The challenge
As project activity increased, manual quoting workflows began slowing response times and placing added pressure on both engineering and commercial teams.
Teams were spending too much time reviewing supplier PDFs, reworking spreadsheets, checking part data, and manually assembling early-stage costings before a quote was ready for review.
Norcis needed a way to accelerate quote preparation without disrupting the tools and processes the business already relied on.
Our solution
North Stack designed and deployed an AI-powered quoting workspace built around Norcis' existing estimating and document workflows.
The platform automates the early stages of quote preparation by extracting supplier data, structuring project inputs, and supporting faster creation of draft bills of materials and project costings.
This gave the team a more consistent, scalable process without requiring a full operational overhaul.
Key capabilities included
Document and Spreadsheet Extraction
AI reads supplier files, pricing sheets, and technical documents, extracting relevant commercial and product data into a structured format.
BOM Drafting Automation
The platform converts fragmented project inputs into clean draft bills of materials, reducing the amount of manual preparation required before engineering review.
Quote Readiness Checks
The system flags missing inputs, inconsistent pricing, and incomplete supplier information before quotes move forward.
Commercial Visibility Dashboard
Teams can track quote progress, monitor input quality, and manage active opportunities through a single operational view.
Implementation
The first version of the solution was introduced around Norcis' existing workflow, allowing the business to improve quote speed and consistency without replacing familiar tools. This meant the team could adopt the platform quickly while continuing to work within established commercial and engineering processes.
Results
- Faster preparation of draft project quotes
- Reduced manual handling of supplier and pricing data
- Greater consistency across quote structures and costing inputs
- Improved visibility across the active quoting pipeline
Client feedback
"North Stack helped us bring structure and speed to a quoting process that had become too manual and time intensive. By automating the early stages of data extraction and cost preparation, our team can focus more on engineering judgement and less on admin."
The project at a glance
- AI-powered quoting workspace
- Document and spreadsheet extraction
- BOM drafting automation
- Quote readiness checks
- Commercial visibility dashboard
