Track Vendor Responses to Your RFQs and Compare Bids
Run cleaner sourcing by sending RFQs, tracking which vendors respond, and compiling their bids into a clear comparison for decision-making.
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Send the RFQ
Add a
Gmailnode distributing the RFQ to your vendor list and logging it in Airtable. - 2
Capture Responses
Add a
Gmail Triggermatching replies to vendors and anOpenAInode extracting price and terms. - 3
Track Who Responded
Add an
Airtablenode recording each bid and flagging non-responders. - 4
Compile the Comparison
Add a step building a side-by-side bid comparison for the buyer.
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Activate and Test
Activate the workflow and simulate vendor replies. Confirm bids are captured and compared.
Frequently asked questions
What about non-responders?
Send a reminder before the deadline so you get a full picture before deciding.
Can I weight beyond price?
Include lead time and terms in the comparison so you choose on total value, not just price.
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