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Learn MoreLearn MoreLearn MoreSuppliers are individuals, companies, or entities that offer goods or services to another organization. They serve as intermediaries, by connecting manufacturers and retailers by providing the raw materials, products, or services that businesses need for their operations. A textile company that provides fabric to a clothing manufacturer is an example of a supplier. The manufacturer depends on the textile supplier to deliver large amounts of high-quality fabric to produce clothing items.
Suppliers are beneficial for businesses as they play a critical role in reducing time-to-market by delivering essential raw materials required to make a product or finished goods promptly. The quicker a supplier provides the necessary pieces, the faster a business can manufacture and release products to the market. A reliable supplier also ensures that businesses receive high-quality materials or products, which guarantees customer satisfaction and reduces the risk of returns. Another great benefit is increased efficiency as suppliers can streamline the procurement process.
When suppliers manage a large amount of product information, ensuring accuracy across all platforms becomes challenging. A PIM system can help both suppliers and businesses manage this data by providing a centralized platform where suppliers can store all product-related information.
Discover the features of Akeneo’s recently announced Supplier Data Manager, a simple and scalable portal that streamlines the collection, management, and enrichment of supplier-provided information and assets, ensuring efficiency and accuracy across the entire supply chain.
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Discover how Akeneo’s AI-powered Supplier Data Manager can enable brands and manufacturers to simplify supplier relations, accelerate time to market, and improve the accuracy and quality of your supplier-provided data through a concrete example.
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