75% of contract processes are not automated, with reps manually quoting from spreadsheets, and waiting for engineering drawings
70% of sales rep time is spent on administrative tasks, getting a deal proposed, sold, and sent for manufacturing
61% of employees typically access four or more systems to get the information they need to do their jobs
The new era of digital transformation in manufacturing is here. The 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is accelerating growth in the manufacturing industry, marked by intelligence and connectivity. Companies are transforming themselves by bringing in these new technologies to connect with their customers in new ways.
Epicor CPQ is the best solution for manufacturers’ sales teams, distributors, and customers to configure, price, and quote complex products. With visual and guided selling, your sales reps can generate 99% more quotes and boost sales conversions by as much as 40%.
Say goodbye to sales spreadsheets and disconnected processes! Your pricing and product configuration rules are easily set up and maintained with our CPQ rules engine, Epicor CPQ Snap, allowing your users to accurately configure and quote complex products by themselves. This eliminates reliance on engineering and more experience sellers, allowing anyone to configure their product with confidence.
Your customers can purchase your products from anywhere now – configuring their ideal product on your website, with a sales rep, or in-store.
Epicor CPQ provides a guided experience that dynamically updates the pricing and visual representations of the product as options change. We can help to complete the transaction by integrating quotes and orders with your preferred ERP, CRM, or eCommerce platforms.
CAD drawings, BOMs, cut sheets, and other documents can all be generated automatically based on the product configuration, ensuring a seamless transition from sales to manufacturing.
Once the product is configured, Epicor CPQ can auto-generated your sales drawings, CAD files, Bill of Materials, assembly instructions, and other important documents that support your manufacturing processes. Production errors and customer satisfaction issues will plummet as a result of your new, controlled ordering process that assures timeliness and accuracy.
Sales can now auto-generate their own CAD drawings for customer quotes, instead of requiring pre-sales support from the engineering teams. Epicor CPQ also generates actual CAD file outputs from configured products, to allow for further customization or verification by Engineering. Use your preferred CAD programs, like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and PTC Creo.
Unify Manufacturing and Sales Using CPQ Technology
This buyer’s guide was put together specifically to help manufacturers define the base set of requirements to succeed with Epicor CPQ, and identify the ‘features to look for’ in best-in-class Epicor CPQ solutions. The guide provides a clear vision for manufacturers looking to digitally transform their organization with Epicor CPQ, and flourish in an ever-growing and highly competitive market that is demanding this new buying model.
Get the Buyer's guide