CostEngine (MfgIQ)¶

Intelligent Manufacturing Costing & Quotation System

Overview¶

CostEngine transforms complex manufacturing cost calculations into transparent, defendable quotes. Built for MSME/SME manufacturers handling frequent RFQs with Excel-based workflows.

Target Users¶

• Manufacturing estimators and costing teams
• Sales teams handling RFQs
• Operations managers requiring cost visibility

Core Value Proposition¶

"Explainable costing from your existing Excel logic — quote-ready in minutes."

Key Benefits¶

Yes 60-70% faster costing - From RFQ to quote in minutes, not hours

Yes 100% explainable - Every cost component is traceable and defensible

Yes Excel-first approach - Import your existing logic, don't rebuild it

Yes Margin confidence - Multiple pricing scenarios with clear trade-offs

Quick Navigation¶

Core Workflow¶

graph LR
    A[RFQ Upload] --> B[Part Setup]
    B --> C[Cost Build]
    C --> D[Review & Override]
    D --> E[Margin Scenarios]
    E --> F[Quote Output]
    F --> G[Save Version]

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    style C fill:#fff3e0
    style E fill:#f3e5f5
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What Makes CostEngine Different?¶

System Capabilities¶

Costing Engine¶

• Material cost calculation
• Multi-step routing & operations
• Outside process management
• Scrap & yield handling
• Overhead allocation

📝 Explainability¶

• Component-wise breakdown
• Assumption tracking
• Override history
• "Why this number?" drill-down

Pricing & Margins¶

• Multiple margin scenarios
• Customer-specific pricing rules
• Freight & payment terms
• Quote comparison

🔄 Version Control¶

• Immutable cost snapshots
• Change tracking
• Version comparison
• Audit trail

Get Started¶

1. Understand the Domain Logic - Learn how the costing engine works
2. Review MVP Scope - See what features are included
3. Explore Data Formats - Check Excel template structure

Success Stories¶

Built for manufacturers who need speed, accuracy, and confidence in their quotes.