You receive
A specific requirement associated with a solution or project.
Your area of expertise could be a key component of a solution
A Flex Partner Factory is a professional or company that provides the specialized expertise needed to produce components required by a solution configured in MasterBase®.
That ability may stem from knowledge external to the platform —for example, photography, video, design, HTML, integrations, or other technical or digital specialties—but it can also include Knowledge of Automation Studio Build for configuring specific parts of a solution that a client, Flex Partner Creator, or another participant does not dominate.
That may include, for example, SmartViews, advanced forms, one-time processes, or other components configured in Automation Studio Build. You don't need to develop the entire solution: you receive a specific request, produce the requested component, and deliver it in a manner compatible with the requester's solution.
You produce
You develop the component using your area of expertise.
Deliveries
You provide the results in the required format and under the required conditions.
Integras
Your work is now available to be incorporated into a solution configured in MasterBase®.
Requirement + specialized capability + compatible delivery → a component ready for integration.
You don't need to do everything. You need to do what you specialize in very well.
The value of a Flex Partner Factory lies in a specific capability that can complement the requirements of a solution.
You can be a specialist in a technical, creative, or digital field and get involved exactly when a project needs that expertise.
MasterBase® and the other Flex Partner Program profiles allow for your area of expertise is part of a larger solution without you having to take on all the other aspects of the project.
Specialization
You contribute a specific skill in an area where you have knowledge and experience.
Execution
You transform a defined requirement into a usable deliverable.
Compatibility
You have the necessary knowledge of MasterBase® to deliver components that can be properly integrated into the Solutions.
Your value doesn't lie in creating the entire solution. It lies in providing specialized expertise when the solution needs it.
From a requirement to a component ready for integration
- 1. You receive
You know which component is needed, what it will be used for, and what requirements it must meet.
- 2. You understand
Define the scope, format, characteristics, and delivery criteria.
- 3. You produce
You use your specialized skills to develop the requested component.
- 4. Check
You verify that the result meets the requirement and is compatible with the Solution.
- 5. Deliveries
You provide the finished component so that it can be incorporated into the project.
You don't need to configure the entire solution. It is your responsibility to correctly submit the specialized section that has been requested of you.
You bring your expertise. MasterBase® connects you to an ecosystem where you can create value.
Ecosystem of Opportunities
Your skills may be needed for projects and solutions developed within the MasterBase® ecosystem.
Context and Requirements
You work on specific needs that help you understand what needs to be produced and how it should be delivered.
Knowledge and Support
You'll have access to the resources you need to learn about MasterBase® and understand how to integrate your work with its solutions.
You don't need to master all the features of MasterBase®. You just need to know enough to ensure that what you produce is compatible with the requester's solution.
Monetize your specialized skills through Factory Orders
As a Flex Partner Factory, your revenue is channeled through Factory Orders.
Each Factory Order functions as a sales order from the Flex Partner Factory: it contains the quote, details of the requested component, its scope, terms, and delivery criteria, in accordance with the current terms of the Flex Partner Program.
Factory Orders
Each request you accept is formalized through a Factory Order with a defined scope and terms.
Specialized Components
The Factory Order specifies which component you must produce and how it must be delivered.
Reuse and Portfolio
Many components can be reused, adapted, and reoffered. Over time, you can build your own portfolio of components.
All revenue from Flex Partner Factory is processed through Factory Orders, in accordance with the current terms and conditions of Flex Partner Program.
This might make sense to you if...
- You have a specialized technical, creative, or digital skills.
- You can turn a requirement into a specific deliverable.
- You're used to working with specifications, formats, or delivery terms.
- You can adapt your work to integrate it with other systems or components.
- Are you interested in participating in projects without necessarily taking on the business relationship or the entire solution?.
- Are you willing to learn about MasterBase® as needed to ensure that your deliverables are compatible?.
- Do you want to monetize a skill you already know how to perform professionally?.
“That’s me: I have specialized expertise that I can turn into components for projects and solutions configured in MasterBase®.”
A solution may require capabilities that are not available on the platform
Not everything that a solution requires is necessarily configured within MasterBase®. A project may need components produced with external tools, knowledge, or skills, such as photography, video, design, HTML, or integrations.
