{"id":4842,"date":"2016-11-29T09:08:28","date_gmt":"2016-11-29T09:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4842"},"modified":"2016-11-29T16:52:37","modified_gmt":"2016-11-29T16:52:37","slug":"cpq-for-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/2016\/11\/cpq-for-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"CPQ for Manufacturing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Meet the increasing demand for custom, bespoke and personalised products to gain a competitive edge. Generate quotes in record time, reduce the cost of custom designs and show off your configurable products in 3D, all with DriveWorks CPQ.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><strong>Online 3D CPQ for Manufacturing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>DriveWorks configurator software is the ultimate choice in 3D CPQ for manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p>DriveWorks software is optimised for sales and engineering teams and has been rigorously tested and endorsed by real manufacturing companies, as well as by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/our-story\/\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft and SOLIDWORKS as Gold Partners<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The ability to configure, price and quote easily has become essential for manufacturing companies of all sizes, in all industries. Customised products are becoming the norm. Transform the way you do business by closing the gap between initial sales inquiry and manufactured product with DriveWorks CPQ for manufacturing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Any-Device-Anwywhere.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Any-Device-Anwywhere.png 270w, http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Any-Device-Anwywhere-200x200.png 200w, http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Any-Device-Anwywhere-80x80.png 80w\" alt=\"any-device-anwywhere\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3><strong>Any Device. Anywhere.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Break free from the constraints of conventional configurators. DriveWorks configurators look and work great on any device, allowing you and your customers to configure custom designs anywhere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Easy-Set-Up-Use.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Easy-Set-Up-Use.png 270w, http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Easy-Set-Up-Use-200x200.png 200w, http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Easy-Set-Up-Use-80x80.png 80w\" alt=\"easy-set-up-use\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3><strong>Easy to Set Up.<br \/>\nEasy to Use.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>DriveWorks configurators are easy to set up with no programming skills or consultants required. Empower your sales teams, distributors and customers to configure complex custom designs quickly and easily.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Impress-Sell.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Impress-Sell.png 270w, http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Impress-Sell-200x200.png 200w, http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Impress-Sell-80x80.png 80w\" alt=\"impress-sell\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3><strong>Impress More.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Sell More.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Impress your customers from the start with an easy to use configurator and quick, accurate quotes and responses. Respond quicker and better than your competitors and win more orders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Quality-Reputation.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Quality-Reputation.png 270w, http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Quality-Reputation-200x200.png 200w, http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Quality-Reputation-80x80.png 80w\" alt=\"quality-reputation\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3><strong>Better Quality.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Better Reputation.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Providing more than just CPQ, DriveWorks product configurators are based on rules, calculations and logic, improving the quality of outputs, reducing costly errors and strengthening your reputation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/3D.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/3D.png 170w, http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/3D-80x80.png 80w\" alt=\"3d\" width=\"170\" height=\"170\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3><strong>Immersive 3D<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Let your customers see their custom products in impressive 3D and view the effects of their design changes immediately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Documents.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Documents.png 170w, http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Documents-80x80.png 80w\" alt=\"documents\" width=\"170\" height=\"170\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3><strong>Compelling Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Automatically send eye catching branded documents that are personalised to each customer and order.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Templates.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Templates.png 170w, http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Templates-80x80.png 80w\" alt=\"templates\" width=\"170\" height=\"170\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3><strong>Simple Templates<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Get started really quickly by customising our Sales Configurator and Catalogue templates with our intuitive Form Designer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Links.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Links.png 170w, http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Links-80x80.png 80w\" alt=\"links\" width=\"170\" height=\"170\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3><strong>Seamless Links<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>An easy to use workflow provides seamless links between teams as well as company systems such as CRM, ERP and CAD.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Automation.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Automation.png 170w, http:\/\/www.driveworks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Automation-80x80.png 80w\" alt=\"automation\" width=\"170\" height=\"170\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3><strong>Time Saving Automation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Reduce repetitive tasks by automating customer responses and repetitive engineering tasks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div 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