Vendor Discovery
Search and score new suppliers by capability, location, certification, and past performance across 10+ databases.
Setup
Getting started with Vendor Discovery.
Define the materials, processes, or capabilities you need. Set geographic preferences, certification requirements, and capacity minimums.
How it works
From trigger to outcome.
Describe the capability, material, or service you need — AI searches across 10+ supplier databases
Score vendors by capability match, certifications, location, capacity, and financial stability
Pull detailed profiles including specialties, equipment lists, and customer references
Compare top candidates side-by-side on key qualification criteria
Add qualified vendors to your approved supplier list with full documentation
Why Vendor Discovery
Results you can measure.
Search 10+ databases for new suppliers
Score by capability, certification, and location
Detailed vendor profiles with equipment and references
Streamline vendor qualification and onboarding
How Vendor Discovery works for manufacturers.
Finding new vendors is essential when you need a new capability, want to reduce supply chain risk through diversification, or need to replace an underperforming supplier. Traditional vendor discovery involves trade show contacts, word of mouth, and manual searches through directories like ThomasNet. Arzana's Vendor Discovery tool searches across more than ten supplier databases simultaneously, scoring potential vendors on capability match, relevant certifications like ISO, AS9100, or IATF, geographic proximity to your facility, production capacity, and financial stability indicators. Each vendor profile includes detailed information about their specialties, equipment lists, materials they work with, industries they serve, and available customer references. The AI also checks for any quality or compliance red flags. Top candidates are presented in a side-by-side comparison on the criteria that matter most to your operation. Once you select vendors to pursue, they can be added to your approved supplier list with all qualification documentation attached, streamlining the onboarding process that typically takes weeks of back-and-forth.
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Learn moreVendor Discovery - Frequently asked questions
How does Arzana's Vendor Discovery tool work?
Search and score new suppliers by capability, location, certification, and past performance across 10+ databases. The tool is fully customized to your specific operation, including your product catalog, pricing rules, vendor relationships, and customer requirements. It integrates directly with your existing ERP system and starts delivering results within 30 days of deployment.
How long does it take to set up Vendor Discovery?
Most manufacturers go live with Vendor Discovery within 30 days. Our forward-deployed engineers work from your facility to configure the system around your exact processes. Setup involves: Define the materials, processes, or capabilities you need. Set geographic preferences, certification requirements, and capacity minimums.
Does Vendor Discovery integrate with my existing ERP?
Yes. Arzana integrates with all major manufacturing ERP systems including Epicor, JobBoss, SAP, QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, IFS, Microsoft Dynamics, and Prophet 21. We also integrate with CRM platforms like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Zoho, and email systems including Gmail and Outlook. Custom integrations are built in under a week.
What kind of accuracy does Vendor Discovery achieve?
Arzana's Vendor Discovery tool achieves 99%+ accuracy on data processing, document extraction, and automated workflows. Every AI model is trained specifically on your data, your catalog, and your historical transactions, which means accuracy improves over time as the system learns your operation's patterns and edge cases.
Is there a guarantee on Vendor Discovery?
Every Arzana tool comes with a 90-day proof-of-value guarantee. If Vendor Discovery does not deliver measurable results for your operation within 90 days, you receive a full refund. We stand behind our technology because we deploy it in real manufacturing environments and measure real outcomes.
How much does Vendor Discovery cost?
Individual Arsenal tools like Vendor Discovery range from $2,500 to $7,000 per month depending on complexity and volume. The full Arsenal platform with all tools starts at $10,000 per month. Every engagement includes custom integrations, forward-deployed engineering support, and same-day customer service. Visit our pricing page for detailed breakdowns.
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