Starting simple, scaling smart - How IVP Inc. accelerates BOM insights and quoting with Luminovo

IVP Inc., the U.S. satellite office of global contract manufacturer BECOM, plays a key role in supporting production operations in China. With quoting, coordination, and BOM preparation managed from the U.S., IVP’s compact and experienced team set out to make these tasks faster and more insight-driven.

To support this work, IVP introduced Luminovo’s configure-price-quote solution, starting with just the basic features. The goal: gain faster visibility into part availability, identify risks earlier, and respond to customer quotes more efficiently, especially for recurring production runs.

As responsibilities evolved and quoting demands increased, IVP began exploring ways to make some of their key workflows more efficient.

"We work with multi-assembly BOMs — one had over 1,500 parts," says Emmy Sundeen, Purchasing Lead at IVP.

"We were looking for something that could help us move a bit faster and make sourcing easier, as there can be no production until the kit is complete!”

Supporting smarter workflows from day one

Before Luminovo, IVP handled BOM evaluations manually, switching between spreadsheets and multiple part search engines. The process worked well, when most components were readily available through multiple sources; nevertheless, for early quoting and shortage checks, the processes were time-consuming and had room for improvement.

"We wanted something to help with obsolete parts, and when I saw how Luminovo handled it, I knew it was the right fit." 

Using Luminovo, IVP is now able to upload and review a full BOM in minutes.

"Scrubbing a BOM and sourcing the obsolete or short-lived components is now accomplished in half the time"

says Emmy Sundeen, Purchasing Lead at IVP.

Thanks to lifecycle visibility, alternative part suggestions, and real-time insights, IVP can respond faster to shortages and proactively offer solutions to customers.

Today, Luminovo solution serves to:

• Quickly assess recurring BOMs
  Running recurring production shortages is a breeze, the time to validate availability across suppliers has dropped substantially, thanks to Luminovo’s design view.

• Generate faster initial quotes
  Instead of 1–2 days, same-day quotes are now the norm with live availability, pricing ranges, and lifecycle insights all in one place. 

“It helps us respond quickly — and that makes us look sharp”

• Spot obsolescence and risk right from the start
  Luminovo gives IVP quick visibility into BOM health by highlighting risks, supply issues, and suggesting alternates — making it easier to spot and communicate potential gaps early.

“With the design tool, I’m right in there fixing things in real time. I don’t ever want to not have it.”

— Emmy Sundeen, Purchasing Lead at IVP Inc.

Quantifiable impact at a glance

 “Luminovo has been a time saver. It's been a money saver. And it's effective.”
— Emmy Sundeen, Purchasing Lead at IVP Inc.

Looking ahead: More to explore

So far, IVP just started using the Luminovo platform primarily for BOM health checks, lead time snapshots, and early quoting support. But the team is already planning to explore more of the platform.

"My goal is to set that up so that we can start utilizing the buying tools, all the other tools, so that you become a must and not an option." 

With promising early results and a strong feedback loop between users and Luminovo’s product team, IVP is confident in the platform’s long-term value — and excited to keep building from here.

“Luminovo is incredibly responsive. Our suggestions often become real features. It feels like working with a partner that truly listens and evolves with you.”

 — Emmy Sundeen, Purchasing Lead at IVP Inc.