How to prepare a small-batch manufacturing quote request
A useful quote starts with a clear brief. Make it easy to tell what is included, what needs confirmation and what you are approving.
Define the product and batch
Save the design you want reviewed and specify the quantity. If you need a sample before a larger run, state that explicitly; approval of a sample is not approval of a future production batch.
Genabra currently accepts request quantities of 1–100. A supplier's actual minimum may differ, and a request may require changes or be declined.
- The selected design and the pieces included.
- Requested sample or batch quantity.
- Dimensions, fit reference and acceptable tolerances for review.
- Materials, colors, closures, hardware and finish.
- Destination and any date constraints that need confirmation.
Name your non-negotiable details
Separate essential requirements from preferences. For a bag, that might be internal capacity and strap length. For clothing, it might be fit, lining or movement. For jewelry, it might be composition and dimensions.
Write down what must not change without your approval. A reference photograph and an AI image can leave hidden construction details unanswered, so include those in the written brief.
Compare offers on the same basis
Compare the same design, quantity and destination. Confirm whether setup, materials, packaging, quality checks, freight, taxes and duties are included or need separate agreement. Do not assume that a low unit figure is the full amount you will pay.
Check the validity period, delivery assumptions, any sample stage and the process for approving substitutions. Ask for clarification before accepting ambiguous terms.
Understand batch totals and unit figures
Dividing a quoted batch total by its quantity gives an average quoted cost per unit for that batch. It does not predict the price of a smaller order or account for costs outside that offer.
For example, a hypothetical $600 total for 20 units averages $30 per unit. This arithmetic example is not a Genabra quote, a supplier offer or a product price. Your retail price is a separate merchant decision.
Approve the specific offer
In the merchant pilot, a reviewed offer must be current and match the saved design and requirements before it can be approved. If the offer changes or expires, request a fresh review.
A design request or a product listing does not authorize a real manufacturing order. Read the payment and production terms attached to your request before making a commitment.