Instantly estimate the should-cost of a manufactured part using natural language. Returns P50 (median), P80 and P90 cost-at-risk per unit based on Monte Carlo simulation of material price variance, labour rate variance and cycle time uncertainty. Use this for quick feasibility checks before building a full cost model.
输入参数batchQtycountryCodedescription必填
Search the Costable materials database (37 materials with LME-sourced pricing). Returns material name, category, price per kg, density, and strength properties.
输入参数limitquerycategory
Search the Costable manufacturing process database (41 processes). Returns process name, category, machine rate ($/hr), and cycle time model.
输入参数limitquerycategory
Get manufacturing labour rates ($/hr) for all skill levels in a given country. Data covers 16 skill levels across 25 countries (ILO/BLS/ABS sourced).
输入参数countryCode必填
Create a new parametric cost model in Costable. Returns the model ID which is used by add_material_to_model, add_process_to_model, calculate_cost_model, and compare_manufacturing_countries.
输入参数name必填batchQty必填marginRatecountryCode必填overheadRate
Add a material (BOM line) to an existing cost model. Searches the materials database by name query — no need for exact IDs.
输入参数qtymassKg必填modelId必填scrapFactormaterialQuery必填
Add a manufacturing process step to an existing cost model. Searches the process database by name query — no need for exact IDs.
输入参数modelId必填stepOrderskillLevel必填countryCode必填cycleTimeHrs必填processQuery必填
Run the Monte Carlo should-cost calculation on a cost model. Returns P50 (median), P80 and P90 cost-at-risk per unit, plus a full cost breakdown (material, labour, machine, overhead, margin).
输入参数modelId必填
compare_manufacturing_countries
Run the cost model across multiple manufacturing countries simultaneously to identify the optimal sourcing location. Returns P50/P80/P90 per country and % delta vs baseline.
输入参数modelId必填countries必填
Analyse a supplier quote against Costable's should-cost benchmarks. Returns a line-by-line delta (% over/under should-cost), verdict (LOW / COMPETITIVE / HIGH / VERY HIGH), and a list of the top items to challenge in negotiation.
输入参数items必填countryCode必填supplierName必填