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Workbench / Demo 01

The lowest quote isn't always the lowest cost.

Three suppliers. One purchase decision. Change the numbers to see how freight and delivery time affect your shortlist.

Illustrative demo, not a client project. All suppliers and figures are fictional. This comparison runs in your browser; nothing you enter is sent to us. It uses arithmetic, not an AI model.

Set the purchase brief

Example item: industrial mounting bracket. Currency: INR (₹). All prices exclude tax.

Edit the supplier quotations

Fictional supplier A

North Foundry

Lower unit price. Longer delivery.

Fictional supplier B

Riverbend Components

Higher unit price. Lower freight.

Fictional supplier C

Metro Fabrication

Fastest delivery in this example.

Your comparison

Landed cost here = quantity × unit price + total freight. Excludes GST, duties, insurance, payment terms, quality risk and other charges. Lead times are supplier estimates, not delivery guarantees.

Make the decision visible.

A lower unit price can disappear into freight. A cheaper order can also miss your deadline. This small tool makes both trade-offs visible before you shortlist suppliers.

Bring us the messy version.

Need to compare your own spreadsheet formats, flag missing terms or keep an approval trail? Share the workflow through our Problem Desk. Please use a redacted example rather than confidential quotations.

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Explore the proposed pilot

View the supplier quotation pilot scope →

Scope and data handling are agreed before a project starts. Historical client work is listed separately from these demonstrations.

SUPPLIER QUOTATION COMPARISON GUIDE

How to compare supplier quotations fairly

First make sure each supplier is quoting the same item, specification, quantity, unit and currency. A lower unit price alone does not tell you which offer meets your requirements.

  1. Check the basis: distinguish each, box, pack and batch. Flag missing or ambiguous units.
  2. List stated charges: record freight and other explicitly quoted charges. Keep tax treatment separate unless every quote uses the same basis.
  3. Check delivery: compare the promised date with your required date, then review payment terms and quote validity.
  4. Resolve gaps: ask suppliers about omitted items or charges before deciding.

A fictional worked example

For 100 identical items in INR, Supplier A quotes ₹120 each plus ₹500 freight: ₹12,500 before any tax. Supplier B quotes ₹118 each plus ₹900 freight: ₹12,700 before any tax. On these stated inputs, A is ₹200 lower despite the higher unit price. Missing charges, different specifications or delivery constraints can change the decision.

The interactive Workbench uses fictional inputs and calculations. It does not read uploaded PDF quotations or make a purchasing decision for you.

Download a supplier quote comparison checklist (CSV) · Review the manufacturing workflow · See the proposed quotation pilot scope