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Improving Speed-to-Market in Medtech Sales: How Quoting Automation Transformed a Manufacturer’s Operations

Improving Speed-to-Market in Medtech Sales: How Quoting Automation Transformed a Manufacturer’s Operations

Conf Industries, an Italian manufacturer of customizable hospital logistics equipment, saw a clear opportunity. Sales were strong, and demand for customized products was growing, but quoting was hindering speed-to-market. Each custom request triggered engineering reviews, manual BOM creation, and back-and-forth with sales. A simple caster swap could delay an order by days.

The New Rules of Pricing Strategy in Complex B2B Manufacturing

The New Rules of Pricing Strategy in Complex B2B Manufacturing

Rising costs are forcing manufacturers to make tougher decisions about how they price. Materials, energy, and labor expenses continue to climb, with limited room to pass those increases on. And when pricing execution breaks down, it puts deals and margins at risk.

How Manufacturers Are Using AI to Drive Transformation: Insights from Over 200 Companies

How Manufacturers Are Using AI to Drive Transformation: Insights from Over 200 Companies

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a major pillar in the rise of smart manufacturing or Industry 4.0, including its use in digital twins and intelligent robotics on the production floor.

6 Manufacturing Trends in 2025 to Watch

6 Manufacturing Trends in 2025 to Watch

Tacton's 2025 State of Manufacturing survey reveals six industry trends in strategic initiatives, digital transformation, AI and more.

The OEM’s Guide to Dealer Sales Enablement with Tacton

The OEM’s Guide to Dealer Sales Enablement with Tacton

Learn how OEMs empower dealer sales teams with self-service quoting, product visualization, and aftermarket support with Tacton's CPQ.

9 Ways to Prevent Margin Erosion in Manufacturing Sales

9 Ways to Prevent Margin Erosion in Manufacturing Sales

Stop losing profit before production even begins. Learn how to protect profit margins with a smarter quoting process.

What Is CPQ Guided Selling? Benefits, Examples & Trends to Watch

What Is CPQ Guided Selling? Benefits, Examples & Trends to Watch

Learn how guided selling in CPQ simplifies complex sales, enhances customer engagement, and boosts efficiency for manufacturers.

Optimizing the Quote-to-Cash Process with CPQ

Optimizing the Quote-to-Cash Process with CPQ

Learn how CPQ software streamlines the quote-to-cash process by improving configuration, pricing, quoting, and cross-system integration.

CPQ and CLM Integration for Automating Quote-to-Contract

CPQ and CLM Integration for Automating Quote-to-Contract

Reduce delays, improve compliance, and accelerate deal cycles with automated quote-to-contract workflows by integrating CPQ and CLM.

4 Ways Manufacturers Can Maximize Revenue Across the Customer Lifecycle

4 Ways Manufacturers Can Maximize Revenue Across the Customer Lifecycle

Unlock hidden revenue across the customer lifecycle with strategies to engage buyers earlier, streamline sales, and optimize future growth.

How IT Can Turn Digital Transformation into a Growth Engine

How IT Can Turn Digital Transformation into a Growth Engine

How IT leaders can drive transformation success by partnering with go-to-market teams to align techn with business growth objectives.

Building a Data-Driven Upsell and Cross-sell Strategy with CPQ

Building a Data-Driven Upsell and Cross-sell Strategy with CPQ

CPQ enhances upsell and cross-sell strategies by leveraging real sales data, personalizing offers, and ensuring profitable incentives.

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