Dear Sir,

We own a chocolate truffle manufacturing factory.  I am aware of
computer software that will help us determine what our prices should
be for our products based on the costs of the manufacturing process. 
I have been unable to locate any such software products, but I know
there are some out there.  Could you please find them for me?

Brian D. Mudd

Hi! Thanks for the question.

What you are looking for is a cost estimating or planning software for
your manufacturing business. The following are that type of software:

PARITY Software has what it calls “New Indexed Pricing Module
Released” which is appropriate for your described function.
http://paritycorp.com/ 
http://paritycorp.com/contact.html (contact info)

DeccaPro Cost Estimating Software
http://www.deccansystems.com/ 
http://www.deccansystems.com/ContactUs.htm (contact info)

Pegasus Operations II Modules
http://www.pegasus.co.uk/product/operationsii/key_features.asp#table 
http://www.pegasus.co.uk/about/contact.asp (contact info)

Best Enterprise Suite
http://www.2020software.com/products/Best_Enterprise_Suite.htm 
http://www.2020software.com/products/Best_Enterprise_Suite_Estimating___Manufacturing_Quotations.htm
(The feature you are looking for)
http://www.2020software.com/contact.htm (contact page)

Encompix - Manufacturing Software for ERP
4010 Executive Park Drive
Suite 430
Cincinnati, OH 45241
Phone: 513.733.0066
Fax: 513.733.9816
http://www.encompix.com/products/BusinessCycle/estimate.shtml 
 
Shop Mate – Productivity Software for the Manufacturing Industry
http://www.ksitech.com/shopmate_overview.html 
http://www.ksitech.com/contact.html (contact info)

Cost Metrix form NY Soft
http://www.nhysoft.com/ 
http://www.nhysoft.com/Estimator.htm (Product description)

Micro Estimating System – Machine Shop Estimating
Micro Estimating Systems, Inc.
3106 South 166th Street
New Berlin, WI 53151
http://www.microest.com/Products&Literature/MES_Machine_Shop_Estimating.htm
(Product Description)
http://www.microest.com/ordering.htm (Product Order Page)

Search terms used: 
Manufacturing “cost estimating” software 

What I have provided here are software systems that I found applicable
to you, based on the product description of the manufacturers. It is
advisable that you also consult the manufacturers themselves so as to
confirm that the abilities of their software answer your distinct
needs.

I hope these links would help you in your search. Before rating this
answer, please ask for a clarification if you have a question or if
you would need further information.

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Easterangel-ga