TCP – graphical planning systems for nearly 30 years

 

 

TCP GmbH, based in Mülheim an der Ruhr, has been involved in developing graphical planning system for the furniture industry since its foundation in 1978. We have been focusing on integration of TCP software into ERP/PPS systems for this industry for more than 25 years. Precise production data is automatically passed from TCP to the processes of the PPS system for planning and executing high variability production.
Around 9 years ago, the third generation, today's TCP, was completely redeveloped, using the experience gained from its two predecessor products, on brand new 32-bit technology using Microsoft development tools for Microsoft operating systems. Since then, the product has matured to become first choice for use in all sectors of the furniture industry. Whether for fitted kitchens, wall units, bedroom furniture, library and shelving systems, bathroom and hall furniture or office furniture, TCP offers a solution for all case furniture sectors.

Efficient implementation based on Windows Terminal Server (WTS) or CITRIX Metaframe® is – in contrast to many graphics system – not a problem for TCP. With an ISO certified graphics library, modern architecture based on a graphics and business oriented class system and the associated C++ based development system, since early 2007 TCP is now also available as a complete 64 bit solution for Microsoft’s new Windows Vista operating system.
TCP sees itself not just as a furniture industry product, but is also the benchmark for the sector in the areas of technology, functionality and automation, stability and reliability and look and feel.

 

Furthermore the graphics kernel of TCP has for many years formed the basis of the ORGA DATA wohnen and EVA products, used in kitchen retail studios and furnishing houses. In addition, TCP is available as a direct sales solution in combination with an additional trading database supported module for use as a sales or laptop solution.
TCP GmbH collaborates in a business federation with Paus AG (Switzerland), BMK-Plan (Switzerland) and Plansoft GmbH in Melle. Whilst PAUS AG and BMK Plan are involved in developing the TCP platforms, Plansoft GmbH is responsible for generating data for selling and marketing the products on these platforms. A total of 40 staff are employed within this business federation.

 

 

TCP – Cost structures and amortisation

 

As a result of its many years as a leader in the industry, TCP is a technically mature product and comprehensively equipped with the functions and automation needed for graphical planning systems for the furniture industry. This fact and additional TCP GmbH methods and procedures for project work in product development and in customer projects have proven crucial for the relatively low cost of owning TCP software over the entire life cycle. Starting with licensing and start up costs, which are minimised through consistent project management and standard procedural models for each sub-sector of the industry, TCP really stands out from the competition. With TCP, clear commitments on costs and schedules are adhered to. Customers report high potential savings compared to other systems as a result of being able to customise the system and perform other tasks themselves. It is particularly important to TCP GmbH that right from the installation stage a finished, customised system is supplied in a turn-key state. This avoids follow-up costs as a result of protracted completion services. With our competitors, by contrast, it is not uncommon to see a business model based on ongoing or concealed follow-up services. This is avoided with TCP.
Because it is TCP GmbH’s view that maximum productivity should be combined with minimum operating costs and inexpensive introduction, viewed in the round TCP provides an excellent ROI.

 

TCP – Open graphicssystem

 

TCP GmbH particularly wishes to emphasise that the high performance, modern graphics kernel is available to all system houses for integration in their own PPS, ERP, ICS and other solutions for retail or industry use. There are various open interfaces in TCP to facilitate this.

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