Source4Me / Cost & Quantity Review
Cost and quantity review should happen before commitments.
How Source4Me organizes quantities, pricing, minimums, landed cost questions, timing, and downstream sales readiness.
Decision Path
Review Source4Me in the right order.
Move from sourcing overview into supplier discovery, cost and quantity review, and next-step decisions.
Step 1
Source4Me
Sourcing overview
Step 2
Supplier Discovery
Supplier discovery needs fit, not just a list of names.
Step 3
Cost & Quantity Review
Cost and quantity review should happen before commitments.
Step 4
Sourcing Decisions & Next Steps
Sourcing decisions need a clear next step, not pressure.
Cost Picture
A product can look viable before the full cost picture is visible.
- Unit cost, minimum order quantity, samples, packaging, shipping, storage, duties, timeline, and payment questions
- Known costs, estimates, missing details, and sensitivity to quantity changes
- Notes that help the business decide what is still worth reviewing
Quantity Fit
Quantity planning should match the downstream path.
- Review whether quantities fit demand, storage, cash flow, fulfillment, and sales timing
- Connect sourcing needs to buyer-ready product information and possible TCKR updates
- Avoid treating a supplier quote as a final operating plan
Humility
Costs and quantities can change quickly.
- Supplier pricing, freight, duties, minimums, availability, exchange rates, and timing may shift
- Final cost, supplier terms, margin, and resale context are reviewed by conversation
- People remain responsible for purchasing decisions and supplier agreements
Next Step