Detailed explanation of accurate recommendation and setting of RFQ for Alibaba International Station

Alibaba International Station provides suppliers with multiple ways to obtain RFQs (Request for Quotation) that are consistent with their products and regions. Through system recommendations, market searches and self-customized settings, suppliers can discover potential business opportunities more efficiently. These setting methods are introduced in detail below.

1. System recommendation RFQ

Alibaba uses information such as main products, categories and quotation behavior displayed by suppliers on the platform to match the latest RFQ. Suppliers can directly obtain high-quality business opportunities recommended by the system on the homepage of the direct procurement channel, and can receive regular email notifications to remind them to make quotations.

2. RFQ market search and view

In the procurement direct channel (sourcing.alibaba.com), suppliers can use the search bar to find relevant procurement information using keywords. Through active search, suppliers can not only query RFQs flexibly, but also accurately filter using time, category, language, buyer location, purchase volume and other conditions to obtain RFQs that meet their requirements.

In addition, active search also provides a judgment on the popularity and matching degree of keywords to ensure that they achieve effective matching in the open channel. This precise search function enables suppliers to find relevant business opportunities more efficiently without being restricted by business categories and main products.

3. Self-customized RFQ

Suppliers can add their keywords to the “My customized search” settings by entering product keywords and clicking the “+Add to my customized search” button in the direct purchasing channel. After customization is completed, the relevant RFQ information will be notified to the supplier via email and Aliwangwang International Edition. This program not only simplifies the information acquisition process, but also allows you to quickly view relevant purchasing information in the market through the “My Customized Search” option.

If the RFQ information is not received after customization, the supplier should check whether there are factors such as too low keyword popularity, too broad a scope, or whether the keywords match the category.

4. Search display details

Search display is an important step when quickly judging RFQ. Suppliers can conduct preliminary evaluation of RFQ through the following areas:

• Buyer sample pictures and titles: Can determine the match between customer demand and supply.
• Attachment tags and Paid RFQ: Support timely quotation and seize opportunities.
• Buyer purchasing intention and country: Determine the degree of fit with your own business.

In addition, viewing buyer purchasing information can help suppliers gain an in-depth understanding of customers’ purchasing preferences and frequency, so as to provide accurate quotations.

5. Details proofreading and buyer information

After entering the purchase page, suppliers can obtain more details, including trade methods and customer quotation requirements. The more detailed this section is, the higher the quality of the RFQ is usually. At the same time, Alibaba also provides suppliers with specific information about buyers, including personal information, purchasing activity and company background, in order to make more targeted product recommendations and quotations.

In general, by making good use of the RFQ function of Alibaba International Station, suppliers can effectively improve the accuracy of obtaining business opportunities, thereby enhancing market competitiveness.