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We’ve all seen it: “Manufacturer X or equal.” It feels generous, right? Like we’re keeping the door open for options, collaboration, and creativity. But let’s be honest, “equal” isn’t really possible. No two products are truly identical. They differ in testing methods, warranty terms, composition, performance tolerances, or even the standards they’re certified under. And that’s okay. Those distinctions are what make specifying both an art and a science. When we write “or equa

What purpose does sending a table of contents serve? Does anyone review it? Is it actually used for anything?

While keeping things brief is important, it’s equally important to make sure that what you do say covers all the bases.