🗣️ This article is intended for Buyers. If you are a Supplier, please refer to our Supplier hub content.
Supplier Discovery Module Enhancement
We’ve introduced a Supplier Discovery module with substantial upgrades, significantly improving the accuracy, relevance, and reliability of supplier results.
These enhancements enable the system to surface:
More comprehensive supplier coverage
Better-matched results aligned to your specific requirements
More current and up-to-date supplier information
In addition, the underlying improvements are designed to materially reduce AI hallucinations, increasing confidence in the quality and trustworthiness of the recommendations you receive.
Accessing (Supplier) Discovery
You can access the Discovery module directly from your Dashboard. From the top navigation panel, select the Discovery module to begin exploring and identifying relevant suppliers.
These updates ensure a more dependable and efficient supplier discovery experience, helping you make informed sourcing decisions with greater speed and accuracy.
Search history
The Search history panel, located in the top-left corner, displays your previous searches. You can revisit these at any time for reference, comparison, or to continue refining earlier requests without starting from scratch.
Running a search
If you are starting from scratch or initiating a new search, follow the steps outlined below.
1. I’m running a request for*
Clearly specify the goods or services you are requesting. This should be a concise but accurate description of what you are sourcing, as it forms the foundation of the request. This field is mandatory and must be completed to proceed.
💡 Example:
“Industrial-grade packaging materials” or “Cloud-based payroll software.”
2. My specifications are as follows*
Provide detailed requirements for the product or service. The more precise your specifications, the more relevant and qualified the supplier results will be. This field is mandatory and must be completed to proceed.
Consider including details such as:
Technical requirements or standards
Size, capacity, materials, or performance criteria
Certifications or compliance needs
Customization, scalability, or service-level expectations
This information helps narrow results to suppliers that can realistically meet your needs.
3. Please show me suppliers based in
Indicate where you would like suppliers to be based. You can add multiple locations by clicking + Add locations, then searching for specific countries or filtering by region.
Use this section to:
Target suppliers in specific countries
Broaden your search to an entire region
Balance geographic proximity with cost, logistics, or compliance considerations
This field is optional, but providing information can give additional context to help generate more accurate and relevant supplier recommendations.
4. I would like suppliers similar to
List any suppliers you would like us to use as benchmarks or reference points. These examples help define the type, scale, or quality level you are seeking.
This might include:
Industry leaders
Vendors with a specific business model
Suppliers known for innovation, pricing, or service quality
This field is optional, but providing information can give additional context to help generate more accurate and relevant supplier recommendations.
5. But don’t include these suppliers
Specify any suppliers that should not be included in the results. This prevents duplication and ensures recommendations focus on new or alternative options.
Common reasons to exclude suppliers:
Existing vendors you already work with
Suppliers previously evaluated
Companies that no longer meet your requirements
This field is optional, but providing information can give additional context to help generate more accurate and relevant supplier recommendations.
6. Something else you should know
Use this section to share any other context that may be relevant to your request. This could include special constraints, preferences, timelines, or instructions.
Examples:
Budget range or pricing sensitivity
Preferred supplier size or maturity
Sustainability, diversity, or ethical sourcing priorities
Requests for additional supplier insights or comparisons
This field is optional, but providing information can give additional context to help generate more accurate and relevant supplier recommendations.
7. To proceed, click “Search”. Wait for a few moments for the system to generate your results.
Once the system generates your results, you can review them to assess relevance and quality. You also have the option to download the results for further analysis, comparison, or record-keeping, making it easier to evaluate suppliers and streamline your sourcing process.
Providing complete and accurate information in your supplier request ensures faster processing and more relevant, reliable results. Detailed specifications, preferred suppliers, location preferences, and additional context help the system deliver tailored recommendations, reduce errors, and support informed sourcing decisions.
AI-powered Supplier Discovery makes it easy to identify suppliers by matching your requirements with the most relevant vendors. It quickly surfaces options that meet your specifications, locations, and quality standards, simplifying the process of finding suppliers that align with your business needs.
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