Acronym · Automotive
RFI (Request for Information)
An early, non-binding enquiry used to survey the supply base on capability, technology roadmap, capacity and rough cost before a formal quotation round narrows the field.
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- Automotive, Automotive business
Notes
For semiconductors the RFI stage is often where technology and roadmap credibility decides who is even invited to quote.
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