[Supplier] How do you run an RFQ or supplier comparison in a way that is fair and useful?

I want the comparison to be clear before the quotes come back, not after. That means defining the requirement properly, using a consistent bid package, and deciding in advance what criteria really matter beyond price, such as lead time, service level, quality expectations, and commercial terms.

A good RFQ process should make the decision easier, not noisier. If the suppliers are pricing different assumptions or...