It may also require components configured directly in Automation Studio Build when a specific skill is needed that the applicant does not have, such as SmartViews, advanced forms, or specific processes.
Visual Content
Photographs, videos, or other audiovisual resources required by a Solution.
Digital Components
HTML or other digital elements developed according to specifications.
Specialized Skills
Other technical documents that may be submitted as components compatible with the Solution.
Flex Partner Factory expands the capabilities of a solution by incorporating specialized external capabilities into MasterBase®.
Flex Partner Factory or Flex Partner Creator?
Flex Partner Factory
Part of a specialized technical requirement and produces a component that can be incorporated into a solution.
Flex Partner Creator
Part of a recurring need and set up a Reusable solution which can be published in the MasterBase® Library for multiple users from different companies.
Can you do both? Yes. If you have the necessary capabilities, you can participate as a Flex Partner Factory and Flex Partner Creator.
A solution can combine capabilities from different Flex Partners
A Flex Partner Customers develops opportunities, maintains relationships with clients, and can present specific needs to the ecosystem.
A Flex Partner Consulting understands a specific need and develops a customized solution.
A Flex Partner Creator Configure a reusable solution for multiple users.
A Flex Partner Factory produces the specialized components that these solutions may require, either through external capabilities or by configuring specific parts in Automation Studio Build.
That is why, Learning Automation Studio Build expands the possibilities for a technical professional: A single person or company can develop the capabilities to serve as a Flex Partner Factory (Flex Partner Creator) and, if they can also understand and address customer needs, as a Flex Partner Consulting.
Each Flex Partner contributes based on their expertise. Flex Partner Customers develops the opportunity and manages the client relationship; technical roles can be tailored based on each participant’s knowledge and skills.
Do you have a specialized skill that could contribute to a solution?
Tell us what you can do, what types of components you can produce, and what tools or technologies you use. We can help you determine whether the Flex Partner Factory program aligns with your capabilities and how you can participate.
I'd like to learn more about Flex Partner Factory
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Flex Partner Factory
What does a Flex Partner Factory do?
Receive a specific request and produce a specialized component that can be incorporated into a solution configured in MasterBase®.
What kind of skills can I bring to the table?
Technical, creative, or digital skills that enable the production of components required for a solution. For example, photography, video, HTML, or other specialized elements.
Do I need to know how to use Automation Studio Build?
You must be familiar with and able to use Automation Studio Build to the extent necessary to ensure that the components you produce can be properly integrated into a solution configured in MasterBase®. The required level depends on your area of expertise: if your contribution involves, for example, photography or video, it may be sufficient to understand the specifications and integration requirements; if you produce SmartViews, advanced forms, processes, or other components configured within the platform, you will need a more advanced understanding of Automation Studio Build.
Do I need to set up a complete solution?
No. Flex Partner Factory focuses specifically on providing specialized expertise. The configuration of the complete solution can be handled by other professionals.
Do I have to manage customers?
Not necessarily. You can participate by receiving requests for projects or solutions without taking on the client's business management responsibilities.
How does a Flex Partner Factory generate revenue?
Generate revenue through Factory Orders, in accordance with the current terms and conditions of Flex Partner Program. Each Factory Order formalizes the quote, the scope, the requested component, and its delivery terms.
How do Flex Partner Factory and Flex Partner Creator differ?
Flex Partner Factory produces a specialized component required by a Solution. Flex Partner Creator configures a reusable Solution that can be published to the MasterBase® Library for multiple users from different companies.
How do Flex Partner Factory and Flex Partner Consulting differ?
Flex Partner Consulting identifies a specific customer need and develops a customized solution. Flex Partner Factory steps in when that solution requires a specialized component that falls within its capabilities.
Can I be a Flex Partner Factory and participate in another role?
Yes. The profiles are neither hierarchical nor mutually exclusive. You can participate in one, two, three, or all four profiles if you have the necessary skills for each one.
What does MasterBase® offer?
MasterBase® provides the ecosystem, platform, resources, and context necessary for a Flex Partner Factory’s specialized capabilities to be integrated into projects and solutions.
Is there a fee to register as a Flex Partner Factory?
There is no cost to register as a Flex Partner. To participate as a Flex Partner Factory, you must have the specialized capabilities you offer and develop the necessary MasterBase® expertise to deliver compatible components.
