Redacted product walkthrough
See how a controlled manufacturing RFQ moves from requirement to decision.
These interface examples use representative, non-customer data but reproduce the live SupplyForge workflow and fields. They show what the buyer and supplier actually control rather than only describing feature names.
1 · RFQ quality review
Find missing manufacturing information before supplier release.
The RFQ builder keeps part, quantity, drawing, material, inspection, delivery and confidentiality information together. Quality prompts flag weaknesses while the buyer can still correct them.
- Part and quantity-break structure.
- Material, process and delivery context.
- Drawing revision and inspection expectations.
- Confidentiality and supplier-visibility controls.
316L valve stem and gland package
Qty: 10 · 50 · 100Selected UK suppliers
Confidentiality requiredAdd surface-finish acceptance and identify the inspection report required with each batch.
2 · Supplier fit and deliberate release
Understand why a supplier matches before giving access to the drawing pack.
Supplier matching combines service, material, geography, approvals, profile strength and availability. The buyer can use the suggested network or select an exact distribution list.
- Explainable match score.
- Country and region restriction.
- Buyer-selected supplier list.
- Capacity and evidence signals.
3 · Confidentiality and file-access evidence
Keep sensitive files behind the authorised workflow.
Private RFQ files are stored outside the public web directory. Authorised downloads are role-checked, supplier access can require confidentiality acceptance, and file delivery is logged without allowing direct static URLs.
- Private storage boundary.
- Confidentiality acceptance record.
- Supplier-specific access decision.
- Download event and timestamp.
4 · Quote normalisation and decision evidence
Compare more than the headline unit price.
SupplyForge keeps price, delivery, validity, payment terms, assumptions and exclusions in the same comparison. The retained Decision Pack records the RFQ context and award rationale.
- Quantity-break comparison.
- Lead time and delivery cost.
- Commercial terms and exclusions.
- Shortlist, award and rationale record.
| Comparison | North Precision | Advanced Turned | Specialist Components |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qty 50 | £41.20 | £38.90 | £43.10 |
| Lead time | 12 days | 18 days | 15 days |
| Inspection | Dimensional report | Certificate only | FAI + report |
| Exclusions | None stated | Material surcharge | Tooling separate |
Buyer shortlisted two suppliers and retained the award rationale with the RFQ and quotation evidence.