BEFORE YOU ENQUIRE
Build a useful request, line by line.
One part or a complete bill of materials: use the same level of precision for every line. Mark unknown details clearly rather than guessing.
- Manufacturer + full part number
- Include the complete ordering code and every suffix. Add a manufacturer product link or datasheet when available.
- Quantity + packing
- State units per line, minimum useful quantities, preferred packing and whether split deliveries can be considered.
- Required date + destination
- Give the delivery country and the date the components are needed at their destination.
- Condition + documentation
- List any date-code limits, traceability documents, inspection requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Alternatives policy
- Say whether alternatives may be proposed. Identify substitutions already approved by your engineering team.
