Drafthorse Solutions, LLC
About The Company
At Drafthorse.com, we understand that change is hard. Since 2000, we’ve been helping companies of all sizes respond to industry transitions in order to stay competitive.
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WHAT:
Workhorseâ„¢ is cloud based software which accelerates production of digital content for eCommerce. Workhorse is developed and supported in the United States.
HOW:
Integration of data, sample, image and automating workflow. Software includes Workhorse Core, Workhorse PowerTools® and Workhorse PowerPages®.
RISK MITIGATION:
Workhorse has been in production for 20 years, managed creation of 45 million images, tracked 15 million physical samples, 4,000 Vendors, thousands of users and delivered 99.5% availability.
VALUE PROPOSITION:
Leverage automation and best practices to accelerate production of eCommerce assets at lowest cost per image.
Software to accelerate production of digital content for e-commerce.
Workhorse™, PowerSelect®, PowerTools® and PowerPages®
| Exclusive Workhorse Offerings
Workhorse: Cloud based foundation of Workhorse ecosystem.
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PowerSelect: Navigation panel to access PowerTools and PowerPages.
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PowerTools: Use case modules for internal and external access.
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PowerPages: Simple solutions for repetitive use cases.
Use Case 1: Vendor Provided Product Photography
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Ingest vendor/ sample data
Automate vendor image request
Vendor image fulfillment via bulk-upload
Client approves/ rejects provided images
Image smart search
Use Case 1
01 | Ingestion of sample and vendor information into Workhorse Core
Vendor and sample information is provided to Workhorse via API or manual import.
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Workhorse integrates with modern structured data sources including PIM/PLM/DAM.
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Workhorse PowerTools and PowerPages are informed by Workhorse Core which is the point of integration.
Use Case 1
02 | Automate vendor image request
Vendor images can be requested automatically based on your business rules.
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Manual image requests can be generated using the ImageRequest PowerPage.
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Workhorse automates follow up communications and tracks status/location of digital files.
Use Case 1
03 | Vendor image fulfillment via drag and drop upload
Vendor can drag/drop images in the VendorImage PowerTool.
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Real time image check for critical size, type, name formatting prior to upload.
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VendorImage PowerTool will automatically deliver image file to client specified location for approval or ingestion.
Use Case 1
04 | Client approves/rejects vendor provided images
ImageApproval PowerTool can be configured for one or many images per product.
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Image view and approval supports 360º spin images as well as video.
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Navigation across all products, categories and projects via Workhorse Explorer.
Use Case 1
05 | Image smart search
Project status and image status, is reflected in the QuickSearch PowerPage.
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Automated off shore post-production is captured in image status/location.
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Final usage and instance of historical usage can be reported in QuickSearch PowerPage.
Use Case 2: Global Sample Management
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Ingest vendor/ sample data
Automate vendor sample request
Vendor Sample Request Fulfillment
Client updates sample status and location via barcode scan
Sample smart search
Sample status, location and container management
Use Case 2
01 | Ingestion of sample/vendor information into Workhorse Core
Vendor and sample information is provided to Workhorse via API or manual import.
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Workhorse integrates with modern structured data sources including PIM/PLM/CRM.
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Workhorse PowerTools and PowerPages are informed by Workhorse Core which is the point of integration.
Use Case 2
02 | Workhorse automates request of physical samples from vendors
Vendor samples can be requested automatically based on your business rules.
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Manual sample requests can be generated using the SampleOrder PowerPage.
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Workhorse automates follow up communications and tracks status/location of shipped samples.
Use Case 2
03 | Vendor sample fulfillment with barcode labels, packing list and shipping info
Vendor can fulfill individual or multiple samples in the VendorSample PowerTool.
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Real-time sample location and carrier tracking information provided for completed requests.
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VendorSample PowerTool will automatically deliver samples to client specified location for approval or ingestion.
Use Case 2
04 | Client updates sample status and location via barcode scan
Receive samples provided by suppliers via VendorSample PowerTool.
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Update sample status and location information via barcode scanner.
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Quickly identify missing samples or item errors noted in the Workhorse Core database.
Use Case 2
05 | Sample smart search
Project information and sample status is reflected in the QuickSearch PowerPage.
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Onsite tracking and carrier shipping location presented in real-time.
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Final usage and instance of historical usage can be reported in QuickSearch PowerPage.
Use Case 2
06 | Sample status, location and container management
Cloud based SampleLocation PowerPage® is real time global warehouse management for samples.
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Easily manage physical locations, and track samples at the shelf, rack or pallet level.
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Workhorse gives visibility to samples assigned to a location, in storage, in use, and in transit.
Use Case 3: Product and Editorial Photography
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Ingest vendor/ sample data
Automate vendor sample request
Vendor sample fulfillment with barcode labels, packing list and shipping info
Track physical sample from factory, DC, or vendor through photography
Automate integration of shot, sample, and project
Client approves/ rejects provided images.
Image smart search
Use Case 3
01 | Ingestion of sample/vendor information into Workhorse Core
Vendor and sample information is provided to Workhorse via API or manual import.
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Workhorse integrates with modern structured data sources including PIM/PLM/CRM.
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Workhorse PowerTools and PowerPages are informed by Workhorse Core which is the point of integration.
Use Case 3
02 | Workhorse automates request of physical samples from vendors
Vendor physical samples are requested automatically based on your business rules.
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Manual sample requests can be generated using the SampleOrder PowerPage.
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Automate vendor follow up communications and track status/location of physical samples.
Workhorse API integrates with FEDEX, UPS, DHL etc. to manage location/status of physical sample from request – usage – disposal.
Use Case 3
03 | Vendor sample fulfillment with barcode labels, packing list and shipping info
VendorSample PowerTool provides sample list, barcode tags, packing lists and captures carrier tracking information.
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Sample status and location tracked in Workhorse from request – delivery –usage-disposal.
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Automated vendor follow up communication and escalation reported in Workhorse.
Use Case 3
04 | Track physical sample from factory/DC/vendor through photography
Workhorse integrates physical sample data (GTIN, EAN, UPC etc.) with shot, project, status and location.
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SampleCheck-In PowerPage enables bulk management of sample assignment and tracking.
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Workhorse provides native barcodes and is compatible with QR and RFID tagging.
Use Case 3
05 | Automate integration of shot, sample, and project
ShotScheduler PowerPage schedules products to locations/dates in one scan/click.
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Production activity is reviewed in Workhorse and reported in real time in Workhorse Metrics PowerPage.
Use Case 3
06 | Workhorse automatically adds images to Approval PowerTool for review
ImageApproval PowerTool can be configured for one or many images per product.
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ImageApproval PowerTool supports 360º spin images as well as video.
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Workhorse is integrated with GlobalEdit for advanced creative/photo approval workflow.
Use Case 3
07 | Image smart search
Project status and image status, is reflected in the QuickSearch PowerPage.
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Automated off shore post-production is captured in image status/location.
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Final usage and instance of historical usage can be reported in QuickSearch PowerPage.
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