Decode the 65% Quote Spread: A Forensic Framework for Transparent CNC Turning RFQs and Total Cost Control
CNC turning procurement managers receive quotes that are typically all over the place; there can be a 40–70% spread in pricing for what seems like a simple identical part. In effect, the price variance is so high that the lowest quote could well be masking serious risk factors. This is largely due to the opacity of quotes, which usually come without any explanation or transparency into the underlying cost drivers such as machining cycle times per feature and material utilization, let alone quality measures.