Processes

Never before has quoting contract manufactured parts been so easy, or so efficient.

Submit a quote request (RFQ)
You can submit an RFQ online in minutes. Just fill in the appropriate contact fields as well as quantities, delivery needs, etc. Then upload whatever file format you have your drawings in to our site. Or you can fax your drawings you 630-513-7645. We can read almost any format you can send. When sending a fax, please set to fine mode and remember that orange crayon doesn’t come through well on a fax.

An internal RFQ is created
Your drawing is converted to an internal Assemble Connect, Inc. print with a custom part number. If you have a BOM it is attached, or one is created from the drawing. Any reference to the end customer is removed. Appropriate release and annual quantities are determined and the package is converted to a PDF file.

Manufacturing partners are selected
The technology and other requirements are put into our custom database which automatically selects the best manufacturers for that job. More than 150 categories are considered for inclusion. Manufacturing plants are rated on their responsiveness, quality, delivery, and pricing to insure we continually keep the best facilities to do your work.

The quotes are processed
The manufacturing plants quote each job to Assemble Connect, Inc. They forward all questions to our engineering team who either answers them immediately or consolidates questions for the end customer.

The perfect fit is selected
After all of the quotes are returned, an Assemble Connect, Inc. sales associate reviews all of the details. Quotes are evaluated on price, certifications, tooling charges, locations, and other special requirements. The prefect fit, which is sometimes more than one plant, is selected for the customer.

The customer is quoted
A single quote is given to the customer. The pricing, minimum releases, and other charges are clearly defined. If there is a need for JIT or other supply chain management needs, those are included.

The order is placed
Our company was founded and is run by experts in distribution. Our custom designed system allows easy tracking of every order and early warning if there is a danger of missing a promised date. If parts are coming from multiple plants they are kitted or consolidated as needed. If there is inventory to be held at Assemble Connect, Inc. those quantities are set up in the system. If parts are being brought in from overseas, logistic arrangements are made.

The customer is happy
This may sound cliché, but it is the basis of our business. We win over 80% of our quotes (2004 audit). We retain our customers and impress new ones. Our vision statement is simple. “Service the customer first and everything else will follow.” We base everything we do on making our customers happy.