THE SHOP LOOP / A PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH

One request.
A clear path
to the floor.

From the first RFQ to recorded programming time, see how ShopMind keeps the next step connected to the job.

Review the RFQ

Start with what the customer needs.

Upload an RFQ or create the request manually. Review the customer, part, revision, quantities, material and delivery requirements. Confirm uncertain or missing details before carrying the work forward.

A reviewed request

Before the next stepConfirm the revision and quantities before quoting.

Current ShopMind RFQ workspace with three guided starting paths and synthetic saved requests
Current ShopMind RFQ interface with synthetic demonstration data.

Prepare the quote

Put your judgment into the price.

Set your prices, review the selected parts and quantities, and prepare the customer-facing quote PDF. Keep commercial terms clear. Your shop reviews and owns the price; extracting a requirement does not establish a machining cost.

A quote ready for the customer

Before the next stepReview scope, price and terms before sharing the quote.

Record the award

Know exactly what was accepted.

When your customer accepts, record the award and review which parts and quantities are moving forward. Already have accepted work? Start from that information and review the job handoff.

Awarded work ready for planning

Before the next stepRecord the actual customer decision and accepted scope.

Build the route

Give the next person a usable plan.

Carry the awarded requirements into Builder. Organize Programming, Setup, Machining and Inspection as needed. Add instructions and internal time estimates, review the sequence, then release the traveler when the plan is ready.

A released route and traveler

Before the next stepKeep internal labor estimates separate from the customer’s price.

Current ShopMind Builder traveler review with a synthetic housing job and operation sequence
Current ShopMind Builder review with synthetic demonstration data and illustrative estimates.

Schedule & program

Connect programming to the job.

Assign a route or individual operation to the right person. Record programming work against its operation while using your CAM system. The job keeps the plan and recorded activity together as the work moves toward the floor.

Assigned work and recorded programming time

Before the next stepCheck the job and operation before clocking in.

Follow the work

Keep the history with the job.

Follow assigned operations through My Shop and see recorded activity in Shop View. Review job time against the released estimate, complete the work, and retain the record to inform the next run.

A connected operational history

Before the next stepUse recorded work to review what happened on the job.

IS THIS HOW YOUR SHOP WORKS?

A useful fit starts
with clear expectations.

Built for CNC shops and job shops

Review ShopMind when you need RFQs, quotes, job routes, people and recorded shop-floor work connected in one workspace.

Your accounting requirements still matter

ShopMind focuses on quoting, planning and shop operations. Discuss accounting, payroll and integration requirements before deciding on your system.

A clear starting price

Core starts at $100 per month with 6 included seats, plus applicable tax. Professional and Enterprise include ShopMind Intelligence. Review the full plans and allowances before signup.

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BRING ONE JOB. SEE HOW IT CONNECTS.

Put your next job
into a clearer workflow.

Ready to get started? US businesses can choose a plan and join online. Have questions about fit or onboarding? Tell us about your shop.

Monthly plans from $100 plus applicable tax. Workspace access opens after payment is confirmed.