RedHorn Quotation Management
Where does it begin ?
RedHorn Interiors, a fast-growing interior design company, approached us with a challenge that was deeply embedded in their daily operations. Their team was relying on Excel spreadsheets to prepare detailed quotations for high-end interior projects, each requiring hundreds of line items across multiple project stages like design, production, installation, and finishing.
And when they said “detailed,” they meant it right down to every hinge, handle, bolt, and even nails used in production.
But as their business scaled, this approach became inefficient. Preparing a quotation could take 2–3 days, with multiple team members cross-verifying prices, quantities, and margins. Errors were costly, and delays often resulted in lost client confidence.
Even more critically, RedHorn wanted to ensure transparency and fairness; they were committed to never overcharging clients, and needed a system that helped them confidently track costs, margins, and price justifications.
Our Collaboration
Instead of jumping into development, the Accelray team sat with RedHorn’s operations and estimation teams to understand their unique process stage by stage, sheet by sheet. We studied:
- Their existing Excel format
- Approval workflows
- Client communication flow
- Item costing logic based on design specs and material selections
The Solution Highlights
- Detailed Cost Breakdown Engine: Supports multi-stage projects, with per-item cost entry (even for smallest items like screws, nails, adhesives).
- Smart Templates: Predefined templates for frequently used project types, reducing repetitive effort.
- Versioning & Revision History: Keep track of every quote revision and client-requested changes.
- Margin Visibility: Instant margin calculation to ensure the client is not overcharged and the company stays profitable.
- Polished, professional PDF quotes aligned with RedHorn’s premium image.
- Analytics Dashboard: Tracks quote conversion rate, average margin, time to completion, and estimator performance.
The Impact
- RedHorn’s Digital Leap in Quotation Management
- Quotation Time Cut in Half: What once took 3 days now takes just 1 days, with higher accuracy and less back-and-forth.
- Zero Missed Costs: The system ensures no hidden or forgotten items, improving financial clarity and client trust.
- Peace of Mind: The RedHorn team now operates with confidence no need to second-guess numbers or cross-verify Excel sheets.
- Client Experience Upgraded: Quotes are now beautifully structured, on-brand, and easier for clients to understand boosting credibility and conversion.
Technologies Used
- PhP Laravel, MySQL, Vue.js, MySQL
- Hosting: Digital Ocean