Procurement Guide

How to Compare Factory Quotes

Use a standardized checklist to evaluate candidate factories and quotes.

Verify specifications and versions

Please confirm that each quote corresponds to the same version of the product specifications and quantities.

Explicit Scope of Coverage

Verify samples, packaging, quality inspections, delivery responsibilities, and other project assumptions with each candidate factory.

Confirm Next Step

Please provide a written explanation of any discrepancies and proceed only after confirming the scope. The lowest quote alone is not sufficient to determine production suitability.

Confirm the following before proceeding with the project

Document requirements and mutually agreed-upon acceptance criteria prior to production.

Points to NoteWritten Confirmation Content
Product SpecificationsDrawings, Materials, Tolerances, and Applicable Standards
Terms and ConditionsQuantity, Unit Price, Currency, and Payment Terms
Quality and DeliveryPrototyping, Inspection Scope, Packaging, and Destination

How can you determine if a factory meets your project requirements?

Please confirm production capacity, samples, and product specifications with the factory based on the specific project. Contact MakersCN for assistance with communication and coordination.

How are service fees determined?

After submitting the project scope, the operations team will confirm the applicable fees and payment arrangements before services begin.

Continue exploring

How to Plan a Factory Tour
Organize production verification questions into a workable site visit itinerary.
How to Prepare a Factory Inquiry
Organize your product requirements clearly to help factories assess their ability to meet your production needs.