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Quotes and Orders

Once an RFQ is reviewed and priced, it moves to the Quote Orders tab on your dashboard. Here you can view vendor quotes, review pricing and lead times, and choose to accept or reject each quote.

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Written by Samantha Snyder
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Understanding Quote Statuses

Each quote follows a simple lifestyle with the following statuses:

Status

Description

Quote Issued

The vendor has issued a quote with pricing and terms.

Quote Accepted

The customer has accepted the quote and approved it for production.

Quote Rejected

The customer has rejected the quote; no further action will be taken.

In Production

The quote has been accepted, and manufacturing of the parts is in progress.

Production Complete

Manufacturing is finished; the parts are ready for shipment.

๐Ÿ’ก Tip: You can hover over the Status label to see when the last update occurred โ€” a quick way to check progress without opening the quote details.

Accepting a Quote & Entering a Purchase Order Number

When youโ€™re ready to move forward with a vendorโ€™s quote, you can accept it directly through a system and link it to your purchase order (PO).
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To accept a quote:

  1. Go to Quote Orders > Quote Orders Tab.
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  2. Locate the quote you wish to accept and click the eye icon under Actions column to view details.
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  3. Review the quote information โ€“ including pricing, quantity, and delivery date.
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  4. Click Accept Quote.
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  5. When prompted, enter your Purchase Order Number in the designated field.
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  6. Click Confirm to finalize acceptance.


    Once accepted, the quote will automatically move to the In Production status once the vendor confirms the order on their end.

๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Ensure the PO number matches your companyโ€™s internal purchasing records for easier tracking and reconciliation.

Rejecting a Quote

If you choose not to proceed with a vendorโ€™s quote, you can reject it directly within the portal. This action notifies the vendor that their quote will not move forward.

To reject a quote:

  1. From Quote Orders > Quote Orders Tab, locate the quote you want to reject.

  2. Under the Actions column, click the eye icon to open the quote.
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  3. Click Reject Quote.
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  4. You are required to enter a detailed reason why you need to reject the quote โ€“ for example, โ€œThe Lead Time is too long in order for us to reach our end goal date.โ€
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  5. Click Confirm.

Once rejected, the status will update to Quote Rejected, and no further action is needed.

๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Including a rejection note helps vendors adjust future quotes to better match your requirements.

Tracking Production Status

After a quote is accepted, your order transitions into production. You can track its status in real time through the Production Tracking Dashboard.

To monitor order progress:

  1. Navigate to Quote Orders > Quote Orders Tab.
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  2. Use the Search or Filter tools to locate your active order.
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  3. The Status column will show one of the following:

    • In Production โ€“ Vendor has started manufacturing.
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    • Production Complete โ€“ Production is finished; parts are ready for shipment or pickup.

Click the eye icon to view detailed order information, including production updates, delivery details, and any attached documentation.

๐Ÿ’ก Tip: You can enable email or in-portal notifications to be alerted automatically when an order status changes.

Order History & Accessing Material Certifications & Inspection Reports

All completed orders are archived in the Order History section, allowing you to reference past work, verify details, or download associated documentation.

To view order history:

  1. Go to Quote Orders > Quote Orders Tab.
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  2. Select the Production Complete filter in the drop down status menu, to view finished orders.
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  3. Click the eye icon beside any order to open its record.
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Within the order record, you can:

  • Review full order and quote details.
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  • Download attached Material Certifications or Inspection Reports (if provided by vendor).
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  • View revision and shipment history for traceability.
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  • Review the Activity Timeline in the bottom-right corner to see a log of all order updates, such as status changes, file uploads, and comments.

๐Ÿ’ก Tip 1: The Activity Timeline provides a quick overview of when key actions occurred โ€” ideal for tracking progress or verifying documentation steps.

๐Ÿ’ก Tip 2: Save certification and inspection files to your internal quality folders for easy access during audits or customer requests.

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