Marcus Raat, founder of Kobalt interior builders, faced workforce scaling issues as demand increased. Quote generation took significant time and limited how many new projects the team could accept. Expanding capacity risked requiring a larger team to keep up with production and quoting needs. A quoting platform was implemented to streamline the quote creation process. Kobalt also gained access to a production partner network to outsource manufacturing when needed. This approach enabled Marcus to extend capacity while maintaining quality control on delivered work. The changes enabled Kobalt to process approximately 4+ projects per month. The project pipeline was extended months in advance, improving visibility and planning. Kobalt also completed notable projects, including Zaantheater in Zaandam, while continuing to scale delivery without relying solely on internal manufacturing.

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Marcus Raat, founder of Kobalt interior builders, faced workforce scaling issues that limited how many new projects he could take on. Quote generation was time-consuming and slowed down the sales-to-production handoff. As demand increased, expanding capacity typically meant hiring more people. He needed a way to grow output without growing the team. A platform was implemented to streamline Kobalt’s quoting process and reduce the effort required to generate accurate quotes. Kobalt also gained access to a production partner network to outsource manufacturing when needed. This approach helped maintain quality control while shifting production load outside the core team. The new setup enabled Kobalt to keep operations lean while supporting more active work. Kobalt processed approximately 4+ projects monthly after adopting the new approach. The company extended its project pipeline months in advance, improving planning and scheduling. Kobalt increased capacity while reducing team size. The partnership also supported delivery of notable projects, including Zaantheater in Zaandam.

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