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Quoting & Promising
Quoting & Promising
What Makes a Promise Date Credible in EDGEBIC
A credible promise date is one the shop can keep. See how EDGEBIC builds a quote date from real load, real work hours, and the finish-by direction that answers the customer.
July 31, 20268 min read
Quoting & Promising
Quoting & Promising
Why Quote Against Real Capacity in EDGEBIC (Not a Lead-Time Rule of Thumb)
A quote priced against your real shop load beats a fixed lead-time rule. See how EDGEBIC simulates a promise date that already accounts for every job on the floor.
July 31, 20268 min read