For manufacturing buyers
Run one manufacturing RFQ without losing control of your drawings.
Create a structured RFQ, choose who can access it, track supplier engagement and compare quotations on a consistent basis.
What buyers gain
- One controlled workspace instead of fragmented email chains.
- Buyer-selected, capability-matched or geography-controlled supplier release.
- Confidentiality acceptance before sensitive files can be downloaded.
- Visible supplier engagement from notification through to quote or decline.
- Side-by-side quote comparison and a retained sourcing decision record.
Buyer workflow
1. Define the requirementAdd the manufacturing process, drawing pack, material, quantities, quality requirements and deadline.
2. Control distributionUse capability matching, geography rules, a saved supplier list or a buyer-selected release.
3. Protect the drawing packRequire electronic confidentiality acceptance before suppliers access controlled files.
4. Compare like with likeReview price, lead time, assumptions, terms, supplier evidence and engagement in one place.
5. Record the decisionShortlist, award and retain the sourcing evidence for internal review and PO handoff.
Controlled access
Decide exactly how the RFQ is released and apply confidentiality gating when drawings or commercial information are sensitive.
Supplier visibility
See whether suppliers were notified, viewed the RFQ, accepted confidentiality, accessed files, quoted or declined.
Procurement evidence
Keep the RFQ, clarification history, quote comparison and award rationale together rather than rebuilding the decision from email.