Define supplier fit
Clarify specifications, quantities, acceptable alternatives, documentation, destination, and the required delivery window.
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GLOBAL SOURCING
Find the right source. See the whole purchase.
A competitive quote only matters if the supplier, specification, timing, and delivery plan fit. My Source Assist helps your team explore sourcing options and understand the practical tradeoffs before committing.
Discuss your requirementWHERE THE FRICTION STARTS
The lowest unit price may not be the best buying decision
Availability, minimum order quantities, freight, documentation, and delivery responsibilities can change the value of a quote. A useful sourcing comparison makes those assumptions visible alongside the price.
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A practical path forward.
Coordinate comparable quotes
Seek and organize supplier responses, highlighting differences in scope, availability, commercial terms, and assumptions.
Connect sourcing to delivery
Review the shipping approach and estimated delivered cost with the relevant logistics partners before the order is released.
THE BUYER’S PERSPECTIVE
Compare the cost of arrival, not just the cost of the item.
A landed-cost estimate includes the item price plus relevant freight, insurance, duties, taxes, and other charges. Keep estimates dated and identify exclusions; changing rates, classification, and shipment details can change the final cost.
Reference: U.S. International Trade Administration: landed cost ↗IN PRACTICE · ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE
What this can look like.
A team needs an alternative source for a specialized component. MSA coordinates quotes against the same specification and quantity, then highlights availability, delivery assumptions, and estimated landed cost so the buyer can make a more informed choice.
Useful measures to agree together
Qualified options against the requirementQuote completenessEstimated delivered costLead-time confidence
USEFUL ANSWERS
Before we get started.
Can you help with domestic sourcing too?
Yes. The objective is supplier fit. We can review domestic and international options according to the requirement and the agreed sourcing scope.
How should we compare international quotes?
Use a consistent specification, quantity, destination, delivery term, and timing assumption. Compare estimated landed cost as well as unit price.
Can you guarantee a supplier or delivery date?
Availability and delivery depend on the actual requirement and supplier commitments. We clarify those details during sourcing and communicate the assumptions behind each option.
ONE SIMPLE CONNECTIONBring us the purchase.
Bring us the purchase.
Let’s work through the friction.
Tell us what you need, when you need it, and where the process is getting stuck.
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