RFQ for Co-Man

Packaging RFQ Template for Co-Manufacturers

A complete RFQ gets accurate, comparable quotes fast and avoids re-quotes across many SKUs.

Direct answer

A strong packaging RFQ gives the converter the structure or dieline/artwork (or repeat + color count), the quantity in impressions, and freight/ship-to, per SKU; for multi-SKU programs, quoting shared structures together supports better tiers. Missing inputs are the top cause of slow or non-comparable quotes.
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Buyer diagramTechnical context for packaging rfq template for co-manufacturers.

Why this matters

A complete RFQ gets accurate, comparable quotes fast and avoids re-quotes across many SKUs.

Give every SKU its own row

List item, format, dimensions, current sample or construction, artwork version, annual usage, ordinary order quantity, ship-to location, and timing for each SKU. Mark unknowns instead of copying assumptions across the program.

  • Identify shared specifications and colors.
  • Keep artwork-specific quantities and revisions distinct.
  • Label volumes as forecasts, commitments, or history.
  • Define how orders may be grouped and released.

Ask suppliers to return their assumptions

Make the quantity basis, setup charges, tooling, freight basis, lead-time basis, minimums, and exclusions visible. That creates a reviewable comparison instead of unrelated unit prices.

Boundary: An RFQ does not replace controlled specifications or application validation.

Use the next worksheet

The Multi-SKU RFQ Builder helps carry the known information into a consistent next step. It does not certify technical suitability or guarantee pricing.

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Written byMatt Louie
Published8/12/2026
Last reviewed8/12/2026
Review statusBuyer/procurement education; no technical certification claimed

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