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.