Why automated quoting improves your 3D printing business?
Introduction
Automated quoting for 3D printing is transforming how 3D printing businesses handle orders, from pricing calculations to finalizing customer orders. By eliminating manual processes, companies can generate instant quotes, improve transaction accuracy, and close more orders efficiently.
What Is Automated Quoting?
Automated quoting refers to a digital system that instantly calculates pricing for 3D printing services based on key parameters such as material cost, complexity, and printing time. Instead of waiting for manual estimates, customers receive immediate quotes, streamlining the order process.
The Key Benefits of Automated Quoting
1.Time Savings
Instant Quotes for Customers
Customers no longer need to wait for a manual estimate. An automated quoting system provides instant pricing, allowing them to make quicker purchasing decisions.
Efficient Order Processing
By automating quote generation and order confirmation, businesses can reduce delays and speed up the entire workflow.
2. Increased Sales and More Orders
Higher Conversion Rates
When customers receive instant quotes, they are more likely to proceed with their order rather than looking for alternatives. This speeds up payment processing and increases sales.
Competitive Pricing Strategies
With automated pricing, businesses can adjust costs dynamically based on real-time data, ensuring they remain competitive in the market.
3. Error-Free Quoting
Reducing Pricing Mistakes
Manual calculations often lead to errors in invoices and quotes, which can result in lost revenue. Automation ensures that all pricing is accurate and transparent.
Standardized Order Processing
Every quote follows predefined pricing rules, ensuring consistency across all orders and avoiding miscalculations that could impact profitability.
How Does Automated Quoting Work?
- Step 1: Customer Uploads a 3D Model – The system processes the design and extracts key attributes that determine pricing.
- Step 2: Automated Quote Generation – Using predefined rules, the system calculates costs based on material, size, complexity, and time requirements, delivering an instant quote.
- Step 3: Customer Reviews and Confirms the Order – Once the customer reviews the quote, they can approve the order and proceed with payment.
- Step 4: Order Fulfillment and Invoice Processing – After confirmation, the order moves directly into production, and an invoice is generated automatically.
Why Should You Automate Your Quoting Process?
Streamlined Quoting
Automated quotes eliminate back-and-forth emails and manual pricing adjustments, speeding up the ordering process.
Scalable Order Management
As order volumes increase, automation ensures that each order is processed accurately without additional workload.
Payment Processing
With faster invoice generation and seamless payment options, businesses can maintain a healthy cash flow and reduce delayed orders.
How BuildPlateZ Enhances Your Quoting System?
Automation of the quoting process is key for any 3D printing company looking to optimize its workflows and provide customers with fast, accurate, and personalized quotes. BuildPlateZ offers a embeddable widget that covers every step of this process, integrating automated quoting with an easy-to-use interface that saves time and effort for all parties involved.
1. The quoting widget provides users with two options:
а. Upload a 3D model
b. Continue without a model – if the user does not have a ready model, they can enter its approximate specifications and still receive a price.
2. Once the model is selected, BuildPlateZ uses algorithms that analyze the parameters of the model.
3. The customer has the option to add additional settings such as color, material, manufacturing method, and quantity to receive an instant quote based on their requirements.
4. As soon as the customer uploads their model, their quote appears in the system under the “Pending” status, allowing real-time tracking of the customer’s journey.
5. Once the process is completed, an automatic notification is sent about the new quote.
This automated solution from BuildPlateZ significantly speeds up all steps in the quoting and order management process, leading to increased business efficiency and providing customers with fast, accurate, and hassle-free service. Ultimately, this means more orders and happier customers.