Quotes

In DJUST, a quote is a commercial proposal that allows buyers and sellers to structure a transaction before it becomes a confirmed order.

It differs from an order in the following ways:

Criteria	Quote	Order
Status	Commercial proposal pending approval	Validated and registered purchase
Modification	Fully editable (quantities, prices, terms) before approval	Validated and registered purchase
Commitment	None - represents a negotiable offer	Legally and financially binding
Transformation	Can be converted into an order	Triggers fulfillment and invoicing processes

Functional Use Cases

Facilitate B2B negotiation: A quote allows both parties to align on terms before any commitment is made.
Simplify complex purchasing processes: Businesses can request multiple quotes, compare offers, and choose the most suitable one.
Improve control and approval: Some organizations require internal validation before completing a purchase.

A quote can be managed by either the operator or the supplier directly from the back office.
A conversation thread (chat) is available for both parties — visible to the Customer User on the front and to the supplier in the back office.
An email notification system alerts all involved actors (Customer & Supplier) of quote updates and activity.
The supplier can perform the following actions on a quote:
- Modify quantities
- Adjust prices
- Apply specific pricing rules
- Add discounts
- Manage taxes and shipping fees according to each individual request