What is Functional Sourcing?
Functional Sourcing operates as a comprehensive B2B platform designed to facilitate connections within the manufacturing and supply chain sectors. It enables users to list and discover manufacturing offers, post and respond to procurement requests (RFPs), and access a directory of service providers and organizations. The platform supports job postings, event listings, and business networking, integrating with other B2B platforms like SmartMoneyMatch for shared credentials.
Utilizing a freemium model, it offers complimentary listings with optional pay-per-click advertising for increased visibility. The platform provides targeted marketing opportunities, including newsletter features and segmented email campaigns, to reach over a million professionals across various languages and countries.
Features
- Manufacturing Listings: Post and browse OEM/ODM manufacturing offers
- Procurement Tools: Create and respond to Request for Proposal (RFP) for investments
- Service Directory: List and find service providers and organizations
- Event Management: Add and discover events in a calendar
- Job Postings: Offer and search for job vacancies
- Networking: Connect with professionals and businesses in the supply chain industry
- Marketing Options: Freemium model with pay-per-click advertising and targeted email campaigns
Use Cases
- Finding manufacturers for OEM/ODM production
- Posting procurement requests for supply chain needs
- Listing service providers to attract business clients
- Networking with professionals in the manufacturing industry
- Advertising job vacancies to recruit talent
- Promoting events to a targeted B2B audience
- Increasing business visibility through pay-per-click ads
