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YOUR ASSIGNMENT

Find suppliers. Recommend the best fit.

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    Knowledgepurchasing-guide
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    Cloud folderteam-projects
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    Databasesupplier-catalog
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Aluminum supplier shortlist

JOB
Supplier recommendationsupplier-shortlist.md

Start with Northline, keep AlloyWorks as the backup

For 2,000 kg of 6061-T6 aluminum sheet, Northline meets the 10-day delivery window and the €3.20/kg delivered-price ceiling. It offers the lowest delivered cost among the suppliers that meet both requirements.

The comparison

Northline: €3.10/kg delivered, 7 days, 500 kg minimum. AlloyWorks: €3.18/kg delivered, 9 days, 1,000 kg minimum. Harbor Metals: €2.96/kg delivered, 18 days, 2,000 kg minimum; cheaper, but outside the delivery window.

The recommendation

Northline totals €6,200 before VAT, €160 below AlloyWorks. Ask Northline to confirm the 7-day delivery date and provide the EN 10204 3.1 material certificate before placing an order. Keep AlloyWorks available if either confirmation falls through.

Example evidence check

Compared the three quotes with the supplier catalog and purchasing rules through connected tools. Certificate availability and delivery still require supplier confirmation.

Sources behind the result

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01supplier-quotes.csvCloud folder · team-projects
Illustrative quotes · 6061-T6 sheet · 2,000 kg · EUR/kg
Northline: base 2.94 + freight 0.16 = 3.10; delivery 7 days
AlloyWorks: base 3.06 + freight 0.12 = 3.18; delivery 9 days
Harbor Metals: base 2.80 + freight 0.16 = 2.96; delivery 18 days
Prices exclude VAT. Quote validity: 14 days.
02Supplier catalog · qualified vendorsDatabase · supplier-catalog
Northline: 6061-T6; minimum 500 kg; certificate on request
AlloyWorks: 6061-T6; minimum 1,000 kg; certificate included
Harbor Metals: 6061-T6; minimum 2,000 kg; certificate on request
Catalog claims require confirmation against the final quote.
03Purchasing requirements · sheet stockKnowledge · purchasing-guide
Quantity: 2,000 kg of 6061-T6 aluminum sheet
Delivery: within 10 calendar days
Delivered-price ceiling: EUR 3.20/kg before VAT
Required documentation: EN 10204 3.1 material certificate
Prefer lowest delivered cost among suppliers meeting every requirement.

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