The Revalize Smart Manufacturing Report is Here! Download Your Copy
The Revalize Smart Manufacturing Report is Here! Download Your Copy
Modern manufacturing is a moving target. From shifting customer demands to supply chain snags and tightening sustainability rules, today’s manufacturers have a lot to juggle. When the pressure builds, the right tools help keep operations steady without sacrificing accuracy.
According to the Smart Manufacturing 2025 report, 69% of manufacturers have increased their investment in Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) tools over the past year. Even more—91%—plan to adopt new software in the next 12 months.
CPQ software helps teams reduce quoting errors, shorten response times, and simplify how they sell complex products thanks to an advanced rules engine that handles complicated product logic without coding. With the right system in place, manufacturers can handle even the most complex configuration, pricing, and ordering—all from one cloud-based platform.
Manufacturing is becoming increasingly digital, not just in production, but across the entire sales cycle, with advances like 3D visualization. Our sample of business leaders expect real-time simulations (45%) and cloud computing (42%) to be the biggest drivers of industry change.
CPQ software sits right at the center of this shift, helping teams improve in these key areas that directly affect the bottom line:
While CPQ software can be a game-changer, implementing any new tool brings new challenges, such as training gaps, slow learning curves, and long setup times. That’s where Configure One Cloud stands out. The intuitive design makes it easier for teams to get up and running quickly, so productivity doesn’t stall. Sellers can ramp up quickly, engineers are freed up from constant quote verification, and the production floor only receives accurate quotes.
As more operations go digital, manufacturers face growing pressure to protect data and keep it accurate. By 2025, the largest skill gaps in the industry will be in cybersecurity and data analysis.
Additionally, 32% of organizations say they struggle to maintain data privacy and accuracy. This can slow down quoting, delay orders, and lead to costly mistakes on the shop floor.
Configure One Cloud helps close these gaps with built-in safeguards like regular vulnerability checks, disaster recovery systems, and real-time data sync. These tools help teams avoid manual errors and ensure that everyone works with the most up-to-date information.
When product specs, pricing, or customer requirements change, updates are applied across the system automatically. That means no more spreadsheets, no version confusion, and fewer chances for something to slip through the cracks.
Configure One Cloud uses a low-code platform to help admins set up product rules and workflows without relying heavily on IT. That means less time spent onboarding and fewer mistakes when building out configurations.
When repetitive tasks slow teams down, AI can step in. Intelligent recommendations support faster decision-making, more accurate quotes, and stronger profit margins. Today, 36% of manufacturers already use AI to guide product configurations and pricing, while 34% rely on analytics to better understand sales trends and customer behavior.
These tools don’t just speed things up; they give teams a clearer picture of what’s working and where to adjust. Predicting demand, spotting trends, and updating prices in real time helps manufacturers stay competitive in fast-moving markets.
Configure One Cloud makes it easy to keep quotes accurate and up to date, no matter how complex the product. Sales teams and customers benefit from smoother interactions and faster turnaround times. And because the platform is mobile-friendly and cloud-based, collaboration is easy whether teams are in the office, on the floor, or on the road. As the business grows, the software grows with it, driving scalability with tools they can trust without adding complexity.
Companies using Configure One Cloud see real improvements in sales and customer service. By improving the quoting process, businesses can respond quickly to inquiries and strengthen client relationships.
Automating key steps in the quoting process enables teams to respond to inquiries faster and with greater confidence. That speed helps build stronger relationships with customers who expect clear answers and quick turnarounds.
Configure One Cloud also cuts down on errors in product configuration and pricing, with 36% of organizations reporting fewer errors in product configuration and pricing. This accuracy reduces the back-and-forth, prevents delays, keeps projects moving forward, and builds customer trust.
With fewer manual tasks to slow things down, sales teams can focus on winning new business instead of fixing mistakes. That shift has a measurable impact with 35% of users reporting higher sales from faster deal cycles and better customer experiences.
The future of CPQ is AI-driven. By 2050, 37% of manufacturers expect AI-powered recommendations to drive industry growth.
Machine learning tools inside CPQ platforms help businesses make faster decisions, spot trends earlier, and adjust pricing or configurations in real time. These insights don’t just live in dashboards; they show up in better quotes, smarter forecasts, and more confident sales conversations.
Configure One Cloud is built for this future. It gives manufacturers the ability to automate complex builds, apply pricing rules instantly, and deliver accurate quotes without slowing down the process. Everyone from admins to sales reps to executives gets better visibility and better data to make informed decisions.
As digital adoption accelerates, the gap between outdated systems and modern platforms will only grow wider. Choosing the right CPQ solution today isn’t just about solving short-term issues but about setting your business up for long-term success.
Configure One Cloud helps manufacturers stay ahead without cutting corners, combining accuracy, speed, and simplicity in one flexible platform. Contact Revalize today and schedule a consultation to see what our CPQ solution can do for you.
