Buyer scenario
A short part number is not enough for sourcing work. In memory / storage / edge ai RFQs, buyers should confirm package, suffix, date-code policy and lead time before comparing supplier offers.
Relevant RFQ examples on this site include MT41K256M16TW-107 IT:P, MT53E256M32D1KS-046 WT:L, MT29F8G08ABACAWP-IT, MT29F4G08ABADAWP-IT, W25Q128JVSIQ.
Where buyers lose time
Memory and Storage demand often looks simple in a spreadsheet, but the quote can change once package verification, delivery timing and alternative part review begin.
What to confirm first
What to verify before price
Risk review table
| Check | Buyer question | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Package | Does the suffix match the approved BOM? | Verify before price comparison |
| Lead time | Is the delivery date realistic? | Confirm before PO planning |
| Documents | Can the supplier share useful evidence? | Request photos for high-risk lines |
| Alternates | Has engineering approved the change? | Hold quote until reviewed |
How to send the RFQ
BOM review flow
Step 1
Buyer sends full model, quantity and destination
Step 2
SDAK reviews package, suffix and sourcing risk
Step 3
Supplier channels are screened for realistic lead time
Step 4
Buyer receives quote feedback with risk notes
What to send before quotation
- Full orderable part number and manufacturer preference
- Target quantity and delivery destination
- Package, suffix, temperature grade and date-code requirement
- Approved alternates or parts that must not be substituted
- BOM file, photos or previous supplier documents when available
SDAK sourcing workflow
Step 1
Review the part number and package suffix
Step 2
Check realistic lead time and date-code expectations
Step 3
Screen supplier channel and documentation
Step 4
Return quote feedback with risk notes
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