Data Authoring and Editing

For OEMs

Data makes your parts business. Our solutions make your data.

Snap-on Business Solutions is the premier parts data publishing enterprise. Publishing means more to us than merely getting data where it needs to go. We add value to manufacturer data, increasing its usability and extending its functionality.

  • Overview

    For manufacturers that require in-house control of parts data creation, maintenance, and publication, we offer data authoring and editing tools. Combined with our two decades' worth of publishing expertise, these tools put fine-grained control of data directly in your hands.

    By using our authoring and editing tools, you ensure that your production and engineering data reduces supply chain costs and increases operational efficiencies. All while you reliably deliver accurate parts and service content to your dealer and service networks.

  • Features

    ConfigStudio™ is our premier data authoring and editing tool suite. With ConfigStudio, your organization can:

    • Manage the complete parts catalog publishing process.
    • Create integrated content between parts and service information.
    • Minimize manual processes by automating workflows directly from production and engineering data, using PLM or CAD data.
    • Drive pre-designed transformation of data into catalog structures using templates.
    • Integrate the modular core system with your business as needed.
    • Feed data from your publishing system to other internal systems, such as sales or warranty systems.
    • Streamline the process of moving data into the market.
    • Get corrections to market swiftly using efficient update mechanisms.
    • Control the release of data with pinpoint precision through a system based on calendars and contacts.
    • Manage access controls to give individual user groups (product, distributor, dealer, customer, regions) the right system access.
    • Link a part to a supplier—or parts to suppliers.
    • Create a single central repository for data, images, and documents.
    • Use advanced image controls to provide visual and tactile perception of parts information.

  • Benefits

    ConfigStudio™ is our premier data authoring and editing tool suite. With ConfigStudio, your data editing and publishing staff can spend less time learning about the business, and more time doing what they do best.

    Additional benefits to your business include:

    • Improved accuracy and timeliness of parts catalog information.
    • Increased data authoring and publishing efficiencies.
    • Fewer incorrectly ordered parts.
    • Reduced supply chain costs.