Platform Features

EVERY TOOL YOUR
SALES TEAM NEEDS
TO QUOTE & WIN.

ProcessSpec is purpose-built for industrial manufacturers — not adapted from generic SaaS. Every feature reflects the real-world complexity of engineer-to-order and configure-to-order operations.

Visual Configurator
BOM Automation
Pricing Engine
Quote Generation
Analytics
Integrations
Approval Workflows
Feature 01
VISUAL PRODUCT
CONFIGURATOR

Guide your sales reps through complex product configurations with a constraint-based rules engine that automatically prevents incompatible selections. No engineering review required for standard builds.

  • Constraint-based rules block invalid configurations before they're submitted
  • Guided selling logic adapts available options based on prior selections
  • Supports unlimited product families, variants, and option hierarchies
  • Visual selectors with part images, drawings, and spec sheets inline
  • Save and clone configurations for faster repeat quoting
  • Real-time pricing feedback as reps configure
Product Configurator — Hydraulic Power Unit
Configure
Specifications
Pricing
Max Operating Pressure3,000 PSI
Flow Rate8.6 GPM
Filtration10-Micron Filter
Lead Time3–5 Weeks
✓ Valid configuration — all constraints satisfied
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Rules Engine

Build complex constraint logic with an intuitive rule builder — no coding required. If-then rules, dependency chains, exclusion sets.

🖼️

Visual Selection

Attach images, CAD drawings, and datasheets to each option. Customers and reps see exactly what they're configuring.

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Configuration Templates

Save common configurations as templates. Clone and modify for repeat customers. Build a library of proven configurations.

Feature 02
AUTOMATED BOM
GENERATION

Every configuration instantly produces an accurate, production-ready multi-level Bill of Materials. Eliminate manual BOM assembly, transcription errors, and engineering bottlenecks on standard orders.

  • Multi-level BOM generated the instant a configuration is complete
  • Part numbers, quantities, and UOM pulled from your item master
  • Handles phantom assemblies, co-products, and make-vs-buy items
  • BOM automatically versioned and locked when order is approved
  • One-click export to ERP, PDF, or Excel for production handoff
  • Engineer review flag triggers for non-standard configurations only
BOM — HPU-10HP-20G-GEAR · v1.3
ItemDescriptionQtyUOM
L1 MTR-AC-10AC Motor, 10HP TEFC1EA
MTR-BRKT-10Motor Mounting Bracket1EA
COUPLING-1.5Flex Coupling 1.5"1EA
L1 PMP-GEAR-8Gear Pump, 8.6 GPM1EA
SEAL-KIT-GP8Seal Kit, Gear Pump1KT
L1 RES-STEEL-20Steel Reservoir 20 Gal1EA
FIL-10MC-RETReturn Filter, 10 Micron1EA
GAUGE-0-3KPressure Gauge 0–3000 PSI2EA
L1 MAN-BLK-3KManifold Block, 3000 PSI1EA
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Multi-Level Structure

Full parent-child BOM hierarchy with sub-assemblies, phantom items, and reference designators — exactly as your ERP expects.

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Live Item Master Sync

Part numbers and descriptions pulled live from your item master. BOM always reflects current part numbering and supersessions.

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ERP Push

Approved BOMs push directly to NetSuite, SAP, or your ERP as production work orders — zero rekeying, zero transcription errors.

Feature 03
DYNAMIC PRICING
ENGINE

Real-time margin-aware pricing that accounts for material costs, labor, overhead, freight, and customer-specific discounts — all calculated the moment a configuration is complete. No more spreadsheet formulas with stale cost data.

  • Cost-plus, market-based, and customer-tier pricing models
  • Live connection to your cost database for up-to-date material pricing
  • Labor rate and overhead absorption built into every line
  • Customer-specific contract pricing and volume discount tiers
  • Margin floor guardrails — reps cannot quote below set thresholds
  • Manager approval workflow triggers when margins are squeezed
Price Build-Up — HPU-10HP-20G-GEAR
Cost ElementAmountΔ vs Last
Materials$2,847.40+3.2%
Labor (14.2 hrs)$852.00−0.5%
Overhead (40%)$340.80
Freight (Est.)$165.00
Total Cost$4,205.20
Target Margin32%✓ Met
Selling Price (32% margin) $6,184.00
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Margin Guardrails

Set floor margins by product category or customer tier. Reps see warnings before they quote below target — managers approve exceptions.

🏷️

Contract Pricing

Customer-specific price agreements, blanket order rates, and volume discount tiers automatically applied when the customer is selected.

⚙️

Cost Escalation Rules

Index material costs to commodity pricing (steel, copper, aluminum). Quotes reflect current market conditions, not stale spreadsheet data.

Feature 04
PROFESSIONAL
QUOTE DOCUMENTS

Generate polished, branded quote packages with a single click. Include product specs, drawings, lead times, terms, and digital acceptance — everything your customer needs to say yes faster.

  • Branded PDF quotes generated instantly from any configuration
  • Auto-populate customer, shipping, and payment terms
  • Attach product drawings, spec sheets, and certifications per line item
  • Online quote viewer with digital acceptance (e-signature ready)
  • Quote revision tracking — full version history maintained
  • Automated follow-up reminders when quotes go cold
Quote Preview — QUO-2024-1847
ProcessSpec
123 Industrial Pkwy · Cleveland, OH 44101
QUOTE #QUO-2024-1847
Valid Until: Jan 15, 2025
Bill To
Acme Manufacturing Inc.
Attn: John Carter, Purchasing
Ship To
Same as Bill To
Lead Time: 3–5 Weeks ARO
HPU-10HP-20G-GEAR — Hydraulic Power Unit
10HP AC Motor, 20Gal Reservoir, Gear Pump$6,184.00
Installation & Commissioning (Optional)$1,200.00
Freight (Est.)$165.00
Total$7,549.00
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Custom Templates

Build branded PDF templates that match your company's look. Multiple templates for different product lines, markets, or customers.

