The Quoting Fix For Subcontract Precision Engineers
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If you’re spending more time in the office generating quotes than on the shop floor running your machines, you’re not alone – and you’re certainly not the only one frustrated by it.
As Geoff Gartland, Managing Director of PSL Datatrack, recently shared in a technical discussion with MTDCNC’s Tom Skubala: “Nine out of ten subcontractors we talk to say that quoting is a real pain point.”
It’s a balancing act — charge too much, and you risk losing the order. Too little, and the job could cost you money. Quoting isn’t just a formality. It’s a make-or-break process that determines whether you win profitable work or lose out entirely.
Why Quoting Is So Time-Consuming
Manual quoting is often slow, inconsistent and error-prone. Gathering data from multiple sources, estimating times and costs, accounting for subcontract processes — all of it eats up hours that could be better spent on actual production. Worse still, an inaccurate quote can damage profitability, relationships, or both.
“You’ve got to calculate a realistic price to make the right profit — not too much, not too small an amount,” Geoff explains.
The PSL Datatrack Solution
PSL Datatrack’s Quotations module is designed to take the pain out of quoting. It brings structure, speed and accuracy to a process that is too often disorganised and inefficient. Here’s how it helps:
Rapid Quote Generation
Set times, cycle times, hourly rates, material definitions and calculations, subcontract treatments — it’s all built into the system. Just input your batch size and you’ll get a precise quote in minutes, not hours.
Accurate Cost Calculations
Avoid under-quoting or over-pricing. PSL Datatrack uses accurate data to ensure every quote reflects the true cost of the job — improving your margins and giving you confidence in every quotation you send.
Professional Presentation
Once complete, your quote can be automatically formatted into a professional letter and emailed straight to your customer. Fast, polished and a reflection of the quality your business delivers.
System Integration
What’s more, the quote isn’t a dead-end document — it sets the foundation for the entire PSL Datatrack system. All data flows seamlessly through the system until the final invoice is raised and issued.
“That quote sets the system up to flow data through every other module,” Geoff confirms.
Watch the Video
If quoting is slowing your business down or causing you headaches, it’s time to take a look at how PSL Datatrack can help. Watch the short video below to hear Geoff explain exactly how the Quotations module works and why it could be the solution you’ve been looking for.
Let’s Talk
If you’re ready to quote faster, win more work and improve your profitability, get in touch today.
01344 827312 sales@psldatatrack.com
