How to quote Light manufacturing without losing money
Carpentry, apparel, printing, jewelry and products made in batches.
MAT · Raw materials
- Main raw material (Materials)
- Supplies and accessories (Materials)
- Packaging (Materials)
MO · Labor
- Master craftsman / operator (Labor)
- Helper (Labor)
MAQ · Machines
- Machine hour (Equipment)
EXT · Outside services
- Third-party finishes or processes (Subcontractors)
DES · Shipping
- Dispatch / shipping (Logistics and per diem)
Exclusions worth putting in writing
- Designs or changes after approval
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