A pallet RFQ includes a spec sheet per pallet type, volume and delivery points, commercial terms and a response format. The clearer the RFQ, the closer the bids, and the easier they are to compare.
See also
- Bid leveling
- Adjusting supplier bids to a common basis so they can be compared fairly.
- Take-or-pay
- A commitment to buy a minimum volume or pay for the shortfall.
- Routing guide
- A retailer's or receiver's rulebook for how suppliers must ship to it, including pallet requirements.