Specification intake
Identify ambiguous front or rear axle references and request drawings for dimensions the OE number leaves unresolved.
Sourcing services
How JTEKT Koyo sources wheel-end parts
We clarify the request, organize comparable supplier quotes and coordinate verification through sample and shipment review.
Send a sourcing brief
What the desk coordinates
Quote comparison
Compare identical pack counts, included hardware, currency, MOQ, Incoterm and named place before reading the unit price.
Sample and inspection
Coordinate requests for marked samples, agree with the buyer on the inspection scope, and record which checks need a third party.
Shipment checklist
Reconcile carton counts, lot marks and packing list lines with the purchase order and the forwarder’s instructions.
How we would handle two common requests
A quote leaves the axle nut out
For a distributor replacing front wheel bearings, two quotes can look equivalent while one leaves out the retaining ring and axle nut. Put both hardware lists on the same sheet and compare total cost by complete kit. If the buyer orders the hardware separately, record its specification and packing responsibility before combining the lines.
A supplier shares a certificate for review
Check that the issuing body, legal entity, site, activity and validity dates apply to the proposed supplier. Treat an IATF 16949 or ISO 9001 certificate as management-system evidence. For a product test report, check the SKU, drawing revision, method, conditions and target-market relevance separately.
Three decisions to document
- 01Scope agreed
- 02Sample reviewed
- 03Release recorded
Tell us which line you are comparing
Include the desired lot marking, inspection needs and delivery window. Suppliers confirm availability and timing after reviewing the SKU. The buyer approves the order, and the appointed inspector or forwarder handles the agreed scope.