FOB and CIF quotations are not interchangeable labels for the same purchase. Buyers should compare the named product, quantity, packing, origin, destination, logistics assumptions, and commercial conditions before judging which offer is lower.
Questions to resolve
| Question | What to check | Useful output |
|---|---|---|
| Which product is quoted? | Model, materials, components, and carton version | Comparable product scope |
| Which quantity applies? | Model, color, fabric, and mixed-order basis | MOQ and volume basis |
| Which term applies? | Named origin, destination, route, and responsibility split | Incoterm scope |
| Which conditions apply? | Currency, payment, timing trigger, and exclusions | Commercial comparison sheet |
Use the information in sequence
Use one written brief for every supplier and place FOB or CIF details in a separate section from the product specification. This prevents a logistics assumption from being mistaken for a difference in sofa construction or packaging.
Keep the decision evidence
Retain the supplier quotation, product reference, commercial conditions, and any freight assumptions with date and route context. Destination-specific requirements should be confirmed by the buyer and relevant advisers.
Use the quotation and Incoterm checklist, the FOB pricing reference, and the catalog. Share the comparable brief through Quick Quote.
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