For manufacturing buyers
Run controlled RFQs without losing control of drawings or supplier access.
SupplyForge is the Manufacturing RFQ Control Platform for buyers who need supplier judgement, controlled supplier release, protected drawing access, quote normalisation and sourcing evidence.
Buyer control layer
- Choose automatic capability matching or a buyer-selected supplier list.
- Require confidentiality acceptance before suppliers download sensitive files.
- Track supplier activity: notified, viewed, unlocked, accepted, quoted or declined.
- Compare quotes side-by-side and export the comparison for internal review.
- Shortlist, award and move to PO handoff without losing RFQ context.
Buyer workflow
1. Create RFQUpload drawings, add materials, services, quantities, deadlines and quality prompts.
2. Control distributionUse automatic matching or select the exact suppliers who should receive the RFQ.
3. Protect filesRequire electronic RFQ confidentiality acceptance before file downloads.
4. Compare quotesReview total, lead time, response history, verification and notes side-by-side.
5. Award cleanlyShortlist, award and issue PO details from the same RFQ workspace.
Controlled access
Buyers decide whether RFQs use automatic matching or a selected supplier list, with confidentiality gating where drawings are sensitive.
Supplier intelligence
See how suppliers interact with the RFQ: viewed, unlocked, accepted confidentiality, downloaded files, quoted or declined.
Procurement-ready outputs
Export quote comparisons and Decision Packs so buying decisions can be reviewed with supplier activity, file access and clarification evidence.