Dividing a quote into it's individual elements, such as freight, material, etc.
The amount of available machine time and resources that can be used for new projects.
First Index's member-based global outsourcing service. FI Global Source members can post RFQs to suppliers worldwide. For more information, contact BuyerSales@firstindex.com
First Index's free domestic outsourcing service available to buyers who want to post RFQs in the USA and Canada
First Index's member-based sourcing service available to suppliers who want to receive RFQs and contact information from buyers in the USA and Canada
First Index's internet-based sourcing platform for the custom manufacturing industry.
A picture or symbol that represents an object, task, command, or choice users can select by pointing and clicking with a mouse.
A collaborative sourcing system, used by IDEX buyers and suppliers to communicate about RFQs. IDEXQuote is powered by First Index.
The length of time it will take to manufacture and deliver a part.
Non-Disclosure Agreement. A document suppliers sign that protects a buyer's proprietary information. For more about NDAs, contact your account representative.
The completed information about a company, including contacts, capabilities, and manufacturing processes. This information is provided by the company.
An element of your RFQ that separates the individual elements that should be quoted. Quotelines divide out parts, quantities, etc.
An element of your RFQ that separates the individual elements that should be quoted. Quotelines divide out parts, quantities, etc.
Uniform Resource Locator. An Internet address, as well as a standard method of naming files on the Web. A URL begins with a protocol name (such as http), followed by a colon and two forward slashes(//). Next comes the name of the internet server that the file is stored on, followed by directories that hold the file, separated by forward slashes(/). The filename comes last, as shown in the following example: http://www.mycompany.com/whatsnew.htm