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Lowe’s recently announced the launch of Material Lists, an AI-powered solution that converts handwritten notes, photos, spreadsheets and other supported file types into quote-ready orders in minutes, with support for both English and Spanish.
For many pros, balancing purchasing, project management and back-office work also means managing time-consuming estimating processes that require translating a variety of jobsite material lists into accurate quotes for their customers. The process can slow response times, increase the risk of errors and take time away from projects. Using SKU matching and automated list digitization developed by Lowe’s Technology, Material Lists helps Pros turn raw material information into organized product lists and quotes in minutes, reducing manual entry and simplifying the estimating process.
“We know time is one of the most valuable resources for pros and every minute spent manually building estimates or organizing material lists is time taken away from serving customers and growing their businesses,” says Quonta (Que) Vance, executive vice president of pro and home services at Lowe’s. “Material Lists is part of our broader commitment to building smarter, faster solutions that simplify the customer journey and help Pros save time, work more efficiently and stay competitive.”
Together, capabilities like Material Lists, Blueprint Takeoffs, which help pros generate material lists and estimates directly from project plans; and Pro Extended Aisle, which expands product availability and order quantities far beyond what Pros see on the store shelves, reflect Lowe’s continued investment in connected and AI-driven intelligent tools that keep projects moving from planning to purchase.
