Tech Supplier Discovery: Old vs. New Methods Compared
Industrial supplier discovery has historically relied on trade fairs, personal networks and spreadsheets. AI-powered, prompt-driven matching changes the economics of every step.
Old method: 6-9 month discovery cycles, €30-80k trade-fair spend per show, manual spreadsheet long-lists, ad-hoc supplier-fit assessment, no audit trail. New method: hours-to-days discovery, prompt-driven shortlists from a verified database, AI-generated match justifications and a fully documented decision trail.
The cost difference compounds: time-to-shortlist drops 90%+, sourcing labor drops 60-70%, and post-selection supplier-risk surprises drop because the AI surfaces gaps before you commit.
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