by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most shops quote work that starts and finishes under one roof. But as digital manufacturers grow — or partner with other bureaus to fill capacity — jobs increasingly split across two or more facilities. One site prints, another machines. One cuts sheet metal, another...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most shop owners know the feeling: an RFQ lands in your inbox on Monday morning. By the time you’ve pulled material costs, checked machine availability, calculated setup time, and formatted a professional quote, it’s Thursday. The customer has already...
by Chris Anjel | Jul 13, 2026 | Materials & Pricing, Quoting & Estimating
Every RFQ feels like an opportunity. But quoting takes time, and time spent estimating a job you’ll never win — or shouldn’t want — is time stolen from work that pays. The best shops don’t quote everything. They qualify first.Here are the questions...
