Paperless Parts

Paperless Parts is a quoting and manufacturing software that helps manufacturers turn part and project details into cost estimates and customer quotes. Users can enter information such as materials, labor, and machine costs to calculate the expected cost of a job. The software can also work with part files to identify details that may affect an estimate. From there, users can apply their pricing rules and prepare a quote based on the estimated costs. It also keeps the related quote information and documents together, making them easier to access when needed. 

What Is Paperless Parts Best For? 

Paperless Parts is known for Wingman, its AI tool for reviewing manufacturing requirements. It reads technical drawings and RFQ documents and pulls out details such as materials, tolerances, finishes, threads, and other specifications. These details appear in the quoting workflow for users to review. Wingman can also flag requirements and apply rules based on them. It can work with information from different documents and bring those details into the quoting process for review. 

How Much Does Paperless Parts Cost? 

Paperless Parts pricing is estimated to start at $1,500/month with the actual cost varying based on the feature set required by your organization. 

Other than the base subscription, users can consider the following factors that can potentially increase the Paperless Parts cost: 

• ERP / System Integration: Approximately $5,000–$15,000 one-time for connecting Paperless Parts with an existing ERP; complex custom API integrations can reach $15,000–$30,000+
• Implementation And Onboarding: Around $5,000–$15,000 one-time for implementation, configuration, process setup, data preparation, and deployment
• Custom Costing And Workflow Configuration: Between $3,000–$10,000 one-time for configuring shop-specific costing formulas, machine rates, labor, materials, margins, approval workflows, and quoting rules
• Additional Users / Locations / Higher RFQ Volume: Ranges from $5,000–$20,000+/year depending on the number of quoting users, manufacturing locations, shop complexity, and RFQ volume
• Training And Change Management: Generally $2,000–$8,000 one-time for additional user training, administrator training, workflow training, and the internal effort required to move estimators from existing spreadsheet/manual processes
• Ongoing Integration And IT Maintenance: Typically $2,000–$8,000/year for maintaining ERP/API connections, troubleshooting data synchronization, updating integrations, managing users, and supporting changes to the company's quoting workflow 

Disclaimer: Pricing references are based on publicly available third-party information and industry benchmarks. Actual costs may vary. 

Paperless Parts Integrations 

Paperless Parts software integrates with various third-party applications, including: 

• E2 Shop 
• JobBOSS 
• JobBOSS² 
• Epicor 
• MIE Trak Pro 
• Infor VISUAL

Paperless Parts Use Cases 

Based on our analysis of Paperless Parts features and capabilities, we have identified a few key scenarios where this platform is a practical fit for specific operational buyers: 

Estimators Reviewing Detailed Aerospace Requirements 

An aerospace manufacturer receives drawings with detailed material, tolerance, and finishing requirements. Paperless Parts’ requirements review reads the technical documents and identifies the requirements contained in them. Estimators can review those requirements within the quote and create rules for requirements that need to be handled consistently across similar jobs. 

Manufacturing Groups Managing Work Across Multiple Sites 

A manufacturer operates several facilities with different processes and ERP systems. The platform's multisite manufacturing lets the organization manage quoting across its locations while connecting each site with its existing ERP system. Quotes can be routed to the facility handling the relevant manufacturing process without requiring every location to use the same ERP system. 

CNC Teams Working From Detailed 3D Models 

A CNC machining team receives a 3D model containing multiple features. The software part analysis capability examines the model and identifies geometry such as holes, pockets, and other machining features. Estimators can view the extracted information when determining the operations and costs associated with the part 

Medical Manufacturers Building Process-Specific Routings 

A medical-device manufacturer needs to include inspection and production requirements in its job costing. Paperless Parts’ Routing Templates let estimators create reusable routings containing operations and requirements such as first article inspection, material traceability, sampling plans, and production controls. The appropriate routing can then be applied when preparing a quote. 

Is Paperless Parts Right For You? 

Paperless Parts may be worth considering for organizations that want their manufacturing information, customer files, and quoting activity handled within a dedicated manufacturing platform. It can also suit businesses where technical data needs controlled access and secure storage. The platform is ITAR registered, FedRAMP Moderate Equivalent, and designed to support CMMC Level 2 compliance, with AWS GovCloud hosting and U.S.-based system administrators and support. Its customer examples include KMM Group and LADESA, giving potential buyers examples of different organizations already using the software. 

In recent years, manufacturing software vendors have been adding AI and automation to manufacturing processes. Paperless Parts follows this trend with Wingman and requirements to review functionalities that use AI to extract requirements from technical drawings and RFQ documents. 

Still unsure about investing in the Paperless Parts software? Contact us at (661) 384-7070 to make the right decision.