Worksheet 1 of 5. Common specification
Project: {{project}}
Prepared by: {{business}}
Review with: {{contact}}
Target: {{deadline}}

Instructions
Define size, material, quantity, finish, tolerances, and required date before requesting quotes.

Worked example, fictional
Context: A maker compares three box suppliers whose quotes use different quantities and shipping terms.
Completed response: Quote request specifies 500 unprinted boxes with identical internal dimensions.

Your decision
Do all suppliers quote the same specification?
My answer: [ ]
Source and date: [ ]
Still to check: [ ]
Next action, owner, and due date: [ ]

Before moving on
[ ] My answer uses my own facts.
[ ] I have marked anything I still need to check.

Next worksheet: Quote normalization.

Before you start
- Common specification: [Source or notes]
- Comparable quotes: [Source or notes]
- Sample results: [Source or notes]

What you will make
A supplier decision based on equivalent requirements and unresolved risks.