A Request for Quotation (RFQ) is a formal document used by an organisation to invite suppliers or vendors to submit price quotations for specific goods, materials, equipment, or services. In operations management, an RFQ is an important purchasing and procurement tool because it helps an organisation obtain the required resources at competitive prices while maintaining appropriate quality, delivery, and service standards. It is generally used when the organisation knows exactly what it needs and wants suppliers to provide their prices and terms. The RFQ process normally begins when an organisation identifies a requirement for materials, components, equipment, or services. The purchasing department prepares an RFQ containing detailed information about the requirement. This may include the description and specifications of the product, quantity required, quality standards, delivery location, expected delivery date, packaging requirements, payment terms, warranty conditions, and other contractual requirements. The RFQ is then sent to selected suppliers who are capable of meeting the stated requirements. A major purpose of an RFQ is to obtain comparable quotations from different suppliers. Suppliers respond by providing information such