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  • For this blog, I wanted to share a couple of opportunities for you to register and learn more.  Starting in July we have a webinar series focused on improving sales. Each webinar is 30 minutes, so it is easy to fit into your schedule. In September we have our CPQ Connect. This is a customer and not yet a customer event. The 2-day event is a great way to get an education and interact with other customers. The entire Infor CPQ team attends so access to services, support and de...
    June 13th, 2025
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • Imagine a sales process where quotes are generated in minutes—not hours—and every proposal is accurate, professional, and ready to win. In this webinar, discover how Infor CPQ and Enterprise Quoting can revolutionize your sales operations. We’ll explore how eliminating manual tools like Excel and embracing automation can dramatically accelerate quoting, boost win rates, and drive significant revenue growth. Improve Sales webinar series - register for all of them:
    May 29th, 2025
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • Firstly, let me apologize for the gap in my blog posts—it’s been a busy period, full of CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) activity. But in a way, this pause reflects something positive: the growing momentum and excitement around the capabilities of CPQ, particularly the powerful functionalities of Infor CPQ. One standout feature I've been working with lately is the ability to use a single configuration engine across all channels of your business. This is a game-changer for enterpr...
    April 29th, 2025
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • Unlock a 70% Productivity Boost with Infor CPQ Imagine increasing your productivity by 70% in 2025. Our customers have achieved this with Infor CPQ, as highlighted in a case study by Nucleus Research. The Challenge: Before implementing Infor’s visual configurations, our client faced bottlenecks in their quoting process due to reliance on manual CAD projects. Their specialized team of sales engineers couldn't keep up with the growing volume of quotes. The Solution: ...
    February 18th, 2025
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • Welcome to 2025, the year of possibilities! In this blog, I'll be sharing valuable insights and stories that you can pass along to your sales, marketing, operations, sales engineers, and other teams. As we kick off the new year, everyone is focused on exceeding their plans and tackling bigger quotas. Let me share an inspiring story to get you started. Great Plains managed to increase their sales volume by 5X without hiring any additional resources. Imagine what your team...
    February 4th, 2025
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • Customers have shared over 100 value statements about Infor CPQ. As an early Christmas gift, I've selected just 10 for you: Time Saving Seamless Orders Quick to Market Easy to Buy From Margin/Cost Analysis Dealer Quoting Anonymous Users Not Hiring Complete Integration Eliminate Excel Make 2025 the year your business achieves its ROI goals. Let's discuss how Infor CPQ can bring value to your team. Contact Deb Lopez at deb.lopez@infor.com.
    December 16th, 2024
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • To become a 2025 Hero, consider enhancing your Quote to Order to Fulfillment process. This involves key areas such as sales, engineering, manufacturing, and IT. I would look forward to speaking to you about using Infor CPQ to reduce costs, increase sales and differentiate your brand. Digital Transformation: Focus on automating, simplifying, and reducing reliance on resources. Leadership constantly seeks to streamline operations to reduce costs and boost revenue. Your business has only ...
    December 10th, 2024
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • If you ask your sellers “What would make your life easier” they would probably say automate my quoting, so it is correct, complete and sent in a few minutes. That gives me the opportunity to sell more! Infor CPQ provides a solution called Enterprise Quoting (EQ) for internal and external sellers. EQ can be used from a laptop, tablet or Mobile phone any where any time empowering your sellers to quote efficiently and effectively. If your product is one that your customers would lik...
    December 3rd, 2024
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • As 2025 approaches, consider optimizing your quoting process to boost revenue and cut costs. Reflect on these questions: Would you explore producing twice as many quotes without additional resources? Would you consider improving your quoting time by 50%? Would you empower your sales team to generate complete quotes independently? If you answered yes to any of these, let's connect. Contact Deb at deb.lopez@infor.com.
    November 26th, 2024
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • As we gear up for the new year, it is time to think big about 2025 initiatives. Digital transformation is likely already on the agenda, and there’s no faster, simpler way to bring it to life than with Infor CPQ. Our powerful platform can redefine visual engagement, elevating your business to new digital heights. Did you know that we process images 60,000 times faster than text? See below the significance of Digital in the business. Here are several ways to enhance visual engagem...
    November 20th, 2024
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • Infor CPQ has been licensed to achieve simple Front-End selling capabilities along with the Back-End necessary functionality. You will see with the base bundle you have everything you need to get started and then there are optional add-on capabilities that help drive ROI and grow your business. Infor CPQ Solution Suite Included in the Foundation will the tools for Administration If you are currently running Infor CPQ on-premise we offer a Migration Advisor program. Download our...
    November 9th, 2024
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • Hello, Let’s make connecting simple. Just email deb.lopez@infor.com to schedule a meeting. Below, I’ve highlighted 9 of Infor CPQ’s key capabilities. As you review them, consider if there are areas in your business that don’t always run as smoothly as they should. Let’s discuss how we can help improve those processes. This is just a few to highlight, these are some of the most commonly adopted capabilities - BUT every customer is unique and has thier own c...
    October 22nd, 2024
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • Call Deb! If we did not get to connect during inPower give me a call. Thank you to all the customers that attended our sessions and took our CPQ survey. If you missed take it now! 10 simple questions to get our discussion started. Look for the Infor CPQ blog to get started again. Please Submit your questions so we can start collaborating 😊 deb.lopez@infor.com
    October 1st, 2024
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • Learn how Infor CPQ has delivered results like the ones below Reduce labor costs by 45%. 10x faster quote generation 40% increase in quote volume 90% reduction in quote errors. Deliver a 5-8x ROI And there are more …. Stop by Infor CPQ in the Expo area at inPower 2024. Submit your survey for chance to win 1 of 5 possible JBL Clip Speaker. Reach out to set up discussion:   Deb Lopez, Product Specialist ...
