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Sales BOM vs Cost BOM: The CPQ Trick That Unlocks Margin Growth
Customers buy outcomes. Finance buys parts. When your CPQ shows one list to both, you invite margin erosion. It’s time to separate your Sales BOM from your Cost BOM.
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