Yes. Users simply upload quotes, and Port converts these into clean, structured SIF files in seconds.

Port extracts data from PDF and image files including PNG, JPG and JPEG. Because Port supports images, Users are able to Snip or Screenshot quotes from ecommerce pages, emails and spreadsheets. Port reads the document, extracts product data, and converts it into a clean SIF files ready for import into systems like CAP and Spec.

Port can support quotes from any manufacturer. To date, Port has processed quotes from over 1,000 vendors, including all of the leading contract furniture manufacturers that serve North America.

Port's AI system is trained specifically on contract furniture quotes. Port has processed tens of thousands of quotes, and accuracy improves as the system processes more quotes. Human accuracy for complex data entry has been measured at 93.43% by the International Journal of Medical Informatics (2025); Ports accuracy far exceeds human levels, but is not perfect; as such, Users are trained to check data extractions.

Yes. Port is designed for the pricing structures used in contract furniture quotes. The system can identify List prices and Net prices, and understands discount schemes including compound discounts eg. 50/10/18.

Yes. Port understands item tags and section tags; it displays item tags in the corresponding product line, while section tags are shown as subheaders with subtotals. Item and section tags are also included in SIF export files.

Yes. Port understands common surcharges such as freight, packing and tariffs. These values are extracted and included in the structured output so that order entry teams do not need to manually calculate or retype them.

Yes. Port is designed to work with Cyncly's CAP 2020 worksheet. Port converts manufacturer quotes into CAPSIF files that can be imported directly into CAP. This eliminates manual quote data entry while preserving pricing, options, finishes, and quantities so that order entry teams can move from quote-to-CAP much faster.

Yes. Port is designed to work with Configura Spec, formerly known as Project Spec by Project Matrix. Port converts manufacturer quotes into SPECSIF files that can be imported directly into Spec. This eliminates manual quote data entry while preserving pricing, options, finishes, and quantities so that order entry teams can move from quote-to-spec much faster.

Yes. Port is designed to work with Hedberg. Port converts manufacturer quotes into Hedberg SIF files that can be imported directly into Hedberg. This eliminates manual quote data entry while preserving pricing, options, finishes, and quantities so that order entry teams can move from quote-to-hedberg much faster.

Yes it can; Cerulean supports additional SIF formats and system integrations on request.

Users access Port via a web browser. After logging into Port, they can upload documents directly into Port. Port can handle up to 20 documents concurrently.

Yes. Port can process data from PDFs or image files. To process an email, Users print to PDF or take a snip or screenshot of the email to upload into Port.

Yes. Port can process data from image files, including snips or screenshots of ecommerce platforms used by dealers.

Yes. Port can read bid and RFP documents that contain requested product specifications and quantities; pricing is returned as zero since bid documents are requesting the dealer provide a price.

Port is typically used by the teams responsible for processing quotes and orders inside a dealership. This often includes designers, project coordinators, order entry specialists, and sales operations teams. By automating manual data entry, Port helps these roles process quotes faster and focus on higher-value work.

No; a Port subscription is for the dealership, and Users can be added, edited or removed seamlessly without worrying about seat limits or additional charges.

Implementation for Port is typically very fast because it does not require complex system integrations. Most dealerships can begin using Port within weeks or even days after initial onboarding. The Cerulean team helps configure your system, train your team and get you started saving time almost immediately.