U.S. aluminum processor
- Challenge
- Needed a credible equipment path across Asian suppliers without overcommitting to vendors too early.
- Process
- RFQ cleanup, supplier capability screen, technical comparison, and risk review for quotation readiness.
- Deliverable
- Equipment sourcing brief with shortlisted supplier profiles and recommended validation questions.
- Outcome
- Buyer moved into a clearer negotiation phase with a tighter technical scope and fewer supplier mismatches.