Getting the most from your quoting software

Even a modern quoting software package is no guarantee that all job estimates will be done consistently and correctly. But tips, such as investigating the software's full capabilities and establishing master templates, can help the software meet those high expectations.

View the full article on "The Fabricator" on-line magazine and learn how to Get the most from you quoting software.

For a portion of my 40-year manufacturing career, I was an estimator under duress, needing to quote parts or assemblies in a short amount of time or with limited information.

- By Gene Barsaleau, Director of Engineering Services, MTI Systems, Inc.