Quote-to-order: A Newcomer Causes a Stir in the Market
by P.J. Jakovljevic
A crop of next-generation, Web-based, on-demand, startup quote-to-order systems providers has lately flourished, spearheaded by BigMachines, whereas some traditional vendors that once defined the product configuration… Read the Article…
Quote-to-order: New Ingredients in the Recipe for Success
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Quote-to-order (Q2O) systems can address the increasing demand for personalized and customized products. Complex product specification, quoting, and ordering processes—as well as the software applications catering to… Read the Article…
Quote-to-order Solutions and Key Performance Indicators
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Providers of complex products, systems, and services should view quote-to-order (Q2O) systems as enablers that can improve competitive advantage. At the same time, users should remember that Q2O solutions are not… Read the Article…
Quote-to-order: The Major Players in the Manufacturing Arena
by P.J. Jakovljevic
The latest generation of quote-to-order systems uses knowledge-based software to help reduce an organization’s dependence on its highly skilled experts. The ability to harness a company’s intellectual property and… Read the Article…
The Secret of One Vendor's Success in the Retail Supply Chain
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Using the service-oriented architecture concepts of reusability and standards-based interoperability, and based on extensive experience with legacy systems and packaged applications integration, Eqos can deliver… Read the Article…