Making the Investment Case in 2025
Still missing out on savings because you’re not using the right costing tools? This guide shows how modern product costing software like Tset helps reduce manual work, improve collaboration, and uncover cost opportunities hiding in your current processes. Discover a clear, executive-level framework to calculate ROI and build a business case that drives strategic buy-in.

About this guide
This guide is built for executives - CFOs, COOs, and Heads of Procurement - who need a clearer line of sight into cost drivers and margin risks. Learn how cost engineering software transforms fragmented data into decision-ready insights by enabling faster supplier negotiations, more profitable design choices, and earlier cost visibility.
You’ll get a practical framework to calculate ROI, structure a business case tailored to your organization's cost structure, and secure alignment across procurement, engineering, and finance. See how leading manufacturers move from siloed views to company-wide cost transparency, thereby improving profitability, accelerating decisions, and building long-term value.
Your takeaways at a glance
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Identify where manual costing processes are slowing down decisions and adding risk to your margins
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Quantify the ROI of cost engineering tools based on your product spend, team capacity, and cost structure
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Build a step-by-step business case for investment - backed by real metrics and tailored to your organization
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Understand how leading manufacturers are using modern costing platforms to boost profitability and cost control
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