If you run a machine shop, you already know time is tight, staff is stretched, and the idea of introducing new software might sound more stressful than strategic. At Costimator®, we’ve heard it all “We don’t have time,” “Our team isn’t tech-savvy,” “We tried software before, and it didn’t stick.” MTI Systems provides The Costimator® Commitment: with real people, real help and real results.
We get it. And we’ve built our implementation process for you – the shop that’s busy, resource-strapped, and still wants to quote faster, smarter, and more consistently.
Here’s how we help you overcome the biggest barriers to rolling out new cost estimating software.
1. You don’t need a software guru, we help you find your internal champion.
One of the biggest roadblocks shops face is figuring out who will lead the rollout. Everyone’s already wearing too many hats. That’s where we come in. We help identify the right internal champion, someone who knows your shop, has influence, and can lead the charge with our full support behind them. You don’t need someone with extra hours or IT skills. You just need someone willing to learn and communicate and we’ll handle the rest.
2. We work around your shop’s schedule, not the other way around.
Implementation shouldn’t shut down production or take over your life. We structure the rollout around your workflow and availability. Whether you want to start with one estimator or test the system on a single part, we build a phased plan that lets you ramp up at your own pace. No “all-at-once” pressure. Just progress.
3. You’ll never be left to figure it out alone.
When you say yes to Costimator®, you get more than software you get a partner. Every customer is assigned a dedicated application engineer who learns your process, configures your system with your data, and walks with you from install to go-live (and beyond). We don’t believe in dumping software and disappearing. That’s just not how we do business.
4. We train your team using your parts.
Generic training doesn’t stick. That’s why our onboarding is built around real jobs from your shop, not canned examples. We show your team how to quote your parts using your workflow. That way, training doesn’t feel like theory, it feels like progress.
5. We help you get buy-in across departments.
Worried your estimators, engineers, or ops team won’t be on board? We help you make the case. We provide the talking points, data, and support to show how Costimator® can save time, improve accuracy, and even help win more business. Because when everyone’s aligned, everything works better.
6. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all system.
Costimator® is built for the realities of job shops and manufacturers. We take the time to understand how your operation runs, then configure the system around it. Your workflows. Your data. Your goals. It’s not just flexible, it’s built to fit.
7. Our support doesn’t stop at go-live.
Once your team is up and running, we don’t disappear. Our support team is staffed with real engineers who understand manufacturing not just someone reading from a script. And with our ongoing service plan, you’ll get updates, expert help, and the latest features to keep your shop competitive.
Cost estimating software can feel like a big step, but it doesn’t have to be a heavy lift. When you work with Costimator®, you get a clear plan, a real partner, and the confidence to move forward.
We’ve helped hundreds of shops just like yours go from “not sure we’re ready” to quoting smarter, faster, and more consistently. Ready to see what that looks like? Let’s talk.
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