Suppliers, scorecards & RFQs

Supplier directory

Suppliers carry a code (SUP-0001), contact details and an active/inactive status. Each supplier accumulates scorecards — per-period 0–100 ratings for on-time delivery, quality and responsiveness — with running averages shown in the directory and on Reports.

RFQ lifecycle

1. Create an RFQ (RFQ-0001) and add line items — free text or linked to items — with quantities, units and an optional internal target price (never shown to suppliers).
2. Send it: flip the status to sent.
3. Invite quotes: adding a supplier's quote row to the RFQ is the invitation — that supplier now sees the RFQ in their portal. You can also key in quotes received by email on the supplier's behalf.
4. Compare: the RFQ page lays quotes out side by side with per-line prices and computed totals (incomplete quotes are marked).
5. Award: pick the winning quote. The RFQ closes, the winner is recorded, and all quotes freeze.

Statuses run draft → sent → quoted → awarded, with cancelled as an exit.