{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-03/nucleus-research-manufacturing-cpq-leaders","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-03/nucleus-research-manufacturing-cpq-leaders.md","title":"Nucleus Research Names Five Manufacturing CPQ Leaders for 2026","headline":"Nucleus Research Puts Configit, Epicor and Tacton Among 2026 Manufacturing CPQ Leaders","description":"Nucleus Research ranked 17 vendors in its 2026 Manufacturing CPQ Value Matrix, naming Configit, Configure One, Epicor, Infor and Tacton as Leaders.","section":"Business","published_at":"2026-11-03T16:59:14+00:00","modified_at":"2026-11-03T16:59:14+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["Nucleus Research named Configit, Configure One, Epicor, Infor and Tacton as Leaders in its 2026 Manufacturing CPQ Technology Value Matrix.","Encoway, Oracle, SAP and Vendavo were placed in the Experts quadrant, while Conga, DriveWorks, Elfsquad and Experlogix were named Accelerators.","Cameron Marsh, a senior analyst at Nucleus Research, said automating technical validation and engineering documentation lowers the cost of processing complex orders."],"companies":[{"name":"Nucleus Research","is_primary":true,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0006df7/nucleus-research","website":"http://nucleusresearch.com"}],"source":{"publisher":"PR Newswire","title":"Nucleus Research Releases 2026 Manufacturing CPQ Technology Value Matrix","url":"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nucleus-research-releases-2026-manufacturing-cpq-technology-value-matrix-302928114.html"},"other_sources":[],"tags":["Business","Nucleus Research"],"body_markdown":"[Nucleus Research](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0006df7/nucleus-research) released its 2026 Manufacturing Configure, Price, Quote Technology Value Matrix on November 3, 2026, naming Configit, Configure One, Epicor, Infor and Tacton as Leaders. The Miami-based research firm published the rankings through [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nucleus-research-releases-2026-manufacturing-cpq-technology-value-matrix-302928114.html).\n\n## Inside the 2026 Manufacturing CPQ Matrix\n\nThe matrix evaluates CPQ software that manufacturers use to turn customizable product requirements into accurate, technically valid quotes. Nucleus said engineering automation, configuration management and manufacturing integration are the capabilities separating vendors this year.\n\nTighter links between CAD, PLM and ERP systems let the software generate bills of materials, technical drawings and production documentation automatically, according to the report. Nucleus also pointed to constraint management and interactive product visualization as the features extending self-service configuration into direct sales and distribution channels.\n\n\"Manufacturers realize greater returns from CPQ when configuration accuracy extends directly into engineering and production,\" said Cameron Marsh, Senior Analyst at Nucleus Research. \"Automating technical validation, engineering documentation, and downstream workflows reduces the cost of processing complex orders while helping organizations protect margins and improve operational efficiency.\"\n\nBeyond the Leaders, Nucleus placed Encoway, Oracle, SAP and Vendavo in its Experts quadrant, describing them as offering deep, specialized integration for complex and technical requirements. Conga, DriveWorks, Elfsquad and Experlogix were named Accelerators, a group Nucleus said focuses on usability and quick deployment. Camos, Cincom, SaleSqueeze and VividWorks made up the Core Providers.\n\n## Nucleus Research's Research Output\n\nNucleus Research is a privately held technology research firm founded in 2000 that uses a case-based ROI methodology to quantify the financial value of software deployments, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The firm has published more than 1,000 ROI case studies, and its ROI University has trained more than 100,000 sales and marketing professionals since 2000. Its free ROI Calculator for Technology Deployment has been downloaded more than 1 million times since its first release.\n\n## Earlier Value Matrix Releases\n\nNucleus Research released its 2026 Full-Suite Talent Acquisition Technology Value Matrix on October 20, 2026, naming Cegid, HiBob, Infor, Oracle and Paycor as Leaders, with Dayforce, Personio, SAP SuccessFactors and Workday as Experts, PR Newswire reported. On October 13, 2026, the firm published its 2026 Transportation Management System Technology Value Matrix, with Blue Yonder, E2open, Infios, Infor, Manhattan and Oracle among the Leaders, according to PR Newswire. Nucleus announced its Top 10 Technology Predictions for 2027 on October 20, 2026, focused on enterprise AI's shift toward measurable financial returns, PR Newswire reported.\n\nThe 2026 Manufacturing CPQ Technology Value Matrix is available for download from [Nucleus Research](http://nucleusresearch.com).\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}