Cincom Systems has announced that its Cincom Socrates version 8.3 has added deeper integration with SAP solutions. Cincom Socrates is a knowledge-based modeling system that supports SAP solutions. It includes guided-selling, product-configuration, and proposal-management capabilities for configure-to-order and engineer-to-order manufacturers.

"Cincom's additional business connectors (APIs) have been designed to address some very specific needs for complex manufacturers," said Ken Noll, SAP Practice Manager for Cincom. "Complex sales proposals often evolve as knowledge is gained in the sales process. By maintaining a connection to the company's investment in SAP solutions, Cincom helps companies guarantee they are building customer solutions based on proven company capabilities."