QUOTE NORMALIZATION
Build a like-for-like factory request using a consistent size, service description, quantity and delivery basis.
Begin with the vehicle or fleet fitment record and a legible reference sidewall. Record whether the tire is for a passenger vehicle, light truck or a commercial axle. Send a row for each size and service description, and identify any staggered fitment. When a driver reports irregular wear, record the position and inspection finding separately from the specification.
Set quantity per size, whether quantities can vary within a mixed shipment, and whether repeat orders should be quoted separately. Ask suppliers to identify minimum order quantities, packaging, production lead time, quote validity and delivery terms. Require a separate field for any proposed specification substitution so it stays visible during review.
Use a shared delivery ZIP code and compare a unit subtotal with the freight, packaging and handling charges the supplier includes. Flag customs duties, insurance or accessorial charges for confirmation when relevant. If one quote ends at origin and another ends at a warehouse, ask for a revised price on a common basis before comparing them.
If two proposals differ in load rating or intended service, route that difference to the technical reviewer before weighing the price. Request supporting product documentation for the size and construction offered. Where the supplier offers a sample, ask what production specification and marking the sample represents.
A per-tire ceiling helps screen sizes individually. A whole-order target allows the buyer to compare different mixes, packaging or phased deliveries. Specify currency and which cost components belong inside the target. Use your preferred supplier tier as a comparison input alongside evidence quality, lead time and minimum quantity.
Use the tire inquiry catalog to identify a family, or submit your quote schedule with an unresolved item flagged.
List any permitted alternatives and the requirements that must stay fixed.
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