Boothroyd Dewhurst, Inc.: DFM Concurrent Costing

DFM Concurrent Costing

Boothroyd Dewhursts DFM Concurrent Costing software allows you to develop rapid estimates of the cost to manufacture a part. The software puts 20 years of industry-validated research into the hands of the designer or the concurrent engineering team. Your organization can benefit from using DFM Concurrent Costing as:

A Highly Accurate Cost-Estimator

Gain quick insight into the tremendous cost impact of even simple changes to part dimensions. DFM Concurrent Costing provides a fast, accurate way to review evolving designs for cost efficiency by quickly simulating the use of alternate materials and comparing various shape-forming processes.

An Aid to Concurrent Engineering

Shorten product development cycles by working collaboratively on cost decisions. Because DFM Concurrent Costing is so easy to use, designers and manufacturing engineers can work closely with personnel from marketing, finance, and purchasing to analyze alternative materials and process options.

An Effective Vendor-Negotiating Aid

Evaluate vendor quotes by comparing the information the software provides on such items as total cost, cycle time, machine size, and die cost. DFM Concurrent Costing gives even nonspecialists a foundation for meaningful discussions with vendors.

A Competitive Benchmarking Tool

Compare your designs with competitors’ products to determine market feasibility and to target costs. Because of its accuracy in predicting costs, DFM Concurrent Costing adds advantage to companies seeking to enter competitive industries.