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MVP Feature Catalog

Detailed breakdown of functional modules implemented in Phase 1 of CostEngine (MfgIQ).


1. Data Ingestion & Part Setup

  • Excel Ingestion Engine: Automated parsing of 3-sheet costing templates.
  • Part Master: Central repository for drawing numbers, geometry, and SKU metadata.
  • RFQ Management: Tracking incoming customer requests against drafted quotes.

2. Core Costing Modules

  • Material Intelligence: Dynamic RM rate mapping and yield-normalized costing.
  • Routing Engine: Setup/Cycle time aggregation with Machine Hour Rate (MHR) logic.
  • Amortization Engine: Automatic allocation of Tooling and Development costs across batch sizes.
  • Scrap Cascading: Multi-stage compounding scrap modeling.

3. Review & Explainability

  • Interactive Summary: High-level cost build-up with click-to-drill-down logic.
  • Audit Trail: Mandatory justification for every manual override.
  • Versioning: Monotonically increasing versions with side-by-side comparison.

4. Output & Quotation

  • Pricing Scenarios: Instant toggle between Base, Aggressive, and Safe margin sets.
  • Document Generator: Professional PDF and Excel export with company branding.
  • Snapshot Locking: Permanent freezing of RM rates upon quote publication.

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