Estimating Software Guide

There are many different type of software estimating package for made to order manufacturing Made to order manufacturing includes any custom job shop type work including sheet metal, machining, wood working, stamping, press work, printing which all require customized quotes.   Quotes include both operation and bill of material.  Below you will find a checklist of items to look for while you are reviewing estimating software packages.   ERP solution providers should provide as a minimum the items shown below in order estimate most efficiently with the most accurate costing results.For more information please visit http://www.mie-solutions.comMIE Solutions provides a set of products from quoting and estimating through full ERP solutions with document managent.

RFQ's Manage Request For Quotes (RFQ's) Request For Quote History Request For Quote Workflow PDF, Email Quote Letters To Buyer Approval Workflow Process For Request For Quotes Quotes Multiple Quotes Per Item Master Exploded Bill Tree On Screen Multi-User Handles Millions Of Quotes Handles Assemblies with 100000 Items Compare Quotes Compare Quotes Combine Quotes To Create An Assembly Merging Of Common Setups During Assembly Calculations Multiple Quantity Quotes Handling Optimized Build Quantity Document Attachments Multiple Reports Operations Customized Operations Operation Formulas Operation Lookup Tables Unique Rates Per Operation Speed and Feed Tables Bill Of Material Raw Materials Handling Dimensional characteristics Blank Size Calculator Scrap Calculator Multiple Breakout Prices Hardware Items Outside Processing Items Miscellaneous Vendor Quotes Part Numbers and Descriptions > 64 Characters Unlimited Length Comments