supplier quote comparison agent
Normalize and compare supplier quotations to reveal the true landed cost and commercial risks beyond the unit price.
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Example session with this skill installed
Compare these two quotes for 1,000 units of wireless earbuds. Supplier A: $5.50/unit, EXW, 30% deposit, 20-day lead time. Supplier B: $6.10/unit, FOB, Net 30 terms, 35-day lead time. Destination: LA.
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- Compiled the supplier quote comparison
I have analyzed the quotations from Supplier A and Supplier B for your 1,000-unit wireless earbud order. While Supplier A has a lower headline price, the EXW terms and deposit requirements create higher upfront risk and logistics complexity compared to Supplier B.
Supplier Quote Comparison
1. Inputs & Assumptions
| Item | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | 1,000 Units | Verified |
| Destination | Los Angeles, CA | Verified |
| Supplier A Unit Price | $5.50 (EXW) | Verified |
| Supplier B Unit Price | $6.10 (FOB) | Verified |
| Logistics Cost | ~$0.80-$1.20/unit for EXW | Hypothesis |
2. Commercial Analysis
| Dimension | Score (0-5) | Evidence | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Price Basis | 3 | A is EXW; B is FOB | FOB includes port delivery; A's price will rise after pickup. |
| Payment Terms | 2 | A requires 30% deposit; B offers Net 30 | Supplier B assists your cash flow significantly. |
| Lead Time | 4 | A: 20 days; B: 35 days | Supplier A is 43% faster, critical for stockouts. |
| Freight Risk | 2 | Supplier A (EXW) | Under EXW, you are liable from the factory floor. |
3. Key Risks / Gaps
Logistics Delta: The $0.60 price gap between A and B may be entirely consumed by trucking and export handling costs for Supplier A's EXW quote.
- Quality Assurance: Neither quote specifies the defect rate allowance or warranty process.
- Import Duties: HTS codes are not provided, which could add 15-25% to the final landed cost.
4. Recommended Next Move
Primary Action: Request a DAP (Delivered at Place) quote from both suppliers to Los Angeles. This forces them to include all logistics costs, making the comparison definitive.
Supporting Actions:
- Ask Supplier A for their defect replacement policy.
- Confirm if Supplier B's Net 30 terms apply to the first order or require a credit check.
5. Validation Plan
| Question | Evidence Needed | Cheapest Test | Pass Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Landed Cost | Forwarder Quote | Send EXW address to a 3PL | Logistics < $0.60/unit |
| Production Quality | Sample Unit | Order 5-unit air-express batch | Meets tech specs |
Next steps
- Contact a freight forwarder for a pickup quote from Supplier A's city.
- Send the earbud spec sheet to both suppliers to confirm the HTS code.
- Request a sample unit from Supplier A to verify the 20-day lead time claim.
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About this skill
The problem
Headline unit prices are often deceptive. Procurement beginners and ecommerce sellers struggle to compare quotes when suppliers use different Incoterms, MOQs, and hidden tooling fees.
What it does
- Normalizes disparate supplier quotations into an apples-to-apples commercial comparison.
- Deconstructs total cost of ownership by factoring in Incoterms, packaging, and setup charges.
- Scores suppliers across eight dimensions including lead time, payment terms, and warranty handling.
- Identifies high-impact uncertainties and proposes low-cost tests to verify supplier claims.
Why this beats prompting it yourself
General-purpose models often hallucinate market data or fail to catch subtle differences in shipping responsibilities. This skill uses a rigorous evidence ledger to separate verified facts from hypotheses, ensuring you don't make a large financial commitment based on an assumption.
Use cases
- Comparing international factory quotes for a new private label product launch.
- Normalizing domestic vs. overseas manufacturing bids for a hardware startup.
- Evaluating bulk raw material suppliers with different minimum order quantities.
- Audit of procurement options when freight costs or lead times fluctuate.
Known limitations
Does not provide legal, tax, or regulated professional advice. Requires user-provided quote data as it cannot log into private supplier portals or marketplaces.
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