Most manufacturers have a database of raw materials used in their built-to-print parts category. Since xcPEP covers all parts for costing, ASI Engineering works with customers in creating raw material database for built-to-spec and proprietary parts as well.

Every large manufacturing company has a diverse supply chain. ASI Engineering maps the regions, popular machines in each category being used in those specific regions and corresponding costs of purchase, operation, maintenance and power etc. This ensures xcPEP customers are always working with the most realistic input parameters for costing.

Large manufacturing companies operate across regions with varying labor dynamics. ASI Engineering captures region-wise labor classifications, standard job roles, prevailing wage rates, and associated overheads like statutory contributions, training, and shift differentials. This enables xcPEP users to cost with regionally accurate labor hour rates, ensuring estimates reflect real-world conditions.

Manufacturing companies often use a wide range of standard parts—such as resistors, capacitors, ICs, fasteners, bearings, seals, and bushings—within their products. ASI Engineering builds a customized database for each customer, mapping the exact standard parts involved in both in-house manufacturing and externally sourced assemblies.

In global supply chains, forex conversion and hedging plays a significant role. We map your global supply chain and create a database of relevant currencies so costing outputs are always aligned with real work scenario.