Buyer tool
Quote Readiness Checklist
See what is ready and what would make the next supplier conversation more useful. Missing information is normal.
Quote readiness0% documented
This describes useful information present. It is not a technical approval, quote commitment, or manufacturing qualification.
Ready
Still useful to gather
- product
- format
- dimensions
- annual usage
- order quantity
- artwork or color estimate
- ship-to location
- timing
- current sample/specification
- machine or filling method
When to use it
Use it before sending a new-project, second-source, or current-package RFQ.
What you need
- Product and format
- Dimensions and volumes
- Artwork or current evidence
- Ship-to, timing, and filling method
Worked example
A buyer may have a product, package, annual usage, ship-to location, and current sample while dimensions and artwork remain open.
Common mistakes
- Calling the percentage technical approval
- Guessing missing structure details
- Waiting for perfect information before asking a useful question
Buyer questions
Do I need 100% before contacting Matt?
No. The checklist organizes discovery. Send what you have and label unknowns accurately.