Prepare the missing part of the quotation request.

An RFQ is easier to review when uncertainty is named clearly. The buyer may know the quantity but not the unit, have a drawing without a revision or need a document that the catalogue does not yet provide.

Choose the information gap

The tool below suggests questions for a discussion with the person who prepares quotations. It does not calculate a price, recommend a technical specification or send an enquiry. Your choice remains on this page.

Use a fictional example and leave out confidential drawings and personal information. Write down which person can answer the unresolved question and which record should retain the answer. The most useful field is one that changes the next decision, rather than another required box.

Try the proposed workflow

Once the questions are clear, test a complete request and one incomplete request. A buyer should understand what has been received and what still needs review. The staff member should be able to continue without guessing the meaning of a unit, revision or delivery expectation.