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Tariff Surcharges on Quotes
CPQ & QuotingAugust 2026
Tariff Surcharges on Quotes: How Manufacturers Can Automate Them
Duty, surcharge, and tax are three different numbers. Here is how to calculate a tariff surcharge, put it on the quote, and automate it in your CPQ.
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CPQ Software for Made-to-Order Manufacturers
CPQ & QuotingJuly 2026
CPQ Software for Made-to-Order Manufacturers: How It Actually Works
A look under the hood at what configuration, pricing rules, and quote generation really do day to day.
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Robotic assembly line on a factory floor
AIComing soon
Where AI Actually Pays Off in Manufacturing Operations: A No-Hype Guide
An honest look at where AI genuinely helps, and where simpler automation wins.
Engineer working on complex circuitry
CPQ & QuotingComing soon
Pricing Rules and Approvals: How to Design CPQ Logic for Complex Products
How pricing logic, option rules, and approvals get designed for complex, configured products.
Working on a spreadsheet on a laptop
Workflow AutomationComing soon
From Spreadsheets to Systems: A Manufacturer's Guide to Workflow Automation
What to automate first, what to expect, and the pitfalls when moving off spreadsheets.
Full industrial plant interior
ManufacturingComing soon
Build vs. Buy: A Decision Framework for Operations Software
Cost, fit, speed, and long-term ownership.

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