The
Presstimator is an innovative and powerful tool for the web offset
printing estimator. The easy-to-use software interface and the
automatic calculations not only save time but ensure that shop
standards will be consistently applied. Any part of the program,
including Job Specs, can be accessed at any time while preparing
a quote so the estimator can make instant cost comparisons using
a different paper stock, ink, press, etc. Requoting and fine-tuning
are no problem since the Quote History database makes quote retrieval,
modification and updating fast and easy. For example, if any prices
have gone up since the last time a job was quoted, the estimator
can open the old quote, import the current costs from Shop Settings
(with the click of a button) and use the "Save As" function to
save the new quote with a new name. The Presstimator can also
save time since it does more than just create quotes: it also
generates job tickets, skid tags, shipping manifests, invoices
and billing reports.
Overlooked
charges in a quote mean lost revenue. By offering customizable
Shop Settings, incorporating thorough job specifications and keeping
track of the details, the Presstimator can help the web offset
printer recapture all their costs.
The
Presstimator Budgeted Hourly Rates (BHR) module calculates the
rates you should enter in Shop Settings based on your company's
overhead (Administrative and Factory). These standards are used
in the Presstimator Estimating Software when generating Quotes.
The
program's Question/Answer format helps eliminate costly oversights
by prompting the user for information.
The Auditor also helps the estimator avoid mistakes by checking
for any missing information which may have been overlooked. This
Auditor feature is one of the most valuable in the Presstimator
since it will help eliminate costly oversights.
The
Presstimator's Profit Calculator and Markup Schemes help track
the bottom line. Once an estimate is complete, the detailed quotes
created by the Presstimator can be analyzed and used for cost
studies. Estimated materials and time can be tracked and compared
with actuals to identify weaknesses in the production process.
The cost study feedback can be used to adjust standards so future
estimates will be more accurate. The Analysis feature allows the
estimator to categorize, subtotal and evaluate all costs in a
job. In addition, a Billing Report will summarize and total the
sorted quotes so jobs can be easily tracked by month/quarter/year,
by type, by customer, etc.
Post
production analysis is critical to determining your profit/loss.
Using the Presstimator
Profit and Estimate Analysis reports, you can track your bottom
line.
By
using the Presstimator, web offset printers can maintain a competitive
edge with a fast turnaround time for creating estimates for potential
customers. If the job specs change, the estimator can quickly
and easily make changes to a quote to prepare a new estimate.
The Presstimator is the ultimate tool for generating fast, reliable
calculations time after time.
