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01Need GateShould you buy at all?
02Spend CeilingHow much is enough?
03AllocationWhere should the next dollar go?
04SubstitutePreserve the benefit, cut the cost.
05TimingNow, later, or never?
06EvidenceWhat does trustworthy proof show?
07LifecycleWhat will the value look like later?
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