Electronics buyers send a list of parts or a device specification, and receive quotes that substitute, bundle and quote different quantities. Without a revision, an approved-alternates rule and a source-type column, the answers cannot be lined up. This page explains how an RFQ for devices or parts is built, and how the quotes are compared line by line.
The RFQ lists each line with manufacturer part number, revision and the alternates you accept. Suppliers answer per line, and you pass their answers in. The matrix shows what was quoted against what was asked, with substitutions marked, and whether the source is the maker, a catalogue distributor or a broker.
Lines that no supplier covers at the stated identity are listed as uncovered and are not filled with near matches.
The exact code, and a flag if different from the one requested.
As stated, with the rule you set for acceptable ranges.
Where the answer says the part comes from: the maker, a distributor or a broker, in the words the supplier uses.
Quoted quantity against your need, with any minimum package or order.
Shown as stated by the supplier; no delivery date is predicted.
Payment terms, validity and return conditions as written.
Line coverage matters first, and a supplier covering most lines is compared with split-sourcing across several.
Condition and warranty wording take the place of revision, and are standardised in the sheet.
Alternate parts are brought forward in the RFQ so quotes show what each supplier can offer in place.
Ready to send to the suppliers you choose.
Line by line, with substitutions and uncovered lines marked.
Questions per supplier before a decision.
Research reports what can be established from public and provided sources. It is not a guarantee about a counterparty's future conduct and not legal advice.
No. Testing and incoming inspection are outside the service.
No. The source type is recorded; authenticity cannot be established from a quote.
No. Pricing research benchmarks published prices; this compares actual quotes to an RFQ.
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