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About 4cost-suite

4cost is a comprehensive costing software designed to provide maximum cost transparency across the entire product lifecycle.

4cost-suite Details

Vendor
4cost
Year Launched
2008
Location
4cost GmbH Kleiststr. 26b 14163 Berlin
Deployment
cloud, web browser
Training Options
documentation, live online, in person
Countries Served
All Countries
Languages
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian
Users
Cost and Value Engineers, Management and Executives, Development and Design Engineers, Purchasing and Procurement Managers, Sales and Quotation Teams, Systems and Software Engineers, Sustainability and ESG Officers, Supply Chain and Logistics Managers, Management Consultants
Industries Served
High Tech and Electronics, Defense and Security, Aerospace, Automotive, Mechanical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Logistics and Transportation, Public Sector and Government, Information Technology, Management Consulting
Tags
Job Costing, Cost Management, Project Tracking, Construction Industry, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Resource Management, Time Tracking.

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Yes

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Accepted Payment Currencies

USD ($), EUR (€), GBP (£), AUD (A$), CAD (C$), JPY (¥), CHF (CHF), CNY (¥), HKD (HK$), INR (₹), SGD (S$), AED (د.إ)

Pros & Cons

  • Covers everything from initial R&D and software to maintenance and disposal (LCC).
  • Uses parametric "Top-Down" modeling to estimate costs accurately even when details are scarce.
  • Allows engineers to see cost impacts instantly while designing directly on the CAD model.
  • Built-in tools to calculate the Product Carbon Footprint alongside financial costs.
  • Includes extensive pre-populated databases for labor, materials, and machine rates.
  • A professional-grade tool that requires significant training and cost-engineering knowledge.
  • Essential features (like Development or Software costing) are separate add-ons, which can increase the total price.
  • Integrating the software with existing ERP (SAP/Oracle) and PDM systems is a major undertaking.
  • Highly optimized for manufacturing and engineering; less effective for general service or retail industries.

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