Do suppliers need to change how they send quotes?

Suppliers can use the supported email and communication workflow. LineNow helps structure the replies for review, while the buyer checks the extracted details before making a decision.

Does the system automatically choose the cheapest supplier?

The buyer reviews supplier offers and makes the award decision. Price is considered alongside quantity, MOQ, lead time, terms, substitutions, and the original requirement.

Who reviews requests before sourcing?

The owner or Procurement reviews requests directly at the business unit. They can start sourcing without a separate requisition approval step.

What happens when only part of the order arrives?

Record the quantity received against the PO and retain the goods receipt and any differences. The remaining quantity stays visible for follow-up.

Compare supplier quotes. Follow the order to receipt.

Send suppliers the same specification. Compare complete quotes, choose an offer, and follow the purchase through receiving.

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Stockroom colleagues inspecting gloves and safety supplies

Start with a request suppliers can quote.

Give suppliers the same specification, quantity, destination, and needed date. The owner or Procurement reviews the request before sourcing.

Full LineNow purchase requisitions dashboard with requests, quantities and review status

Compare the whole supplier offer.

Compare price, freight, and arrival dates against the same requirement. The buyer reviews the complete terms before awarding the order.

Full LineNow quote comparison dashboard with supplier offers, prices and delivery terms

Turn the award into received stock.

Turn the reviewed quote into a supplier PO. Record receipts and keep short deliveries open for follow-up.

Full LineNow Incoming Inventory with supplier packs, delivery dates and orders awaiting receipt

Read competing offers beside the original requirement.

LineNow keeps supplier offers and quoted terms in the RFQ workspace. Review quantities, tiers, MOQs, and lead times before accepting an offer, while the supplier conversation remains accessible.

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LineNow steel bearing quote comparison with two supplier prices, minimum quantities, lead times, and terms

Keep responsibilities clear from request to receipt.

Requesters: Specify the item and destination. Include quantities and needed dates so buyers can source accurately.
Owners: Assign Procurement access to the business unit so buyers can work on requests directly.
Buyers: Invite suppliers, review extracted quote details, select the offer, and manage the PO and supplier changes.
Stockroom staff: Check deliveries, record goods receipts and differences, and keep current and incoming stock visible.

Frequently asked questions.

Connect sourcing to the next task.

QuickBooks

Carry the reviewed purchase into accounting.

What belongs in an RFQ?

Prepare specifications that produce comparable supplier quotes.

Procurement product

See the broader requisition, purchasing, and inventory capabilities.

Know your costs. Buy with confidence.

Look beyond the quoted item price. Keep freight, other charges, and delivery details close at hand when reviewing a purchase.

See what’s inside

Bring a request and two supplier quotes.

Keep the supplier comparison, purchasing decision, and goods receipt together.

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