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Industrial RFQ checklist: what to align before requesting quotations

Build more comparable supplier quotations by aligning scope, quantities, quality requirements, tooling, lead times and commercial assumptions.

Build more comparable supplier quotations by aligning scope, quantities, quality requirements, tooling, lead times and commercial assumptions.

Requirement

Part or assembly description, controlled specifications when appropriate, material, revision and critical characteristics.

Volumes

Prototype quantity, ramp-up quantities, annual volume, order frequency and expected program duration.

Quality

Required certifications, PPAP / FAI or inspection expectations, traceability and documentation.

Commercial

Currency, Incoterm, payment terms, tooling ownership, NRE, packaging and quote validity.

Timing

Quote deadline, sample timing, tooling lead time, production lead time and requested start of supply.

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