Built for manufacturing teams

Handle RFQs with more clarity and control

RFQ Assistant is an RFQ inbox built for manufacturing teams. It turns email and attachment content into structured workflow data, highlights missing information, and helps prepare the next response.

How it works
sync_alt Runs alongside your current process
verified_user Your team approves every outgoing response
RFQ Assistant request overview
Compatible with
mail Gmail · Outlook · IMAP
description PDF · DOCX · XLSX · CSV
deployed_code STEP/STP · DWG · DXF
api CRM/ERP handoff
Inbox view with RFQ emails mixed with normal communication and attachments

A messy inbox slows RFQ handling and first response

RFQs often get buried inside normal email threads and mixed attachments. Before the team finds the files, re-enters the data, checks what is missing, and hands the RFQ to the next person, both time and visibility are lost. When the next step slips, the opportunity can slip with it.

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    Manual re-entry from email and attachments into spreadsheets or ERP

    Important information stays scattered across PDFs, spreadsheets, and technical files.

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    Missing information shows up only when someone is already preparing the reply

    That slows both intake and quote preparation and increases the risk of delay.

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    RFQ status is not visible in one place

    Without a clear workflow, it is hard to see who needs to review what and what happens next.

Everything around the RFQ in one place

Inbox, attachments, RFQ status, and extracted data stay together so the team can immediately see what arrived, what is missing, and how to move forward.

Missing information highlighted in the RFQ Assistant overview

Missing information is visible immediately

The overview makes it clear what still needs to be confirmed or completed before the team starts preparing a response.

Response drafting mode in RFQ Assistant

Response drafting by workflow mode

RFQ Assistant helps generate, edit, or extend the next response depending on whether you are preparing a clarification request or a quote reply.

Supported attachment formats

RFQ Assistant works with the documents, spreadsheets, and technical files that usually arrive with RFQs. CAD files are used for metadata, technical context, and follow-up review.

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PDF and Word documents
PDF and DOCX attachments for standard RFQ documents and text content.
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Excel and CSV files
XLSX and CSV inputs for line items, quantities, due dates, and other RFQ data.
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ZIP packages
ZIP attachments are processed when they contain supported files inside.
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CAD files
STEP / STP, DWG, and DXF for metadata, technical context, and follow-up review.

Fits into your current workflow

You do not need to replace the way your team already handles RFQs. RFQ Assistant does not replace pricing decisions or the full quoting process. It helps organize RFQs, prepare the inputs, and reduce manual admin work.

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Start by connecting the inbox where RFQs arrive

We support Gmail, Outlook, and other common inbox setups.

Inbox connection in RFQ Assistant
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RFQs are detected and added to a structured workflow

RFQs in the inbox are identified, added to the application, and turned into a structured overview for the team.

Detected RFQ in RFQ Assistant
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The team reviews what is missing and prepares the next response

The team can see what still needs to be clarified, and RFQ Assistant helps prepare the next reply. Final sending always stays under team control.

Clarification draft in RFQ Assistant
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Each RFQ has clear status, owner, and internal context

Each RFQ shows the current status, the owner, and shared internal notes in one place.

RFQ status and team context in RFQ Assistant
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Clean output for the next step

RFQ Assistant prepares structured RFQ data that the team can review, export, or pass into the next step. Your CRM, ERP, and internal process stay part of the workflow.

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Key RFQ data, structured and ready

Instead of searching across emails and attachments, your team sees the important RFQ data in one application, with a clear view of what arrived, what is missing, and what happens next.

RFQ overview

RFQ - machined pump skid plates, attached STEP files

From: liam.carter@hydroworks-skids.nl

Due: May 30, 2026

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Missing information

Tolerance or surface finish is missing (Machined base plate 20 mm).

Tolerance or surface finish is missing for the machined base plate. The relevant standard is also missing, along with part of the surface requirements on additional line items.

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Part number Description Material Tolerance Surface Process Standard Due date Quantity Unit
SKID-PLATE-20MMMachined base plate 20 mmS355--machiningEN 100252026-05-308pcs
SKID-GUSSET-12MMLaser-cut stiffener 12 mmS355--laser_cuttingEN 100252026-05-3032pcs
SKID-RAIL-80X40Machined support rail 80x40S355+/-0.20 mm-machiningEN 100252026-05-3016pcs
SKID-SHIM-3MMShim set 3 mm, zinc platedS235JR-Zinc platedlaser_cuttingEN 100252026-05-3064pcs
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Key data in one place

RFQ Assistant processes the RFQ email and attached documents, then presents the key data in a structured interface with export options.

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Missing information stands out

RFQ Assistant flags missing information based on what matters for your workflow.

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Each RFQ has status and ownership

It is clear who owns the review, what is waiting for clarification, and which step the RFQ is currently in.

What improves in practice

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Less manual re-entry

Emails and attachments are processed into a structured view instead of being manually copied between tools.

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Faster next step

The team sees earlier whether the RFQ is ready for a first response or whether something still needs clarification.

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Fewer RFQs lost in the inbox

Each RFQ has clear status, owner, and internal context so nothing stays buried in the inbox.

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Missing information is caught earlier

You do not need to wait until late in quote preparation to discover that something important is missing.

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More control

It is clear what is new, what is waiting for review, and which stage the RFQ is in.

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Support for the next reply

RFQ Assistant helps prepare the RFQ workflow and the next response, but pricing and final decisions stay with your team.

check_circle What RFQ Assistant is

  • An RFQ inbox and workflow product for manufacturing teams
  • A product designed for structured RFQ handling
  • A clearer way to see RFQs and move to the next step

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  • An all-purpose ERP or CRM
  • A generic AI tool without RFQ context
  • An autonomous agent that handles RFQs on its own

Where it fits best

RFQ Assistant is built primarily for manufacturing companies where RFQs arrive by email and processing them still takes too much manual work.

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CNC machining

Teams where RFQs often arrive by email with attachments and require a fast first response.

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Sheet metal fabrication

Teams where RFQs arrive with attachments and create too much manual preparation work.

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Plastic injection molding

Manufacturers where RFQ handling and attachment review still depend on too much manual work.

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Industrial suppliers

Suppliers with higher RFQ volume who need better operational visibility.

Beyond these segments, RFQ Assistant also fits other teams where RFQs arrive by email and still require manual handling.

What happens in the workflow review

We start with your current workflow and show how RFQ Assistant can turn one RFQ into a structured, review-ready output.

Step 01

Choose a time

Choose a meeting time and leave only basic contact details. No preparation is needed in advance.

Booking
Step 02

Workflow walkthrough

We can use sample data for the walkthrough. If it makes sense to use an anonymized or real RFQ, we will agree on that after booking.

~ 20 min
Step 03

Guided pilot

If the fit is there, we can continue with a narrowly scoped pilot. It typically runs for 2 to 4 weeks alongside your current process.

2–4 weeks
Step 04

Review

After the pilot, we review the outcome together and decide on the next step.

Next step

Frequently asked questions

See RFQ Assistant on a workflow like yours

Choose a time for a short call. No preparation is needed in advance. We will show how RFQ Assistant handles an RFQ and decide together whether it fits your current process.

What happens next