Zero-Based Costing
Build costs from the ground up, starting with raw materials, labour, and machine rates.
Zero-Based Costing PlatformCost-IQ – Zero-Based Costing &
Cost-IQ – Zero-Based Costing &
Budgeting Intelligence.
Redefining Cost Management for Automotive & Manufacturing.
Cost-IQ is India’s first AI-powered Zero-Based Costing (ZBC) and Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) platform designed for automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, construction equipment makers, and heavy fabrication industries. It automates complex costing workflows, delivering real-time transparency, predictive insights, and negotiation power.
Why Choose Cost-IQ for your Procurement Function?
Five pillars that make Cost-IQ the operating system for costing and budgeting in Indian manufacturing.
Zero-Based Budgeting
Align every rupee with strategic priorities, eliminate waste, and optimize spend.
AI-Driven Cost Intelligence
Automated anomaly detection, negotiation guidance, and cost driver analysis.
Speed & Accuracy
Should-cost every part in seconds, across multiple plants and suppliers.
Compliance & Governance
Role-based approvals and audit trails ensure accountability.
Numbers your CFO will actually feel.
Documented efficiency gains from Cost-IQ deployments across OEM, Tier-1, and fabrication customers.
5–7%
Procurement savings through supplier cost transparency.
3–5%
Manufacturing efficiency via machine rate master and anomaly detection.
Uplift
Faster RFQ pricing and OEM alignment through negotiation intelligence.
Platform Features of the Cost-IQ Platform.
Seven purpose-built modules that turn raw cost data into confident procurement decisions.
Automotive & Manufacturing Costing
Tailored for OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and fabrication units.
Supplier Zero-Based Costing
Should-cost every part instantly, from steel to finished component.
Customer Formula Engine
Manage 5 pricing variants per OEM's commercial norms.
RM Settlement Tracker
Compare DMC impact vs SIAM index with one-click synopsis.
AI Cost Intelligence
Explains cost breakdowns, flags anomalies, and strengthens negotiation.
Machine Rate Master
Standardize power, labour, and depreciation across plants.
Approval & Audit Trail
Role-based sign-off with every change traceable.
Business Impact for Enterprise Customers.
Where Cost-IQ moves the needle for procurement, operations, and finance leaders.
Cost Transparency
Clear visibility into raw material, labour, and overhead drivers.
Efficiency Gains
Automated costing reduces manual effort, errors, and cycle time.
Negotiation Power
AI-backed insights strengthen supplier discussions and procurement strategy.
Strategic Alignment
Zero-based budgeting ensures every rupee supports growth priorities.
Governance
Audit trails and approval workflows meet compliance standards.
Industries where Cost-IQ has served significant ROI.
- Automotive OEMs & Suppliers
- Construction Equipment Manufacturers
- Heavy Fabrication Units
- Procurement & Finance Leaders
Ready to see it?
See Cost-IQ live for your plant.
In one 30-minute session, we’ll should-cost a part from your BOM, model an RFQ scenario, and show you where the savings hide. No slides. Just Cost-IQ, your data, your questions.
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