← Every exhibit
What belongs in price adjustment cost?
| Cost layer | Work included | Evidence to preserve |
|---|---|---|
| Information | Gather cost, value, competitive, customer, and contract context | Source, cutoff, owner, uncertainty |
| Decision | Model scenarios, choose the change, and approve authority | Rule, approver, scope, date |
| System | Update catalog, billing, CRM, quote, tax, and reporting logic | Version, test, release, rollback |
| Communication | Explain change to sellers, customers, partners, and support | Message, audience, notice, timing |
| Customer response | Answer objections, renegotiate, re-quote, or amend contract | Account, event, exception, owner |
| Review | Reconcile invoice, pocket price, margin, service, and retention | Outcome, window, denominator |
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Reference & Evidence
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