Frequently asked questions

General questions

• What are the main modules of Optix?

  We offer a single product called Optix, which comprises three modules: Optix B2B and B2B2C, Optix Cash & Carry, and Optix Deal management.

• Which services does Optix provide?
  • Price / margin / discount optimization
  • Price administration/ management
  • Rebate management
  • BI / Dashboards / Analytics
  • Dynamic pricing
  • eCommerce price management
  • Simulator with price/cost, showing P&L impact
  • Client specific price management
  • Price management for Cash & Carry/ Retail for B2B Companies.
• What additional support services can we provide alongside Optix?

  We can provide end-to-end implementation & roll-out support:

  • Full integration support
  • Data preparation (transformation, connections, cleaning, etc.)
  • Processes review
  • Pilot testing
  • Change Management

  We can also provide consulting services:

  • Pricing Strategy definition
  • Support in rethinking the pricing model
• In which industries do we specialize in with Optix and in terms of pricing?

  All B2B & B2B2C:

  • B2B Distribution
  • B2B Services
  • Manufacturing / Brands
  • Spare-parts
  • eCommerce
• Which of our clients teams use Optix?

  Optix is commonly used by Sales, Marketing, Finance, Strategy and Purchasing departments.

• In those teams, which roles are typically using Optix?

  Optix is utilized both by C-levels (pricing directors, finance director, strategy director, etc.) and more operational roles (pricing managers, product managers, sales teams, etc.). They use Optix to continuously enhance pricing strategy and price-lists, leveraging its calculation capabilities and impact scenarios.

Support and services

• What types of pricing challenges does Optix typically help clients with?

  Optix addresses a wide range of pricing challenges, including designing comprehensive pricing policies, calculating price lists, managing discounts, implementing dynamic pricing strategies, and optimizing deals.
  BearingPoint expertise extends to both B2B and B2C clients, with, for pricing activities, a particular focus and proven track record in B2B/ B2B2C.

• How long does it usually take to integrate Optix, and what is the process involved?

  Integration timelines vary depending on client needs and data complexity. On average, it takes 4 to 6 weeks to set up the software, align it with the client's pricing strategy, upload initial data, and train key personnel. However, granting access to Optix for new users only takes a few minutes.

• What are the prerequisites to implement & use Optix?

  BearingPoint welcomes customers at any stage of their pricing journey. Whether you're in the process of designing your pricing policy or already have one in place, we can support you.
  
  Our services range from assisting with pricing policy design to direct pricelist calculations using Optix and sales-teams onboarding. Additionally, we offer help with data cleaning and preparation for Optix integration. For seamless integration with existing information systems, output data can be retrieved through API or in standard formats such as .csv. 

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