BigMachines, Inc. supplies product configuration and quoting software to companies that sell complex products. The company's software aims to streamline the inquiry-to-order process for companies with large sales teams or distributor/VAR networks.

The company was founded in 1999 by Godard Abel and Christopher Shutts. BigMachines, Inc. is headquartered in Deerfield, IL with a development office located in San Mateo, California as well as a European operations center located in Munich, Germany. BigMachines, Inc. currently serves customers in the Industrial, Hi-tech, Medical, and Software industries. The company's software is designed to integrate with existing ERP (Enterprise resource planning), CRM (Customer relationship management), and other business systems.

The company has received industry recognition for its application suite, including:

• Top 100 Supply Chain Solutions Providers (Supply and Demand Chain Executive, 2007, 2006, 2004)
• Top 40 Emerging Software Vendor (Manufacturing Business Technology, 2005)
• Technology Enabler (Start Magazine, 2003)

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