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Essays, research, and reporting on manufacturing automation, front-office efficiency, and the future of quoting, order entry, and ERP integration. Written for operations leaders at mid-market US manufacturers.

Industry Trends · April 2026

The Re-Quoting Problem: How Cost Volatility Breaks the Front Office

ISM Prices Index hit 78.3, the highest since June 2022. 55% of execs plan price increases up to 15%. Cost volatility is revealing a quoting infrastructure problem mid-market manufacturers built for stable prices.

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