The controlled sourcing workspace for serious manufacturing RFQs.
SupplyForge is built for manufacturing work that needs supplier judgement, protected drawing access, supplier-fit intelligence and proper quote comparison — not blind lead forms or instant commodity pricing.
Buyers run controlled RFQs, select suppliers by capability, country or region, protect files with confidentiality acceptance, track supplier engagement, normalise quotes and export a decision pack.
Designed for CNC machining, fabrication, sheet metal, finishing, casting, inspection/NDE and supplier-judgement sourcing workflows.
Not instant quote. Not another RFQ board.
Instant quote engines work for standardised jobs. Traditional RFQ boards create visibility but often lose control. SupplyForge is for RFQs where the buyer needs a controlled sourcing event.
- RFQ Copilot improves buyer RFQ quality before release.
- Supplier Fit Graph explains who matches and why.
- RFQ Control Room tracks views, unlocks, file access, clarifications and quotes.
- Quote Normalisation turns inconsistent supplier quotes into comparable decisions.
- Decision Pack exports the sourcing audit trail.
The new RFQ workflow
From uncontrolled sourcing to a managed RFQ event
Product preview
See the control layer before you register
SupplyForge is designed to make the RFQ event visible: supplier fit, drawing access, supplier intent, quote normalisation and procurement evidence.
Shows who matches by service, material, approval, geography and availability.
Recommendation: quote
- High service fit
- Buyer active in last 24h
- Confidential files available
- Deadline still achievable
- RFQ summary
- Supplier invite list
- Confidentiality and file log
- Quote normalisation
- Award/outcome evidence
Controlled RFQ proof
SupplyForge activity
Only live, non-zero controlled RFQ proof is shown publicly.
For buyers who need real supplier responses
Post one structured RFQ and give suppliers the information they need to quote consistently: drawings, materials, quantity breaks, deadlines and supporting notes.
For suppliers who want better-fit RFQs
Create a capability-led profile and focus on enquiries that match your real process capability, material experience, approvals and target lead-time.
The SupplyForge edge: controlled RFQ intelligence
Buyers upload drawings and supporting files against the RFQ instead of spreading technical packs across multiple inbox threads.
Suppliers are matched or explicitly selected by the buyer, then access is logged as they view, unlock, accept confidentiality and download files.
Where required, suppliers must accept RFQ-level confidentiality terms before file download; buyers can see acceptance and file-access records.
Manufacturing categories
Browse supplier coverage by service category. Empty categories are treated as onboarding gaps, not dead listings.
Knowledge hub
RFQ guidance for buyers and suppliers
A practical checklist for CNC machining RFQs: drawings, tolerances, material, quantities, finish, inspection and delivery expectations.
How to protect drawings when sourcing manufacturing suppliersHow controlled RFQ release, supplier selection, confidentiality acceptance and file-access logs reduce uncontrolled drawing distribution.
How to compare manufacturing quotesCompare manufacturing quotes by unit cost, total price, delivery, assumptions, exclusions, capability fit and supplier response quality.
Managed RFQ support
Need help placing the first RFQ?
Get hands-on support reviewing the RFQ, protecting files and targeting suitable suppliers.
Live RFQs
Pilot RFQs are being onboarded. Buyers can create RFQs now and approved suppliers will see matched opportunities.
Post the first RFQSupplier profiles
Trust, confidentiality and verification
Profiles can carry reviewed business, approval and capability signals once supporting information has been checked.
RFQ files are shared through the platform workflow and suppliers must unlock relevant opportunities before viewing full detail.
SupplyForge supports sourcing and award workflow; the buyer and supplier remain responsible for final commercial terms and PO acceptance.