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Pre-Order Model 3
Contract Manufacturer Quote Process, Pre-2000 Version A
Buyer provides assembly information to the contract manufacturer for a quote. The contract manufacturer explodes the assembly and sends Request for Quote (RFQ) to the supplier for components that are not provided by the buyer.


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Step Description
1. (Optional) Buyer sends an RFQ for an assembly
2. Buyer sends bill of material for assembly to the contract manufacturer
3. The contract manufacturer sends the RFQ to supplier for components
4. Seller responds to RFQ
5. CM sends the quote for the assembly to the Buyer
6. (Optional) Buyer transmits the contract award to contract manufacturer for the assembly
7. (Optional) The Contract manufacturer transmits the contract award to the seller for components


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