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Supplier Comparison and Purchase Log

Compare supplier quotes by usable unit cost instead of case price alone. Include yield, allocated delivery, pack size, planned quantity, lead time, minimum order, and reliability before choosing.

Your entries stay in this browser tab. Verify every quote and product specification before ordering.

Comparison setup

Quotes and planned purchases

Use separate lines for different items, grades, pack formats, or delivery terms.

Lowest usable cost
Usable unit cost
$3.42 per lb
Planned usable quantity
73.6 lb
Planned landed cost
$252.00
Below stated minimum
Quote 2
Usable unit cost
$3.69 per lb
Planned usable quantity
70.4 lb
Planned landed cost
$260.00
Minimum met
Quote 3
Usable unit cost
$3.54 per lb
Planned usable quantity
76.8 lb
Planned landed cost
$272.00
Minimum met

Compare cost after yield, not only case price

Usable unit cost equals pack price plus allocated delivery, divided by the usable quantity after yield. This makes differently priced and differently trimmed products easier to compare. It still does not capture every supplier risk, so keep reliability, lead time, minimums, approved substitutions, and service history visible in the decision.

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