Specification intake
A dated size and quantity list with mandatory ratings, permitted substitutions and destination market.
From size list to shipment file
Dunlop procurement steps
Use one brief to compare Chinese supplier offers, plan sample and inspection work, and coordinate the shipment handoff.
What each service produces
Supplier comparison
A quote comparison on matching size, tread, packaging, Incoterm, minimum quantity and validity date.
Sample & inspection
An agreed sample plan and a third-party inspection brief covering identification, dimensions and packing checks.
Shipment coordination
A reconciliation of the approved line list, commercial invoice, packing list and cargo marks for the carrier handoff.
How a brief changes the comparison
Illustrative brief / 01
A mixed-size fleet order
A regional fleet asks for steer and drive tires in one order. Split the request by axle position, size and single or dual load index. Before comparing the freight line, check that both quotes use the same units per SKU, packing basis and named destination. If one quote substitutes a drive pattern, mark it as an alternate rather than blending its price into the base offer.
Illustrative brief / 02
A replacement hub with an ABS signal
An aftermarket catalog has two plausible matches against one OE cross reference. Keep the hub flange dimensions, connector, ABS encoder ring type and mounting hardware on separate quote lines. Request a sample drawing or interface evidence before treating the assemblies as interchangeable. A dimensional fit can still leave a wheel speed sensor mismatch.
01Buyer brief
02Supplier quote
03Inspection scope
04Packing record
Sourcing intake
Request a like-for-like comparison
Send the part or size list and identify the price basis you need. The selected supplier confirms MOQ, availability and lead time for the quoted SKU.