The Nature of Customer Quotations   Customer quotations sit at the intersection of sales, operations, and finance. They appear simple on the surface. Price. Availability. Validity.    In practice, they require coordination across systems and teams.    Inventory checks  Pricing approvals  Lead time confirmations  Follow-ups with customers  Revisions and clarifications    Each quote becomes a small exception workflow.    Why Quotes Consume Disproportionate Time   Quotation work