Quoting is often seen as a necessary task – fast, repetitive, and under appreciated. But what if your quoting process could drive better margins, shorten sales cycles, and boost win rates? That’s exactly what the real ROI of should-cost estimating software delivers.
Hidden Costs of Manual Quoting
If you’re still using spreadsheets or quoting by feel, you’re exposing your business to risk. Manual quoting leads to:
- Inconsistent pricing between estimators
- Missed costs on complex parts
- Delays responding to RFQs
- Difficulty explaining or justifying prices to buyers
These issues don’t just impact your estimating team they affect your entire business. Lost bids, lost trust, and lost profit margins.
Why Real ROI of Should-Cost Estimating Software Changes the Game
Implementing should-cost software like Costimator gives you access to detailed cost models and accurate time standards. It reduces estimating variability, improves quote turnaround time, and ensures your pricing reflects real manufacturing data.
Our users frequently report:
- 50% reduction in quoting time
- More consistent win rates
- Better alignment between estimating, purchasing, and sales teams
And the return on investment? It often shows up in the first few jobs.
Curious about what kind of ROI you could see? Start with a no-obligation part evaluation: mtisystems.com/evaluate-costimator.html
Should-Costing Isn’t Optional Anymore
As more OEMs demand transparency, and as margins tighten across the industry, should-costing is quickly becoming the new standard. The manufacturers who adopt it now will be better positioned to scale, grow, and thrive.
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