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…
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.…
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…
When you’re running a custom machine shop, fabrication company, or on-demand manufacturing service, one thing’s certain: flat-rate pricing just doesn’t cut it anymore. Some jobs are quick and straightforward. Others? Not so much. If your quoting process doesn’t reflect the…