Objective Technical Analysis
If you are a PCI User or Purchaser, SmartMeasurement^TM (SMC) provides an unbiased user-friendly and efficient online mechanism for you to analyze, select, and match the "best-fit" technologies, specifications, and product that will meet your specific application requirements.

Flow Matrix provides a bias-free evaluation of applications and systematically recommends the best technologies that can solve your process flow requirements. For level applications, Level Matrix is used; pressure applications use Pressure Matrix; temperature application use Temperature Matrix. Once you are guided to the proper technology, our Smart Matrix^TM Configurator (specifying) Wizard will enable you to get the "best-fit" SMC Manufacturer's products by assisting you in the completion of the interactive Application Data Sheet (ADS). Your final ADS (that satisfies your requirements) is the source document for your Request for Quote (RFQ), submitted through your local Distributor.

(Our unique Smart Matrix^TM system is being continually expanded to include the most popular instrumentation products.)

The SMC Advantage
An estimated 30% of the PCI supply chain cost of sales can be eliminated by improving the Procurement Transaction Process in generating the "best-fit" product information the first time and by using the following SMC Exchange network features:

Supply Chain Physical Infracture

Our Exchange network brings together Buyers and the best qualified Manufacturers and Distributors. Each site is co-owned by local SMC companies and is managed by a well-qualified instrumentation manager with extensive knowledge in PCI supply chain management and PCI technologies. The local site manager is responsible for technical training, installation, field service, and the performance of all local Providers. These managers provide the local physical infrastructure for SMC by qualifying the best local Suppliers and Distributors and leveraging the "SMC Advantage" over the worldwide SMC network.

Technical Infracture

Provide all Customers a bias-free product analysis tool and a wealth of online technical knowledge relevant to each product sold:

• Smart Matrix^TM (Configurator Wizard) configuration software guides the user through the Application Data Sheet (ADS: sizing and specifying) to determine the unbiased "best-fit" product for the specific application. [The ADS contains the technical product requirements for the (RFQ)]. Smart Matrix^TM promotes a "do it right the first time" methodology and ensures only best-fit applications for a specific product is referred to the Manufacturer. Latest and most applicable technical information: Supplier specifications, product
  • Latest and most applicable technical information: Supplier specifications, product descriptions, engineering principals, equations, drawings, etc.
  • By comparing specifications, quality, technology, delivery, and price of alternative products, an unbiased "best-value" product is determined. (All technical information is strictly objective and does not favor one manufacturer, product or technology over another.)

• Transaction Process System, which generates necessary documents in the PO process (ADS/RFQ/Quote/PO/Confirmation) and tracks Order status online.
• Best Suppliers and Distributors available.
• SMC Forums are available 24/7 to give timely information. They are country oriented and support local languages [Each Supplier has two: One for End Users (public communication) and one for Distributors and Site Managers (proprietary and confidential information)]
• Search engines

Convenient access to our user-friendly technical information significantly improves the decision-making process, quotation efficiency, and transaction document processing/and tracking.

Worldwide Technical and Commercial Information
We have two online informational Forums for each of our Suppliers, oriented toward Distributors and End Users. This exclusive service allows our Suppliers to get proprietary information fthroughout the SMC global supply chain. Popular inquiries may already be included in the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section.

By utilizing SMC, Buyers will be connected to both the Manufacturer and the local Representative for any product available in the worldwide Exchange. Exchange and may gain more extensive product knowledge by accessing Manufacturer-specific information linked to the websites of the Manufacturer members of the Exchange. Buyers may access the latest reference material for each technology or product, such as specification sheets, drawings, manuals, brochures and other technical information needed to ensure the equipment is a "best-fit" and "best-value" for the application. SmartMeasurement^TM will not only give Buyers (OEMs, End Users etc.) a "smart" evaluation and assistance for their measurement needs, but also a list of qualified sales and service Providers for each product.

After-Sales Support
Every product in our Exchange has a qualified local sales/service company to assist you in after-sales support. This network of PCI engineers is available to assist you with start-up, installation, calibration, maintenance, and any other service necessary for a successful product transfer from the Manufacturer to the End User. The equipment will not be released to the End User until all operational requirements have been met.

Manufacturers and Distributors: Key to Our Mutual Success
SMC is continually searching for 1) the best Manufacturers to deliver the highest-value products and 2) the best Distributors to provide the best support for you. We are attracting outstanding companies because of the significant value-add (The SMC Advantage) we bring to the supply chain- both physical and technical

Global Access
SMC is a global Exchange company with sites in the 25 largest PCI markets. Besides being able to procure from domestic suppliers, you will have the best worldwide Suppliers and Distributors available from a single source - SmartMeasurement^TM.

You are more than welcome to Join us and make us prove that we make a difference.