EMS and R&D buyers upload 50–500 line BOMs expecting fast kitting quotes. Bulk BOM RFQ is a high-value funnel aligned with part search UX.
Feature set
- CSV/Excel templates; map MPN, qty, optional brand
- Per-line exact match, alternates, EOL flags, unknown summary
- Async processing for large files with email completion
- Export results; one-click formal RFQ
Sales ops
- CRM stores source file + match log
- Tag repeat BOM accounts for priority SLA
- Track match rate and response time
- Share master data with ERP integration
Available on Mall RFQ; stock checks on Online Trade; custom rules on Source Code. Demo inquiry; FAQ, news, contact.
Implementation checklist
- Template docs + sample file downloadable
- 1k-line BOM async with progress UI
- Unknown lines show clear reasons
- Sales notified with company + filename
- Mobile can view results; upload guided to desktop
Deep dive
BOM buyers tolerate slightly longer waits but demand transparent matching: exact, alternate, unknown per line. Async jobs should email result links, not 20MB attachments. Sales UI needs original files + match rationale.
Business rules (authorized alternates only?) beat engineering risk — align with ERP kitting.
Related reading
Plans & conversion
BOM add-on on Mall RFQ; stock checks on Online Trade. Inquire with sample BOM + rules.
Extended FAQ
Q: Max lines? ~1k common async; larger needs perf scope.
Q: Customer part numbers? Custom mapping tables supported.
