Sending response to a RFQ line

  1. Select RFQ > Console. The Console page is displayed.
    Note: You can filter the data based on the values specified in the Search Criteria section.
  2. Click the View option corresponding to an RFQ for which a bid must be sent. The Response page is displayed.
  3. Review this information in the header section:
    RFQ Number
    The code of the RFQ.
    Line
    The RFQ line number.
    Auction Type
    The type of bidding for the demand (requirements) related to the RFQ line.
    Required Quantity
    The quantity of the part that is required by the customer.
    Line Expiry date
    The date by which the response to the RFQ line must be sent.
    Planned Delivery Date
    The date by which the quantity of the part linked to the RFQ line is required by the customer.
    Response Status
    The status of the RFQ response.
    Ship-To
    The name of the location to which the parts are shipped.
    Source of Origin
    The source for creating the RFQ.
    Part
    The part number.
    Controlled Part
    Indicates whether the part is lot-controlled or serial-controlled.
  4. Review the information in the Additional Information section.
  5. Specify the information in the MPN section:
    MPN
    The manufacturer defined code of the part.
    Manufacturer
    The name of the manufacturer linked to the part.
    Note: This section is displayed only if:
    • A Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) is assigned to the selected part in the integrated ERP.
    • The Enable MPN functionality check box is selected on the Customer Profiles page.
  6. Specify the bid related information for the RFQ line on the Bid tab. See, Specifying the bid information for RFQ line
  7. Specify the payment and delivery terms for the RFQ line on the Additional Supplier Information tab. See, Specifying the delivery and payment terms for an RFQ line
  8. Click the Survey tab. You can use the View option corresponding to the supplier and specify the survey related information on the survey details page that is displayed.
  9. Specify the survey related information.
  10. Click Save or Submit.
  11. Specify the landed costs related to the RFQ line on the Landed Costs tab. See, Defining the landed costs for RFQ line
    Note: This tab is displayed only if the Allow Landed Cost Entry check box is selected on the Customer Profiles page.
  12. Review the buyer comments on the Buyer Notes tab.
  13. Review the delivery related information on the Delivery Schedule tab.
    Note: You can schedule a delivery using the Add option. A window is displayed wherein you can specify the values of Delivery Date, Quantity and UOM.
  14. Click Submit.
  15. Review the price related information on the Price Book tab. A window is displayed wherein you can specify the values of From Quantity, To Quantity and Unit Price.
  16. Click Save.
  17. Review the queries related to the RFQ line on the Questions tab.
  18. Click Save or Publish.
    Note: 
    • You can use the No Bid option to disagree with the buyer bid.
    • You can use the Reopen option to restart bidding for an RFQ line with the Response Status, No Bid.
      Note: This option is displayed only if you access the application as a supplier.
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