ThomasNet.com allows buyers to find, vet, compare and connect with more than 700,000 North American suppliers of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products; custom manufacturers and industrial services. Users can qualify companies by location, ownership, diversity status and quality certifications, with the ability to view in-depth profiles to aid in development of their shortlists. New features in the Corporate Edition include the ability to add an organization’s entire supplier list to the platform. Buyers can share saved suppliers and shortlists with colleagues. Procurement professionals can invite an unlimited number of responses to a single request for information (RFI), quote or proposal. ThomasNet.com staff will contact each supplier that receives a request, to determine its interest and intent.
