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Configure-to-order manufacturing has unique ERP requirements because product configuration sits directly between the sales and production processes. Unlike make-to-stock, make-to-order, or engineer-to-order environments, CTO manufacturers rely on configurators to translate customer requirements into products that can actually be manufactured. These configurators may be used internally by sales teams or exposed directly to customers, but the resulting configurations must ultimately flow into executable ERP processes, including bills of material, routings, pricing, costing, procurement, and production. Depending on the product complexity, configurations can range from relatively simple options and attributes to sophisticated, multi-layered product structures, making the integration between front-end configuration and back-end ERP execution critical.

In this episode, our host Sam Gupta discusses the top configure-to-order manufacturing ERP systems in 2026. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of these ERP systems. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each ERP system.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql3IkCx7QDo

Questions for Panelists?
🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/r-58239b22/

Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro Somm

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