What's New in CQ? February 2025

General System Improvements

📌 Performance Boost for BOM, Purchase & BidCQ

We’ve made enhancements to improve the performance of BOM, Purchase, and BidCQ—optimizing both API and JavaScript handling for a smoother experience.

Why It's Great

Faster loading times and improved handling of large BOMs mean less waiting and more efficiency for you!

⏩ Optimized Action Menus for Faster Load Times

We’ve optimized database queries and UI performance for action menus, significantly reducing load times.

Why It's Great

Faster navigation and smoother interactions—especially when handling large datasets!

 


What's New in QuoteCQ? 

🧩 Smarter BOM Management for Multi-Level MPN Mapping

If MPNs aren’t mapped for all your levels, they’ll auto-populate using CPN or IPN values. Plus, bulk update/delete options are now available based on other column values.

Why It's Great

Spend less time on manual data entry and more time getting things done. Automated mappings = fewer errors!

💾 Excel Exports for Report Builder

You can now export Report Builder results directly into Excel. Yes!! You read that right!! 

Why It's Great

Share and analyze your data easily—straight from the system to your spreadsheet!

 

 

📄 Improved Report Downloads with Assembly ID

All reports downloaded from the assembly section will now include the Display AssemblyId if you have the ability to create your own IDs turned on. 

Why It's Great

Quickly identify your reports without the hassle of manual renaming. More clarity, less confusion!

⚡Faster Component Search & QuoteCQ Pricing

We’ve improved how QuoteCQ handles large BOM pricing requests by implementing chunked pricing, gRPC-based initiation (technical bits and pieces,) and smarter status updates.

Why It's Great

You can now process large BOMs more efficiently without running into system limitations, making quoting faster and more reliable.

✅ Review Tab: Select All Means All Now

We’ve upgraded the Select All feature in the Review Tab—click the top checkmark once, and every line item across all pages gets selected (not just the first page).

 

Why It’s Great

No more flipping through pages to select items one by one. Select everything in a single click for faster, smoother quoting!

🔄 PLAQuote OpenAPI Integration

Users can  now create PLA Quotes exclusively through OpenAPIs, reducing manual entry and improving process automation.

Why It's Great

A more streamlined workflow that reduces effort while maintaining data accuracy.

🚀 New API Enhancements for BOM Imports

Now, when importing BOMs from Datasource, the system will validate MPN, IPN, or CPN, ensuring at least one identifier is available.

Why It's Great

Improved accuracy and fewer errors when processing BOM data!


 

What's New BidCQ

👥 Better Team Collaboration on Bids

Users with view-only access can now request editing rights. If no response comes in 60 seconds, access switches automatically.

Why It's Great

No more bottlenecks! Teams can work together seamlessly without waiting for access.

🔍 No Bid? No Problem! Import it Anyway!

Easily mark and track no-bid lines with reasons in Bid Templates, and import with reasons. Quickly revert changes when needed

Why It's Great

Improved reporting, streamlined bid management, and fewer errors in your workflow.


 

What's New in ShopCQ?

🛠️ Flexible PO Export for ERP Compatibility

Users can now generate purchase order (PO) files in formats tailored to their ERP systems. With an intuitive interface for header mapping and one-click custom exports, integration with any ERP is a breeze.

Why It’s Great

Seamless ERP integration, streamlined operations, and time saved—PO exports have never been this easy!

🛒 Mouser Cart Enhancements

Users can now create carts with different packaging choices when using Mouser. The system will automatically map the correct packaging in your order requests.

Why It's Great

More flexibility in ordering, ensuring that your chosen packaging preferences are accurately passed along to Mouser.

📦 Automatic Shipment Validation for Mouser

Orders under $50 automatically switch to immediate shipping, with easy dropdown adjustments for valid schedule changes.

Why It's Great

Stay compliant with Mouser’s requirements—no extra work needed.

💾 Download All POs from Order Manager

Users can now download all Purchase Orders (POs) as a .csv file directly from Order Manager.

Why It's Great

Quick access to PO data in an easy-to-use format for reporting or further processing.

🔄 PO Navigation Improvements

We’ve made it easier to navigate between POs by allowing multiple selections and eliminating unnecessary clicks.

Why It's Great

A more intuitive way to work through your purchase orders without constant filtering!

📨 PO Delivery Transparency for CETEC

 A new 'Sent via' column shows if a PO was sent via API, PDF, or XLS. Plus, get reminders when POs aren’t sent.

Why It's Great:

Stay on top of your orders with clear visibility on PO delivery methods.