Basic Level Overview

BASIC LEVEL OVERVIEW

• The Basic Level of the program is intended to facilitate enhanced value-add Yokogawa solutions to end-users/clients
• Solution Partners at this level will typically accommodate the infrastructure, resources and skill sets to sell, engineer & package small to mid size Systems Projects for clients interested in a Yokogawa solution
• Basic Level Solution Partners will demonstrate the experience and know-how to integrate PLC / Misc. subsystems to the Yokogawa DCS
• Solution Partners at this level seem to be fairly independent and require minimal Yokogawa support
• Typically also possess Fieldbus, Asset Management, Plant Information Management Systems know-how and experience
• Basic Level Solution Partners at this level are encouraged and expected to promote a Yokogawa solution where possible

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  • Basic Level Requirements
    • Achieve Yokogawa approval by the North American Offices
    • Purchase and maintain "Yearly SW Keycodes" at a discounted price
    • Demonstrate the ability to promote Yokogawa System solutions
    • Strong encouragement to work with local Yokogawa Representatives to promote Systems Solutions
    • Demonstrate the ability to sell or influence $100-$150K Yokogawa System solutions 
    • Send a minimum of 2 engineers to the Yokogawa Education Center for training
    • Yokogawa will provide a 25% discount on the first training session for the two engineers
    • It would be required for at least 1 engineer to attend Systems Update Training annually
    • Required to purchase a SYSTEM HW DEMO unit
    • Yearly Facilities and Project Management / Execution / Documentation Audit by Yokogawa Quality Assurance

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  • Basic Level Deliverables from Yokogawa
    • Solution Partner name and web-link listed on Yokogawa web-site and pertinent Advertisements & Reprints
    • One day Systems Solutions Introduction Seminar at Solution Partner offices
    • Solution Partner - Systems DVD with updates
    • Participate in Systems Solutions Update Webinars conducted on a frequent basis
    • Invitation to the Annual Yokogawa User Conference & Exhibition
    • Limited access to Yokogawa Global Response Center for technical assistance
    • User specific & password protected access to the Solutions Partner Portal