RFQ sourcing for furniture & homeware buyers
Upload a product. Get decision-ready factory options.
Upload a product image and basic specs (5–10 minutes). We run a highly structured RFQ against a curated network of 500+ carefully selected factories in Asia and beyond and return a decision-ready report with 2–4 serious options – so you don’t have to sift through 40+ raw, unstructured quotes.
Margin impact
+10–20% margin uplift
Time saved
Up to ~80% less sourcing time
Alignment
Independent & buyer-paid only
No logins. No marketplace spam. Fixed project fee. Buyer-paid only – no factory commissions.
From image to RFQ report
Buyer-paid only
You upload (≈5–10 min)
Product image
Basic specs & target window
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RFQ report – Sofa “Hero SKU”
2–4 factories
| Factory | Purchase | Margin | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | €104 | +18% | Low |
| B | €111 | +11% | Low–med |
| C | €117 | +6% | Med |
Recommendation: Factory A – strongest purchase cost & risk profile for a SKU with strategic volume.
500+ vetted factories in Asia & beyond
Not a marketplace – no public RFQs
Contracts, POs & payments stay between you and the factory
TL;DR – in short for busy buyers
If you already buy furniture or homeware from Asia and your factories haven’t been benchmarked in a while, RFQ Ready turns one product image and basic specs into a decision-ready RFQ report. You get 2–4 serious factory options, purchase cost comparison and a clear risk overview – not 40 noisy quotes in Excel.
Typical uplift: +10–20% margin on RFQ-run SKUs
Up to ~80% less RFQ time vs doing it in-house
Independent & buyer-paid only – no factory commissions
RFQ snapshot
What your RFQ report looks like.
A structured, decision-ready document you can stand behind in front of your team and CFO – not a collection of raw quotes.
Product: Upholstered chair “Hero SKU”
Channel: EU retail
Forecast: 35,000 units/year
| Factory | Purchase cost | Lead time | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory A | €43.80 | 10–12 w | Low |
| Factory B | €47.40 | 8–10 w | Low–med |
| Factory C | €49.20 | 10–12 w | Med |
Each option is scored on purchase cost, quality, delivery, certifications/compliance (e.g. REACH, EN, FSC) and communication – with a clear recommendation and backup scenario.
Each RFQ report typically includes:
Start with an RFQ on a product
- 2–4 shortlisted factories – screened on fit, not just lowest quote.
- Factory purchase price comparison for your chosen terms (FOB/EXW/DAP etc.) and lanes.
- Lead times and capacity notes for your forecast and phasing.
- Risk grid for quality, delivery, certifications/compliance (e.g. REACH, EN, FSC, EUDR) and communication.
- Recommendation section with trade-offs you can show internally.
Want to see a real-life example? Ask for a sample RFQ report when you submit your first project.
Benefits
Better quotes. Better factories. Less noise.
RFQ Ready is built for buying and sourcing teams who need documented, defensible RFQ outcomes – not just another spreadsheet.
Margin uplift on key SKUs
+10–20% margin where RFQs are run through RFQ Ready.
We focus RFQs on SKUs and launches where a better factory fit and real competition actually move the P&L – whether you’re benchmarking incumbents or preparing a switch.
Less RFQ chaos, more buying time
Up to ~80% less sourcing time per RFQ.
We handle RFQ logistics, follow-ups and consolidation so your team can spend more time on portfolio, channel and margin decisions – not email chasing.
Independent & buyer-paid only
No factory commissions. No hidden incentives.
We’re not a marketplace or trading company. We’re an independent sourcing partner paid by buyers only – so our recommendations are aligned with your targets.
Who it’s for
Built for buyers and sourcing managers who own the PO and the margin.
RFQ Ready is designed for real buying and sourcing teams – not side projects, one-off resellers or casual sourcing.
A strong fit if you:
- Already buy furniture or homeware from Asia (or plan to).
- Work in buying, category, sourcing or supply chain.
- Own the P&L, gross margin or sourcing targets on key SKUs.
- Need RFQ outcomes you can defend to a CFO or investment committee.
- Want to stress-test or replace legacy factories without blowing up supply.
Not a fit if you:
- Primarily want a self-serve marketplace to browse lots of factories.
- Need a trading company to take commercial responsibility, POs or payments.
- Want a pure QC-only provider without any RFQ or sourcing work upstream.
First step: test us on one product.
Start with a single SKU or planned launch where you want to benchmark current quotes or get a cleaner RFQ outcome with a documented, decision-ready report.
Start with a single SKU or planned launch where you want to benchmark current quotes or get a cleaner RFQ outcome with a documented, decision-ready report.
Process
How our RFQ sourcing process works.
No platform, no logins, no public RFQs. A focused, done-for-you RFQ process that ends with a clear report and recommendation.
1
Upload & scope
You upload a product image or sketch, basic specs, target materials, a rough cost window and context (channel, role in the range, volumes, timelines). We clarify open points and turn this into a structured RFQ brief.
2
We run the RFQs
We run a focused RFQ against a relevant pool of vetted factories in your category – including follow-ups, clarifications, feasibility checks and checks on certifications and compliance – and filter out noise and unrealistic quotes.
3
You decide, with a clear report
You receive a decision-ready RFQ report with 2–4 serious factory options, purchase cost comparison, risk grid and a clear recommendation – including backup options and suggested next steps.
Deliverable
What you get from one upload.
A sharp, decision-ready RFQ report that you can confidently use in internal discussions and approvals.
Every RFQ report typically includes:
- 2–4 shortlisted factories – screened on fit, not just lowest quote.
