Phil,

 I use a program called "Parts & Vendors". Don't let the price fool you at
$99 - $150. The $150 version has ECN logic.

 I keep all move part info in P&V and that BOM_Builder code I wrote will
write a BOM into a B&V structures list. I do my costing and ordering in P&V.

 BOM Builder is no quick study. Also, keeping any database current requires
some discipline and time. No Free Lunch.

Bob Kondner

For info see: www.kondner.com/files/kondner_smt_assembly_paper.pdf

 The complete tool is available for free: 
 www.indexdesigns.com/files/bbsetup4.zip



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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Phil Nutting
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 11:43 AM
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Subject: [TN] Looking for a better method to track product development costs

Hi folks,

As we develop new products I keep track of quotes, bills of materials,
purchase orders and rolled up costs of the pending product.  Sadly this all
seems to be a manual process.  Does anybody have suggestions on applications
that might make tying this all together simpler.  I was hoping there might
be something that could be used with Microsoft Access.

Your comments are appreciated.  A system like SAP is way over the top.  I'm
looking for something much simpler (read less expensive).

Thanks in advance.

Phil Nutting
Design for Manufacturing Engineer
Kaiser Systems, Inc.
126 Sohier Road
Beverly, MA 01915
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