Configure Price Quote (CPQ)
A software system used in sales processes to configure valid product combinations, calculate pricing, and generate quotes — typically consuming the option logic and structure of the Modular BOM to ensure that only valid configurations are presented to customers.
Why it matters
CPQ is the operational consumer of the Modular BOM in the order-to-delivery process. PLM maintains the product structure and option rules; CPQ applies them to create valid configured orders. The integration between PLM and CPQ is critical: option rules maintained in PLM must synchronize to CPQ to prevent invalid configurations from reaching manufacturing.
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Finocchiaro, Michael. “Configure Price Quote (CPQ).” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/configure-price-quote-cpq