RFQ automation · Electronic component distributors
RFQ Automation for Electronic Component Distributors
Electronic component RFQs look like bills of materials. Many lines carry a full manufacturer part number; others only give a value, package and tolerance. Packaging (reel, cut tape, tray) and quantity matter as much as the part itself.
What these RFQs look like
Illustrative lines, not customer data.
| Customer line | Why it slows quoting |
|---|---|
| CRCW080510K0FKEA x 5,000 | Full MPN, ready for an exact match. |
| 10k 0805 1% x 2,000 | Specs only, no part number. |
| GRM188R71H104KA93D cut tape x 500 | MPN plus a packaging requirement. |
| LM317T x 50 | Generic MPN with several sources. |
Where manual processing breaks
Hundreds of MPNs
BOM-style RFQs carry long lists of exact part numbers that must be looked up one by one.
Spec-only lines
Passive components are often requested by value and package, not by part number.
Packaging and units
Reel versus cut tape changes the item and the price, and it is easy to miss when retyping.
How RFQ Inbox handles it
- Exact MPN matching
A line whose manufacturer part number equals your catalog’s matches at 96, with the evidence shown.
- Technical attributes
When your catalog stores attributes like value and package, spec-only lines match on them and partial matches are flagged.
- Unit differences flagged
If the line’s unit differs from how you sell the item, the candidate says so before anything is exported.
Every match shows its score and evidence, prices come only from your catalog, and reviewed lines export to CSV or XLSX for your ERP. Read the full guide to RFQ automation.
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