A low number is not yet a useful comparison. Before deciding between supplier quotations, make sure each supplier is responding to the same product description, quantity, packaging requirement, delivery term, and destination. A quote can look lower simply because one supplier has assumed a different material, omitted a packaging detail, or priced a smaller level of service.
Put the assumptions next to the price
Create one comparison sheet with a row for the product specification, unit price, MOQ, sample cost, tooling, packaging, lead time, payment basis, Incoterm, and what is included or excluded. Ask every supplier to confirm their version in writing. If an item is unclear, mark it as open rather than filling the gap with an assumption.
A small difference in unit price may matter less than an unpriced carton change, an unclear quality standard, or a longer production window. The goal is not to pick the cheapest reply. It is to understand what each reply actually covers.
Check whether the supplier can keep the promise
A quote is only one part of the decision. Review the supplier response for specific questions, sample history, willingness to explain changes, and consistency between the company information, product claim, and payment instructions. If the supplier changes an important point, ask for a revised quotation rather than trying to reconcile different messages later.
Decide what must be confirmed before a deposit
Before any payment, turn the selected quote into an order record. The record should identify the approved sample or specification, final quantity, price basis, packaging details, production date, quality checkpoints, and the document or person responsible for the next action. This makes the order easier to review when a detail changes.