- Purchase cost comparison for your chosen terms and corridors.
- Lead times, capacity and onboarding implications.
- Risk grid covering quality, delivery, compliance and communication.
- Recommendation section with clear trade-offs between factories.
Optional add-ons include sample coordination, on-site QC and follow-up RFQs on related SKUs once you have a winner.
A report you can stand behind.
The point of RFQ Ready is not just to “get quotes” – it’s to give you a structured, defensible RFQ outcome that survives internal review. The report shows why we recommend a factory, what the alternatives are and how the choices impact margin, risk and complexity.
Risk & compliance
Risk and compliance built into every RFQ.
We align RFQs and factory shortlists with your standards, testing protocols and documentation requirements – so compliance is built in from the start, not handled as an emergency later.
For buyers who work with internal or external QC teams, we can plug their requirements and reporting into the RFQ and factory selection. That way, the factories we recommend are realistic not just on price, but on what it takes to pass your tests and audits.
Proof & outcomes
Proof and real outcomes.
RFQ Ready is used by buyers who need to improve margin and lower risk in ways they can defend in front of management – not just collect more quotes. Below are examples of the kind of impact buyers have seen when they run RFQs through RFQ Ready.
+14% landed margin on a living room SKU.
A European furniture retailer used RFQ Ready to benchmark a legacy factory on a key SKU. The RFQ report showed viable alternatives with lower purchase cost and stronger risk profiles. They moved volume in phases and ended up with a +14% landed margin improvement on the SKU.
Backup factory in place before a critical season.
A buyer wanted a backup option for a seasonal range without destabilising the incumbent factory. RFQ Ready ran a focused RFQ, documented the options and the buyer secured a backup factory with realistic lead times and risk profile before the next season.
“RFQ Ready gives me RFQ outcomes I can actually defend in a margin review. The report spells out the trade-offs between factories clearly enough that finance, sourcing and category can all follow the logic.”
RFQ Ready is used by buyers and sourcing managers working with furniture and homeware ranges for European retailers, DTC brands and marketplace sellers.
About RFQ Ready
Independent sourcing partner – not a marketplace.
RFQ Ready is an independent, Europe-based sourcing partner with decades of experience on both the buyer side and the factory side – especially in furniture, homeware and adjacent categories. The setup is deliberately simple: you upload a product, we run a focused RFQ, and you get a sharp, decision-ready report.
- Independent and buyer-paid only – no commissions or “marketing fees” from factories.
- Active network of 500+ vetted factories across key categories and materials.
- Aligned with how real buying teams work – RFQs on running items and planned launches, not abstract RFPs.
- Designed to complement, not replace, your existing sourcing and QC setup.
Pricing
Clear, buyer-paid pricing – no factory commissions.
You pay a fixed fee per RFQ report or yearly plan. No factory commissions or success fees – just independent RFQ analysis based on our vetted 500+ factory network. Start with a single RFQ, then scale to families or a plan once you’ve seen the impact.
Starter RFQ
For one product you want benchmarked or ready for launch.
From €1,250 per RFQ
Best for testing RFQ Ready on a single product – whether it’s a running item, a planned launch or a price benchmark.
- One product, one RFQ report with 2–4 factories.
- Purchase cost, risk grid and recommendation.
- Suitable for new launches, range gaps or benchmarking.
Family RFQ
For a small family or range of related SKUs.
From €3,500 per family
Best for buyers who want to benchmark or move a range, not just one item.
- RFQ on a small family of related SKUs (typically 3–10 items).
- Combined report with margin and complexity trade-offs.
- Option for phased migrations and backup factories.
RFQ Plan
For ongoing RFQs across seasons.
From €9,900 per year
Best for teams who want RFQ Ready as a regular part of their sourcing cycle.
- Agreed number of RFQs per year or season (e.g. 6–12).
- Lower effective cost per RFQ vs one-off projects.
- Prioritised planning and quarterly review with your team.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Is RFQ Ready a platform? ›
No. RFQ Ready is a done-for-you RFQ sourcing service. There are no logins, onboarding flows or public RFQs. You upload a product, we run the RFQ work and you receive a decision-ready report.
Do you take commissions or fees from factories? ›
No. RFQ Ready is independent and buyer-paid only. We don’t take commissions, marketing fees or kickbacks from factories. This keeps our incentives aligned with your margin and risk targets.
Who owns the commercial relationship with the factory? ›
You do. Contracts, POs and payments are always between you and the factory. RFQ Ready stays in an advisory, sourcing and risk-management role – not as a trading company.
How long does one RFQ normally take? ›
Timings depend on complexity, sampling and how much information you already have, but as a rule of thumb we aim for a decision-ready RFQ report within roughly 7–14 days from a clear brief on a standard SKU.
Can RFQ Ready work with our QC, testing or compliance partners? ›
Yes. If you already work with QC, testing or compliance partners, we can integrate their requirements and reporting formats into the RFQ and factory selection, so you don’t end up with surprises downstream.
What’s the best way to start? ›
The best way is to choose one key product or a small family where you feel current factories or quotes haven’t been properly benchmarked. Use the form below, and we’ll come back with next steps.
Ready to get an RFQ report on a product?
Start with one SKU or planned launch where you want a clearer view of factory options, purchase cost and risk – or want to benchmark your current supplier.
What happens after you submit:
- You share a product image, basic specs and context.
- We run the RFQs with relevant factories in our network and analyse the responses.
- You receive a sharp RFQ report with factory options, purchase price comparison, risk grid and our best-fit recommendation.
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