong or incomplete product sets. Missing parts, incompatible components, and incorrect quantities lead to expensive returns.

Manual Configuration

Your sales team spends hours manually creating complex quotes. This is slow, error-prone, and not scalable.

Missing Sales Expertise

Only a few employees know all product dependencies. When they are unavailable, sales stand still.

Lost Online Sales

Complex products are difficult to display in the web shop. Customers abandon the process because they don't know which components they need together.

In 4 Steps to the perfect product set

The Set Builder digitalizes your sales team's expert knowledge and makes it accessible to everyone.

1

Capture requirements: Simple questions instead of complex forms. The Set Builder guides through the selection process.

2

Check Dependencies: The system knows all relationships between products and checks compatibility automatically.

3

Configure a Product Set: Automatic real-time calculation of all components, quantities, and alternative products.

4

Get Bill of Materials: Complete bill of materials including pricing, availability, and export to ERP/CRM systems.

One Platform. Every Industry.

Construction & roofing systems

Insulation, waterproofing, fastening, and accessories – a roofing system consists of dozens of interdependent materials. The Set Builder automatically calculates the right products in the correct quantities.

Automatic quantity calculation based on surface area and roof pitch
Dependency validation: insulation thickness determines fastening length
Complete bill of materials including accessories and sealing materials
Fire protection and EnEV compliance automatically considered

HVAC & Heating Systems

Heat pump, storage, controls, hydraulics, and accessories – a heating system is a complex interplay. The Set Builder automatically sizes and configures the system.

Automatic sizing based on building parameters
Compatibility checks between heat generator, storage, and controls
Energy efficiency calculation and funding eligibility guidance
Complete system quotation including installation accessories

Mechanical Engineering

Base machine, tools, control systems, and safety technology – a production solution consists of many modules. The Set Builder assembles the optimal configuration.

Modular machine configuration with option packages
Automatic interface and compatibility validation
Capacity calculation based on production requirements
Full quotation generation with technical specifications

Window & Door Systems

Frames, glazing, hardware, seals, and installation accessories – every window is a system of interdependent components. The Set Builder makes configuration straightforward.

Custom configuration based on dimensions, material, and requirements
Automatic selection of compatible hardware and sealing components
U-value calculation and regulatory compliance verification
Sound insulation and burglary resistance classes considered

Kitchen & Furniture Systems

Cabinets, worktops, electrical appliances, handles, and lighting – a kitchen is a complex system. The Set Builder ensures a perfectly coordinated configuration.

Modular kitchen planning with dimensional compatibility
Automatic assignment of hinges, handles, and accessories
Built-in appliance compatibility based on cabinet dimensions
Real-time price calculation with every configuration change

Food Technology & Packaging

From raw material processing to final packaging, a production line consists of many carefully coordinated machines. The Set Builder calculates the optimal configuration.

Capacity calculation from raw material to finished product
Automatic alignment of throughput rates between machines
Hygiene and certification requirements taken into account
Scalable configuration: from small operations to large-scale production

Everything you need for error-free product sets

The excentos Set Builder combines guided selling, dependency management, and bill of materials generation in a single platform.

Intelligent dependency validation

The system understands all relationships between products. When product A is selected, the Set Builder automatically determines which variant of product B is compatible.

Automatic bills of materials (BOM)

A complete bill of materials with exact quantities, pricing, and alternative products. Exportable to your ERP or CRM system.

Guided Selling Engine

Step-by-step guidance instead of overwhelming configuration interfaces. Simple questions lead to the perfect solution, even without specialist knowledge.

Real-time Calculation

Complex calculations run in the background: quantities, prices, and compatibility are all updated in real time.

B2B & B2C Applicable

Whether in end-customer self-service within a webshop or as sales support in field sales, the Set Builder works for both scenarios.

Rapid Implementation

Go live in weeks instead of months. Seamless integration with existing systems via APIs.

What our customers say

Experiences from companies that already use the Set Builder.

We see that customers who use the excentos solution convert up to 5× more often and have up to 4× larger basket sizes.

— Stephan Spijkers, CTO at Hauster

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Measurable improvement from day one

Our customers achieve these results with the Set Builder:

95%

Fewer Misconfigurations

Through automatic dependency checking

3x

Faster Quote Generation

Minutes instead of hours per quote

+30%

Higher Conversion Rate

Through Guided Selling in the web shop

60%

Fewer Support Requests

Customers find the right solution themselves

Set Builder vs. conventional solutions

Why the excentos Set Builder is the Better Choice for Complex Product Sets.

Feature	excentos Set Builder	Enterprise CPQ	Simple Configurators
Dependency Management	Yes	Yes	X
Guided Selling	Built-in	Limited	X
Automatisches BOM	Yes	Yes	X
Implementation Time	Weeks	6-12 Month	Days
Cost	Mid-market friendly	High	Low
Complex Set Logic	Built-in	Limited	X
B2B & B2C	Both	Mostly B2B	Both

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Everything you need to know about the Set Builder

Which industries is the Set Builder suitable for?

The Set Builder is industry-agnostic. It delivers value wherever products are sold as interconnected systems or configured sets. The solution has proven particularly effective in the construction industry (insulation systems, roofing systems), HVAC and heating technology, mechanical engineering, window and door systems, kitchens and furniture, as well as food technology and packaging.

How long does implementation take?

A typical implementation takes only a few weeks, not months as with enterprise CPQ systems. The exact duration depends on the complexity of your product catalog and the number of dependencies. We support you from planning through to go-live.

What differentiates the Set Builder from a CPQ solution?

CPQ solutions (Configure, Price, Quote) are often designed to configure individual products. The Set Builder goes beyond that: it assembles complete product sets in which the components depend on each other. In addition to checking compatibility, it also calculates quantities and automatically generates the entire bill of materials.

Can the Set Builder be integrated into our ERP/CRM system?

Yes, the Set Builder provides APIs for integration with all common ERP and CRM systems. Product data, pricing, and generated bills of materials can be seamlessly synchronized.

Does the Set Builder also work for end customers (B2B)?

Absolutely. The Set Builder is suitable for both B2B (sales support, quotation generation) and B2C (self-service in online shops). The guided selling interface is designed so that even end customers without specialist knowledge can find the right products.

How complex can product dependencies be?

There is virtually no limit. The Set Builder processes multi-level dependencies, calculation formulas, conditional rules, and quantity computations. It ranges from simple “if A then B” rules to complex capacity calculations for entire production lines.