{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Merkato CPQ: Fast Time-to-Value for Manufacturers (with Marc de Mey)","description":" Host Frank Sohn welcomes Marc de Mey of Merkato Group\u2014the team behind Merkato CPQ and brands Quootz, CPQ Belgium, Sell It Easy, CPQing Solutions, and DOK.legal. Marc shares his path from aircraft mechanics to CPQ leadership and explains how Merkato\u2019s low-code\/no-code, API-first, headless architecture helps manufacturers move from complex requirements to accurate quotes fast. We compare hands-off vs. hands-on implementation models across the group, and why an external ecosystem of Merkato experts accelerates adoption. You\u2019ll hear practical integration patterns with Salesforce, SAP, Epicor, Infor, Odoo, Zoho and CAD tools like PTC Creo and Solidworks. We also cover three buying drivers\u2014capturing hard product knowledge, creating a single source of truth that eliminates double entry, and delivering modern visualization. Best for manufacturers, OEMs, distributors, and EPCs (50\u20131000 employees), primarily in Europe but with global reach. \ud83d\udd17 Learn more about Merkato Group  https:\/\/www.merkatogroup.com\/en\/  \ud83d\udcec Contact Marc on LinkedIn https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mdemey\/      ","author_name":"CPQ Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.novuscpq.com","html":"