Every shop has that one estimator who remembers the logic behind every quote. Why this part cost $86.Why that one needed extra setup time.Why a thin wall or deep hole always meant a call before quoting. Now imagine teaching all…
If you hired a new estimator tomorrow, how would you train them? You’d give them real parts, real prices, and walk them through how you actually quote in your shop — not just the theory. Now imagine doing the same…
If you’re still managing quotes and orders through emails, spreadsheets, and memory — you’re not in control. You’re just reacting. And for machine shops, fabrication businesses, or on-demand manufacturers, this kind of workflow slows you down, creates errors, and limits…
Let’s be honest — being a small or mid-sized manufacturer isn’t easy. You’re quoting fast, running lean, and juggling everything from sales to production planning. Meanwhile, larger players in your space have entire teams, systems, and software stacks to handle…
Net-30. Net-15. Net-60.For many manufacturing companies, these terms are set once — and applied to everyone. But in real life? Every customer is different. Some pay fast. Some negotiate long cycles. Some are worth the flexibility — and others aren’t.…
You quoted the part. The customer placed the order. Seems like everything went smoothly — until production flags a problem. Now you’re sending awkward emails about design changes, delays, or extra costs. Nobody likes that moment — and it’s avoidable.…
Getting a new customer is hard. Keeping them? Even harder — especially in manufacturing, where most communication is transactional and every job feels like a fresh start. But what if your quoting process could do more than just send a…
Fast quoting wins jobs — that’s no secret.But in custom manufacturing, speed alone isn’t everything. For CNC shops, fabrication companies, and on-demand manufacturers, quoting automation saves hours every week. But no matter how smart your system is, there will always…
If you’re still relying on spreadsheets for quoting, you’re not alone. Many fabrication shops, machine shops, and custom manufacturers use Excel or Google Sheets as their go-to cost calculator. But in today’s fast-paced world of on-demand manufacturing, that approach creates…
Every manufacturing shop reaches a point where growth hits a wall — and more often than not, it’s not because of machines or materials, but because of process chaos. Scattered files, inconsistent pricing logic, and tribal knowledge buried in one…