Which one is correct?
"Have you received response back from the supplier" or "Have you received response back from supplier"?

Question

Which one is correct?
"Have you received response back from the supplier" or "Have you received response back from supplier"?

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This phrase is correct when you are referring to a specific supplier that has been previously mentioned or is known to both the speaker and the listener.

Examples:

Have you received a response back from the supplier we contacted last week?
I'm waiting to hear back from the supplier about the delivery date.

Alternatives:

Have you received a response back from the supplier?
Have you received a response from the supplier?
Have you heard back from the supplier?
Have you received a reply from the supplier?
Have you gotten a response from the supplier?

This phrase is correct when you are referring to any supplier in general, without specifying a particular one.

Examples:

Have you received a response back from supplier A or supplier B?
I need to know if you received a response back from the supplier for the order.

Alternatives:

Have you received a response back from any supplier?
Have you received a response from a supplier?
Have you heard back from any supplier?
Have you received a reply from any supplier?
Have you gotten a response from any supplier?

Both phrases are almost correct, but the first one should include the article 'the' before 'supplier'. The second phrase is correct as it is. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to refer to a specific supplier or any supplier in general.

Last Updated: March 30, 2024