Costable — Parametric Should-Cost Analysis
Parametric should-cost: P50/P80/P90 estimates, 801 materials, 25 countries, quote review.
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Parametric should-cost: P50/P80/P90 estimates, 801 materials, 25 countries, quote review.
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| estimate_part | Instantly estimate the should-cost of a manufactured part using natural language. Returns P50 (median), P80 and P90 cost-at-risk per unit based on Monte Carlo simulation of material price variance, labour rate variance and cycle time uncertainty. Use this for quick feasibility checks before building a full cost model. |
| search_materials | Search the Costable materials database (37 materials with LME-sourced pricing). Returns material name, category, price per kg, density, and strength properties. |
| search_processes | Search the Costable manufacturing process database (41 processes). Returns process name, category, machine rate ($/hr), and cycle time model. |
| get_labour_rates | Get manufacturing labour rates ($/hr) for all skill levels in a given country. Data covers 16 skill levels across 25 countries (ILO/BLS/ABS sourced). |
| create_cost_model | Create a new parametric cost model in Costable. Returns the model ID which is used by add_material_to_model, add_process_to_model, calculate_cost_model, and compare_manufacturing_countries. |
| add_material_to_model | Add a material (BOM line) to an existing cost model. Searches the materials database by name query — no need for exact IDs. |
| add_process_to_model | Add a manufacturing process step to an existing cost model. Searches the process database by name query — no need for exact IDs. |
| calculate_cost_model | Run the Monte Carlo should-cost calculation on a cost model. Returns P50 (median), P80 and P90 cost-at-risk per unit, plus a full cost breakdown (material, labour, machine, overhead, margin). |
| compare_manufacturing_countries | Run the cost model across multiple manufacturing countries simultaneously to identify the optimal sourcing location. Returns P50/P80/P90 per country and % delta vs baseline. |
| review_supplier_quote | Analyse a supplier quote against Costable's should-cost benchmarks. Returns a line-by-line delta (% over/under should-cost), verdict (LOW / COMPETITIVE / HIGH / VERY HIGH), and a list of the top items to challenge in negotiation. |