✍️

Digital Acceptance

Customers review and accept quotes online with e-signature. Accepted orders trigger an immediate notification and workflow kickoff.

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Follow-Up Automation

Set automated nudges when quotes go stale. Timed reminder emails keep your quotes top-of-mind without manual tracking.

Feature 05
QUOTE ANALYTICS
& INTELLIGENCE

Finally see what's happening inside your quoting operation. Track win rates, quote velocity, margin trends, and rep performance — all in one dashboard built specifically for industrial sales teams.

  • Win/loss analysis by product line, customer segment, and rep
  • Time-to-quote tracking to identify bottlenecks in the process
  • Margin trend analysis — catch erosion before it becomes a problem
  • Quote pipeline forecasting based on stage and historical close rates
  • Lost deal analysis with configurable loss reason codes
  • Exportable reports and scheduled email digests
Analytics — Q4 2024 Performance
Win Rate
41%
↑ +8pts vs Q3
Avg Quote Time
4.2h
↓ Was 3.1 days
Avg Margin
34%
↑ +2.1pts vs Q3
Win Rate by Product Line
Hydraulics
72%
Conveyors
55%
Custom Fab
38%
Spare Parts
89%
Service
61%
🎯

Pipeline Forecasting

Weighted pipeline forecast using your actual historical close rates by stage. Know what revenue is realistically coming in this quarter.

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Loss Analysis

Structured loss reason capture — price, competition, timing, spec mismatch. Identify systemic issues and course-correct quickly.

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Automated Reporting

Scheduled weekly and monthly digest emails to managers and execs. Custom report builder for ad-hoc analysis and board presentations.

Feature 06
ERP, CRM &
SYSTEM INTEGRATIONS

ProcessSpec connects to the tools your business already runs on. Pre-built connectors get you live in days — not months of custom development. Approved orders flow to production automatically.

  • Pre-built connectors for the most popular SMB ERP and CRM systems
  • Bi-directional sync — item master, customers, and pricing stay current
  • Approved orders push to ERP as sales orders with full BOM attached
  • Webhook and REST API for custom integration requirements
  • iPaaS compatible — works with Zapier, Make, and Boomi
  • Certified integrations tested and maintained by our engineering team
Integrations — Connected Systems
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NetSuite
● Connected
☁️
Salesforce
● Connected
🔷
HubSpot
○ Available
SAP B1
◌ Pending
🟦
QuickBooks
○ Available
Zapier
○ Available
📊
Epicor
○ Available
🔗
REST API
● Active
🛠️
Custom
+ Add
Last sync: 2 min ago  ·  1,842 items synced  ·  0 errors
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Bi-Directional Sync

Item master, pricing, and customer data flow both ways. Changes in your ERP are reflected in ProcessSpec automatically — no manual updates.

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Webhooks & API

Full REST API with webhooks for real-time event triggers. Build custom workflows or connect tools we don't yet support out of the box.

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Certified Connectors

Our team builds and maintains each connector. When your ERP releases an update, we update the connector — not your IT team.

Feature 07
APPROVAL WORKFLOWS
& COLLABORATION

Stop chasing approvals over email. ProcessSpec routes quotes through structured approval chains — engineering reviews, margin exceptions, credit holds — with full audit trail and automatic escalation.

  • Rules-based routing — non-standard configs auto-flag for engineering review
  • Margin exception approvals triggered below floor thresholds
  • Credit limit checks trigger finance approval before quote is sent
  • Mobile-friendly approval interface for managers on the go
  • Full audit trail — every approval, comment, and revision logged
  • Deadline-based auto-escalation when approvers don't respond in time
Approval Flow — QUO-2024-1847
Configuration Validated
All constraint rules passed · 0 conflicts
Done
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Pricing Engine
Margin 32% — above 28% floor
Auto-passed
⚙️
Engineering Review
Non-standard lead time requested — flagged
⏳ In Review
💳
Credit Check
Acme Mfg — $45k open AR, $100k limit
Pending
📤
Send to Customer
Awaiting prior approvals
Waiting
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Mobile Approvals

Managers receive push notifications and can approve, reject, or comment on quotes directly from their phone — no laptop required.

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Full Audit Trail

Every action, approval, comment, and revision is logged with timestamp and user. Invaluable for disputes, compliance, and process improvement.

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Auto-Escalation

Set timers for each approval step. When a manager doesn't respond in time, it escalates automatically — no quote dies in someone's inbox.

How We Compare
ProcessSpec vs. the alternatives.
Capability ProcessSpec Generic CPQ ERP Built-in Spreadsheets
Built for industrial/ manufacturing workflows partial
Multi-level BOM auto-generation
Constraint-based configurator limited
Real-time margin-aware pricing partial partial
Same-day setup, no implementation fees
Pre-built ERP integrations extra cost
Pricing designed for SMB manufacturers
Digital quote acceptance (e-signature)

SEE EVERY FEATURE
IN ACTION.

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