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Excel Estimator vs Estimating Software

Excel has been the go-to tool for estimation for years—and it still works well for simple calculations.

But as projects become more complex, spreadsheets often start to show their limits:
❌Too much manual work
❌Higher chances of errors
❌Multiple versions of the same file
❌Limited collaboration

Estimating software helps simplify the process:
✅Automates calculations
✅Keeps data centralized
✅Speeds up estimates and quotes
✅Handles complex BOMs and pricing with ease

It’s not about abandoning Excel—it’s about choosing the right tool as your business grows.

👉 DealDox helps manufacturers move from spreadsheets to faster, more reliable estimating.

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1 day ago | [YT] | 0

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Importance of BOM Automation

Manual BOMs can slow teams down and create costly mistakes.

When BOMs are automated, manufacturers spend less time on rework and more time building the right products. Costs stay transparent, changes are easier to manage, and teams stay aligned from engineering to production.

Faster quotes, fewer errors, and smoother operations—especially as product complexity grows.

DealDox helps manufacturers automate BOMs and turn complex configurations into accurate, reliable quotes—without the manual chaos.

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2 days ago | [YT] | 0

DealDox Quotation Software

When preparing quotations, many manufacturers still rely on spreadsheets, emails, and manual calculations.

Sales teams gather requirements and depend on engineering or costing teams to calculate BOMs, material costs, labor, and margins. These calculations often happen across multiple tools, creating delays and errors.

As a result, manufacturers face:
Calculation errors from manual data entry
Long quotation cycles due to back-and-forth between teams
Inconsistent pricing for custom or ETO projects
Poor visibility into actual costs and margins

Slow responses that lead to lost opportunities

DealDox helps manufacturers overcome these challenges by automating configurations, BOMs, and cost calculations in one platform.

With DealDox, teams create accurate quotes faster, reduce errors, and collaborate better between sales and engineering.

When quoting becomes simpler, selling becomes faster.


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1 week ago | [YT] | 1

DealDox Quotation Software

Engineer-to-order projects are never simple. Estimating costs manually can slow teams down, create errors, and make it harder to quote with confidence.

DealDox helps manufacturers simplify ETO estimations by automating cost calculations using configurations, materials, and engineering inputs. This helps teams create accurate estimates faster and gain better visibility into costs for custom projects.

With DealDox, teams can:
• Build accurate estimates for complex ETO orders
• Reduce manual work and rework
• Respond faster with confident quotes
• Maintain healthier margins with clear cost insights

Want to make ETO estimations easier?
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1 week ago | [YT] | 1

DealDox Quotation Software

Many manufacturers continue to manage BOMs manually, resulting in unnecessary challenges.

From frequent data entry errors and multiple BOM versions to misalignment between sales, engineering, and production, these issues can slow down the entire workflow.
Delays in quoting, order processing, and limited visibility into true product costs only add to the complexity.

Over time, these challenges result in rework, wasted effort, and higher operational costs.

BOM Automation helps simplify this process by ensuring accuracy, consistency, and real-time updates across teams.

DealDox can automate BOM creation directly from configured products, helping teams reduce errors, improve collaboration, and move seamlessly from quote to production.

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1 week ago | [YT] | 1

DealDox Quotation Software

For most manufacturers, the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) plays a critical role in every project. But when BOQs are managed manually, small inefficiencies quietly turn into costly problems—manual data entry errors, time-consuming rework after design changes, outdated pricing, and poor coordination between Engineering and Procurement.

As projects evolve, keeping BOQs accurate and aligned becomes harder, leading to delays, unexpected costs, and margin pressure. DealDox can automate this by keeping BOQs connected to design updates, live pricing, and procurement workflows, reducing manual effort while improving accuracy and visibility across teams.

The result is fewer errors, faster turnaround, and more predictable project costs—without relying on spreadsheets.

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1 week ago | [YT] | 1

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Happy Pongal!

May this harvest festival bring prosperity, success, and continued growth to you and your team. Wishing you a season of new opportunities and achievements.

Team DealDox

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

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Turn PLM Data into Accurate Project Costs

PLM systems do an excellent job managing drawings and BOMs.But once designs are finalized, costing and supplier pricing often move outside PLM—into emails and spreadsheets.

DealDox works alongside PLM to automate what comes next.
From supplier RFQs and pricing comparison to accurate project cost estimation, DealDox keeps engineering data, supplier rates, and costs connected in one workflow.

For manufacturing teams looking to move faster with confidence, this is how PLM data becomes truly actionable.

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

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Accurate cost estimation is critical in Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing.

When every project is highly customized and designs aren’t fully finalized, engineers must estimate costs while balancing speed, accuracy, and risk. Even small miscalculations can lead to margin erosion, rework, or project delays.

From understanding customer requirements and estimating engineering effort to building preliminary BOMs, calculating manufacturing and labor costs, and managing risk, ETO cost estimation is a structured, engineering-driven process.

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

DealDox Quotation Software

Manual cost calculations often slow teams down and create inconsistencies across quotes and sourcing decisions.

Automating should-costing enables manufacturers to calculate the true cost of products using structured cost models and real production data. This results in faster estimates, improved accuracy, and greater margin control.

With reliable cost insights, teams can negotiate confidently with suppliers, respond faster to RFQs, and uncover meaningful cost-saving opportunities across the value chain.

DealDox helps manufacturers automate should-costing and quoting by bringing cost intelligence directly into the quote-to-order process—so teams can price with confidence and protect margins.

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