{"id":9412,"date":"2022-06-06T13:23:10","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T11:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/printor.pl\/?p=9412"},"modified":"2022-09-06T14:42:03","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T12:42:03","slug":"how-to-prepare-a-correct-rfq-for-an-ems-provider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/printor.pl\/en\/how-to-prepare-a-correct-rfq-for-an-ems-provider\/","title":{"rendered":"How to prepare a correct RFQ for an EMS provider?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How to prepare a correct RFQ for an EMS provider?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Selecting an EMS provider<\/strong> is a fairly difficult process \u2013 some say it is one of the hardest \u2013 and you\u2019d be well advised to spend some time on it to get it right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why?<\/strong> Because it has a significant impact on correct production, which, in turn, affects the performance of your business. To find the EMS provider, you have to prepare a request for quotation. How to prepare an RFQ to avoid disruptions and misunderstandings? Make sure to clarify all technical issues and include all relevant business information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A request for quotation (RFQ)<\/strong> is a document where the company requests external suppliers to provide a quotation for the delivery of a specific order. In our case, this refers to the production of printed circuit boards together with assembly and additional services as part of electronics manufacturing services. What should be included in the RFQ and how to prepare for sending a request?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What should you know before sending a request for quotation (RFQ)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before sending an RFQ<\/strong>, make sure to get as much information about the EMS provider as possible. Start by looking through their websites and social media profiles. Make sure to not only check the services offered and the terms of sale but also check if the knowledge they provide is up to date. Information about the operations of the manufacturer can also be glimpsed in the answers to FAQs, if any. You should also verify the business aspects, such as, for instance, the size of the company, number of years in business, previous clients, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you are checking what the supplier has to offer<\/strong>, make sure to carefully verify the provided services. You should look for a supplier with a comprehensive range of services to avoid having to qualify another company when you want to develop your business and extend the scope of your cooperation. When can you say that a supplier provides comprehensive service? When the offered services include: PCB design, surface assembly (SMT), through-hole assembly (THT) and component maintenance \u2013 procurement, electronics tests, final assembly, PCB production, prototypes and additional services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First contact will also be very important during the choice of the supplier \u2013 the first talks can be used to evaluate aspects such as customer service quality, which is a very important factor considering the challenges currently faced by the electronics industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before submitting any details of the order, make sure to sign an NDA, i.e., a non-disclosure agreement. This will give you the confidence that the company will keep the business secrets and that all the information you provide will be processed only to prepare the RFQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, if you want to make sure that the supplier you find will actually meet your expectations, you might want to meet them on-site, at their office, and request an initial audit. This way, you will be able to find out about their processes and manufacturing services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Information, materials and files required to quickly prepare the RFQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What information will you need to prepare an RFQ?<\/strong> Business information and information concerning the project. In addition to the most basic details, business information may include the following (among others):<\/p>\n\n\n\n