DriveWorks News & Insight

Welcome to the first edition of the DriveWorks monthly LinkedIn newsletter.

Each month we will provide an update on the latest DriveWorks news, events and insights.

In this month's newsletter you can learn more about:

• DriveWorks at 3DEXPERIENCE? World 2024
• DriveWorks World 2024
• DriveWorks latest CPQ insight
• DriveWorks News

3DEXPERIENCE? World 2024

3DEXPERIENCE ? World 2024 is taking place in Dallas, TX, February 11 – 14, 2024.

It?brings together a vibrant community of engineers, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and industry leaders to learn, engage, share knowledge, and drive innovation.

It will be our 23rd year attending and our planning for the event is already well underway. We’re a Silver Sponsor and will be exhibiting, presenting, learning and networking.

We’ll have a team of DriveWorks experts available at our exhibition stand - #1024 in Exhibition Hall C - which will once again be a hub of innovation for the future of design automation, 3D product configurator and CPQ solutions.

We will showcase the latest version of our software and talk about all things Design Automation,?CPQ for Manufacturing?and?Digital Transformation.

Come and find us during the meetups and social activities too!

DriveWorks World 2024

DriveWorks World is a value-added event, hosted by DriveWorks experts. It’s free for DriveWorks Customers with Active Subscription, Resellers and Partners to attend.

Register now to secure your place and we’ll keep you updated as we confirm more details.

Once you’ve registered, you’ll also have the option to register your interest in presenting at DriveWorks World 2024. Sharing stories on how DriveWorks is used or highlighting a particular area of technology is an important part of the knowledge sharing at DriveWorks World and we would love to hear from you.

CPQ FAQ – Discover The World of Configure, Price, Quote

Thanks to the impact of digital transformation, many businesses, from SMEs to multinationals are now leveraging advanced technologies to create highly configurable products.

At the same time, there is a huge demand for customized products that are tailored to specific requirements and delivered via a quick and frictionless customer buying experience.

CPQ (Configure, Price, and Quote) software enables businesses to automate and optimize the sales and quoting processes. It helps companies to configure complex products, determine accurate pricing, and generate quotes quickly and efficiently.

The benefits of CPQ for businesses include:

Streamlining and Simplifying the Sales Processes: CPQ refines and automates key aspects of the sales process. It enables organizations to effortlessly configure intricate product specifications, determine correct pricing, and quickly generate accurate quotes.

Increasing Efficiency of Sales Teams: CPQ software makes it easier for sales teams to create quotes and proposals, reducing the time spent on monotonous tasks and minimizing errors. This increased efficiency not only saves time but also enables sales teams to be more productive, as they can focus on selling more products.

Improving the Customer Experience: CPQ helps organizations respond to customer inquiries and generate customized quotes more rapidly. This speed is crucial in today's fast-paced business environment, where customers expect quick responses and personalized solutions.

Cost Reduction: CPQ software, by automating and optimizing the pricing and quoting process, can help businesses save money by reducing the time and resources required for these tasks.

In our latest article, The Ultimate CPQ FAQ Guide , we answer your CPQ questions and provide insights on the key features and benefits of CPQ solutions.

DriveWorks Drivers – Connecting DriveWorks Users Since 2020

DriveWorks Drivers is a quarterly virtual networking and knowledge-sharing initiative.

It’s designed to bring together DriveWorks users from any industry, anywhere in the world.

Whether you’re a DriveWorks Solo or DriveWorks Pro user with an active subscription or an authorized Applications Engineer from a DriveWorks Reseller, these meetings are tailor-made for you. They are run virtually so that you can connect with users from anywhere in the world, right from your own workspace.

Since we began hosting DriveWorks Drivers in 2020, we have really seen the value of getting together quarterly to?share knowledge from our own team?as well as?talk to DriveWorks users from all kinds of industries who are using DriveWorks software.

Watch our video to see some DriveWorks Drivers highlights from the last 3 years, and learn what you can expect at DriveWorks Drivers meetings.

Our next DriveWorks Drivers meeting will be on 14th March 2024. Save the date and keep a look out for news on how to register.

DriveWorks Festive Fun!

On 8th December we all enjoyed a wonderfully festive DriveWorks Team December Day filled with lots of fun activities, a festive lunch at our local pub and festive evening drinks (and some dancing!).

And it wouldn't be Christmas at DriveWorks without our annual Secret Santa. And how better to set up and run a company-wide Secret Santa than using DriveWorks software?

We built a Secret Santa project where everyone was assigned a gift recipient to buy for. The project even included helpful information on each gift recipient's likes and dislikes to help Secret Santa with their shopping!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2024