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Understand how each cost component (labor, material, freight, overhead) is calculated in the estimating system
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Identify where cost inputs come from and how they impact the final estimate
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Gain insight into how estimating data supports pricing strategies and decision-making
Aug 27, 2025 Folding Carton Cost Clarity: Tracing Dollars from Estimate to Production – Part One
Folding carton customers: Learn how EnCore cost structures impact your estimates in Part One of our Cost Clarity series.
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What You'll Learn..
In this session, you'll gain a detailed understanding of how estimated costs are built within the system. We’ll break down the core components—labor, materials, freight, and overhead—and explore how each is calculated to support accurate pricing and margin visibility.
Instructor

Eric Nolan
SVP of Strategic Development
Eric Nolan is the Senior Vice President of Strategic Development at Amtech Software, leading product strategy, partner alignment, and growth initiatives. With over 30 years in tech and packaging, he’s held executive roles at Amtech Automation and Futura Mobility. Eric has led major ERP and MES implementations, blending deep plant-floor insight with strategic vision to drive innovation in packaging industry automation.
Throughout his career, Eric has led numerous large-scale ERP and MES implementations for manufacturing organizations, helping customers modernize operations and align technology with business goals. His deep understanding of plant-floor challenges, combined with his strategic perspective, makes him a key voice in shaping the future of ERP and automation for the packaging industry.