1. Estimating 101
Michelle Stringer
BCI Lincoln County Site Director

2. Quick Stress Test The attached photo has 2 identical dolphins in it.
Look at the photograph, and if you find more than one or two differences you may want to take a vacation.

3. Overview Estimates Basics Dive into it! Automation Opportunities
Step by Step
Key component: People
Quality Aspects
Logistics
Once Awarded & Review

4. Estimates Basics Key Points Gather the troops! Information Provided
Questions Asked
Gather the troops!
Team Effort & Approval
Operations
Quality
Logistics

5. Dive into it! Type of Product? Timing & Volume Packaging Type Medical
Household
Personal Care
Food
Timing & Volume
Packaging Type

6. Automation Opportunities
Do you have the equipment?
YES
Capacity NO
Rent/Lease or Purchase?
Cost Assignment

7. Step by Step… Preparation Unwrap Stock Process Count Collate
Equipment time
Wrap
Ink Jet
Label
Final Packaging
Case Pack
Bulk Pack
Palletize
Pallet Caps
Slip sheets
Corner Boards
Banding

8. Key component: People!
Identify key tasks within the production/assembly process
Slower pace tasks
Fast-paced tasks
Staff by step by skill

9. Quality Aspects SAFETY TRACEABILITY Lot Code Tracking
Impact to people and to internal environment
Identify
GMPs
SDS
PPE
TRACEABILITY
Lot Code Tracking
Inbound
Outbound

10. Keep in mind if anything changes…
Start Over!
Packaging
Steps
Staffing
Traceability

11. Logistics Transportation Cost Assignment Truck Volume Storage Capacity
Forklift Traffic/Volume
Specific Identification/Customer requirements

12. Estimate Delivery  As accurate as possible!
After all of this…can we do it?
*Redirect when needed
Estimate Delivery  As accurate as possible!

14. And the award goes to… Before starting the project
Materials
Project Setup & Item Specifications
Keep Quality team posted of any updates
After completing the project
Process and output review, accurate forecast?
Output rate & assembly steps
Staffing & labor cost
Incidental Cost Capture

15. Thank you!