Estimating for Manufactured Products

Precise Manufacturing Estimating with Aquilon’s Estimating Module

In manufacturing, innovation often demands stepping beyond the boundaries of established products. Aquilon’s Estimating Module stands ready to assist manufacturers in creating, quoting, and building novel products that have not yet graced the assembly line.

Empowering Custom Creations

Aquilon’s Estimating Module is your companion in crafting unique and prototype products from the ground up. Embracing a blank canvas, you can intricately map out the materials and operations required for these bespoke creations. Whether fashioning a prototype or an entirely new offering, this module can bring your imaginative concepts to life.

Streamlining the Process

The Estimating Module provides various avenues for efficiency:

1. Repurposing Existing Designs: You can draw inspiration from existing products, copying elements from the Product Definition Module and tailoring them to suit the new creation.
2. Detailing with Depth: Elevate your estimates by incorporating detailed notes, reusable annotations, and visual aids like images and drawings. Your customers gain a comprehensive understanding of the envisioned product.
3. Cost Calculation and Optimization: The module enables meticulous cost calculation. You can utilize prevailing system costs or input anticipated costs. Adding markup and profit margin ensures your quoted price aligns with your business goals.
4. Personalized Quotations: Customizing quotation forms is relatively simple, allowing you to align them with your business ethos and professional standards.

Integration for Seamless Progression

Upon receiving acceptance for your quoted price, the module empowers you to transition from estimate to execution seamlessly:

1. Swift Transformation: Effortlessly generate sales and work orders (jobs) based on your estimates. Real-time updates ensure that the supply-demand equilibrium of components and labor remains accurate.
2. Potential for Standardization: Should a custom creation evolve into a standard product, the module facilitates the creation of a new standard item within the Product Definition Module, streamlining future endeavors.

Conclusion

Aquilon’s Estimating Module emerges as an invaluable asset in custom manufacturing. From envisioning new products to detailed quoting and seamless transition to execution, this module empowers manufacturers to unleash innovation with precision and efficiency. In the dynamic landscape of product development, the Estimating Module is an indispensable companion for realizing imaginative creations while adhering to sound business practices.