Cirql is an embedded technology partner that deploys US-based forward-deployed engineers directly onto industrial teams. Serving manufacturers, distributors, and field service companies with between $5 million and $100 million in revenue, Cirql builds custom operational software including CRM, inventory management, quoting tools, and outreach systems on a monthly retainer basis.
How It Works
Cirql begins with a field diagnostic that maps how work gets done across every level of the organization from operators to executives. Forward-deployed engineers then embed on-site for one week to observe workflows, identify bottlenecks, and ship the highest-impact fixes first. After deployment the team remains on retainer to handle unlimited additional requests from anyone in the company, including custom integrations, workflow automations, and AI agents. The company describes its model as delivering hours back to the best people rather than delivering software.
Key Capabilities
- Custom tool development: bespoke software built to match each client language, handoffs, and operational quirks rather than generic templates or off-the-shelf products
- Core operational systems: pre-filled CRM preloaded with leads in each territory, real-time inventory tracking across multiple locations with low-stock alerts, quoting software that pulls catalog and applies pricing rules automatically, and multi-channel outreach for email, LinkedIn, and phone campaigns
- Workflow automation: automated RFQ processing, data entry and validation from documents and emails, vendor pricing lookups, and approval routing
- AI-powered agents: custom AI voice agents for customer inquiries that provide answers, take notes, and follow up via email or SMS, plus automated quote generation from RFP emails
- ERP and CRM integrations: tools that connect with legacy systems including AS/400, SAP, and portal-based ERPs without requiring replacement of existing infrastructure
Use Cases
- Sales teams at precision manufacturers automate quoting by dragging in CAD files to generate branded PDFs with customer-tier pricing in under four minutes, enabling faster response times against competitors
- Procurement departments replace manual vendor email chains with automated RFQ distribution, parsed reply comparison, and late-vendor nudges, reducing sourcing cycles from days to hours
- Field service operations close jobs from mobile devices with automatic ERP sync of photos, parts used, and signatures, reducing invoicing from days to under an hour
- Marketing departments automate social media scheduling, competitor analysis, and performance reporting alongside content generation from existing video and blog material
Pricing
Cirql operates on a monthly retainer model starting at $10,000 per month with a three-month minimum commitment. The retainer covers unlimited requests, a full embedded team of engineers, designers, and strategists, all products and custom builds, on-site visits, and training. A scoped engagement option is available for well-defined projects. Clients own all code, data, and infrastructure with no lock-in or proprietary platforms. Cirql describes itself as less than the cost of a full-time hire with output exceeding that of a department.
Privacy and Security
Cirql maintains SOC 2 compliance and CASA Tier 3 certification with state-of-the-art encryption. All tools run on client infrastructure and data remains in the client environment with strict data sovereignty protections.
