Order online and get extra 3% discount, says WNT

The benefits to WNT customers in the UK are said to be numerous, but key to the early success of Tooling Centre has been the total control that the system provides through its simplified user interface, the company offers. Through the system, customers gain total control over their tooling requirements, says WNT, as the system shows live stock and delivery information, as well as access to all order history, invoice details and the ability to request quotations for non-standard items, all within a few PC mouse clicks or "Once customers use Tooling Centre, they immediately see the benefits of the system," said Tony Pennington, WNT (UK)'s managing director. "Already we are seeing strong growth in online sales and the feedback is that factors such as the simplified interface through to the extra detail on cutter availability on Tooling Centre are making ordering and reporting on cutting tools so much easier for customers. And, with an additional 3% discount for online customers, there is a financial incentive as well." Available for users of PCs, i-Pads and other 'Smart' technology, Tooling Centre also allows users to create shortlists of cutters. For example, when looking for end mills, users can specify from elements such as diameter or flute length or a combination of features. Tooling Centre then creates the shortlist, reducing the time spent searching for the optimum cutter. For those with ongoing contracts to machine components, the ability to quickly generate repeat orders from the order history log is another timesaving benefit of Tooling Centre that will cut time and cost from the process of ordering tooling, WNT highlights. "With the combination of cutting tool technology, such as the new SCR Monstermill, and the use of information technology, WNT (UK) is continuing its tradition of enabling engineering manufacturing companies to remain competitive and win new business or ensure that they retain existing contracts," Mr Pennington said.