Insights
Practical answers for the next supplier question.
Short notes on product briefs, RFQs, quote fields and the questions that remain after a supplier replies.
Why three China supplier quotes may not be comparable
A lower number is not automatically a lower price when suppliers quote different quantities, processes or commercial terms.
Read the note →What to include before asking a Chinese supplier for a quote
A short pre-RFQ checklist for buyers who have a drawing, sample, photos or only an early product description.
Read the note →Why ‘not confirmed’ belongs in a supplier comparison
Leaving an unanswered field visible is often more useful than making a neat table look complete.
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