Diamond Level Overview

DIAMOND LEVEL OVERVIEW

• The Diamond 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 medium to large scale Systems Projects for clients interested in a Yokogawa solution
• Diamond Level Solution Partners typically have the ability to work in a multi-disciplined environment such as projects requiring co-ordination between Automation Vendor(s), EPC(s), Sub-System Supplier(s) etc.
• Solution Partners at this level typically have in-house systems fabrication, staging and Client Acceptance Test facilities
• Diamond Level Partners are typically well-experienced in continuous & batch process applications, Bus Technology integration, MCC/VFD subsystem integration, PLC subsystem integration, Historian & PIMS and Advanced Process Controls
• Diamond Level Partners have experience in FEED, Remote Instrument Buildings (RIBs) and seem to be familiar with MAC & MICC projects
• Solution Partners at this level seem to be fairly independent and require minimal Yokogawa support
• Diamond Level Solution Partners at this level are encouraged and expected to promote a Yokogawa solution where possible

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  • Diamond Level Requirements
    • Achieve Yokogawa approval by the North American Offices
    • "Yearly SW Keycodes" are provided as part of the Yearly subscription
    • 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 $250-$750K Yokogawa System solutions 
    • Send a minimum of 2 engineers to the Yokogawa Education Center for training
    • Yokogawa will provide a 50% discount on the first training session for the two engineers
    • It would be required for at least 2 engineers 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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  • Diamond 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 & ability to exhibit at the Annual Yokogawa User Conference & Exhibition
    • Ability to present papers and abstracts at the Yokogawa User Conference & Exhibition
    • Unlimited access to Yokogawa Global Response Center for technical assistance
    • User specific & password protected access to the Solutions Partner Portal
    • Designated Product Engineering Support (For the duration of a Yokogawa Project)