    September 17th, 2024
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • 10 reasons to stop by Infor CPQ expo area during inPower 2024! Meet the CPQ team Shelley Horn, Director Industry Strategy Deb Lopez, Product Specialist Ask your questions / Tell us your stories Find out when the CPQ sessions are happening Connect with other CPQ customers Pick up our “What’s happening with CPQ” Flyer Pick your “I Love CPQ” Button Watch our CPQ Mini Demo’s Get a sticker for y...
    September 10th, 2024
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • Infor CPQ is for everyone. Learn how Infor CPQ supports the Enterprise from Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, Finance, Customer Service, Sales and even Marketing.   CPQ - Ask the Experts – Estimating, Quoting, Selling, Ordering – Where, When, How 9/25/24               2:15 - 3:00 PM Room: Woodland B Presenters: Deb Lopez - Infor Tags: CPQ Ask the Experts: Estimating, Quoting,...
    September 3rd, 2024
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • Don't miss out on the action at inPower 2024! Be sure to swing by the Infor CPQ Expo area—we’ve got plenty in store for you: Meet the CPQ experts – Connect with the team behind the magic. Get your questions answered – We're here to help! Grab our “What’s Happening with CPQ” flyer – Stay informed on the latest updates. Pick up your exclusive “I Love CPQ” button – Show off your CPQ pride! Watch our CPQ Mini...
    August 28th, 2024
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • Are you attending inPower 2024 September 23rd – 26th Infor CPQ will be actively participating in the event, and I would appreciate the opportunity to connect with you in person. There are two or three Infor CPQ sessions scheduled—please see the details below. I look forward to the chance to discuss how we can collaborate further. Visit the Infor Expo area and take a moment to scan our QR code to complete a brief survey. By participating, you'll be entered into a drawin...
    August 21st, 2024
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • On April 9th, we launched the “ShoutOutLoud” blog for Infor CPQ to foster discussion and encourage questions. While we've received a few inquiries, we believe there's much more to explore and discuss. We appreciate those who have engaged so far. Below is a summary of the blogs published to date. We will continue to post regularly, but I wanted to take a moment to review and give you the chance to catch up. Each blog is a quick 2-3 minute read and showcases how Infor CPQ ca...
    July 23rd, 2024
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • How does Infor CPQ unleash power for Marketing. Please share this blog with your marketing co-colleagues! Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) software plays a crucial role in supporting marketing in today's fast-paced business environment. Here’s how CPQ supports marketing efforts: Enhanced Customer Experience: Personalization: CPQ allows for the customization of products and services to meet the specific needs of customers, improving the customer experience. Speed: With...
    July 16th, 2024
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • This blog focuses on external sales, such as dealers and distributors, and how Infor CPQ empowers them. External sales are as crucial as internal sales for business success. Typically, dealers or distributors rely on emails and phone calls to obtain quotes. They need a system that allows them to quickly create accurate and complete quotes for their customers, increasing their win rate and boosting your organization's revenue. Infor CPQ offers essential features for external sellers, inclu...
    June 27th, 2024
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • How does Infor CPQ empower your internal sales team? Sales are the lifeblood of any business, driving revenue and growth. Each year, your sales team is tasked with increasing sales and achieving higher margins. What tools are they using to meet these demands—Excel, homegrown solutions, or something else? With Infor CPQ, they gain a powerful tool designed to help them exceed these expectations efficiently and effectively. Quick question - are your sellers using a CRM solution? If ...
    June 11th, 2024
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • This blog is focused on Customer Service. How does Infor CPQ unleash power for Customer Service. Customer Service has a challenging job and a lot of pressure. Customers call them and expect the right answers quickly. Sales lean on them often for their knowledge. Let’s be honest, Customer Service many times is the nucleus of the customer experience for the business. Customer Service teams would have access to Enterprise Quoting to build quotes quickly, accurately and completely. Imag...
    May 29th, 2024
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • For our second blog we will be talking about - Infor CPQ unleashing power for Engineering. ShoutOutLoud! How does Infor CPQ unleash power for Engineering? First, I will ask you a few questions: How much time are your engineers spending on engineering vs time spent supporting sales? Do your products require a 2D or 3D image in your sales cycle? Almost every customer I have spoken with has some engineering requirement for sales to get the quote ready to send to the customer....
    May 8th, 2024
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • Unlock the Power of Infor CPQ—Your Competitive Advantage Starts Here Register now Don't miss the opportunity to master one of the most effective tools for streamlining and scaling your configuration, pricing, and quoting processes. Whether you're navigating complex product catalogs, accelerating sales cycles, or driving margin growth—Infor CPQ has the intelligence and flexibility to take your business to the next level. Why Attend? Stay Ahead of the Curve: Lear...
    January 1st, 1970
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • Fast quotes. Smart deals. Built for industrial manufacturing. Streamline operations, elevate efficiency, and accelerate revenue—your transformation starts here. REGISTER HERE Improve Sales 50% Webinar Series—Register for All Sessions! July 10 - Improve Sales 50% – The Possibilities - COMPLETED August 21 - Improve Sales 50% – Let's Validate September 4 - Improve Sales 50% - How to October 16 - Improve Sales 50% – Let's Go This is your c...
    January 1st, 1970
    Author: Deb Lopez
  • Today’s blog spotlights a valuable post in the Infor CPQ Group. If you’re not already a member,  JOIN HERE to gain access. Inside the group, you’ll find a quick 5-minute video showcasing how Infor Enterprise Quoting (EQ) seamlessly submits orders to Infor XA, including BOMs and Routings. This end-to-end automation helps kick off the manufacturing process without manual handoffs—turning quotes into production-ready orders instantly. Ready to simplify your entire...
    December 31st, 1969
    Author: Deb Lopez

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