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1.Who is MFG.com?
2.Can I quote with my Test Drive account?
3.What happens once my designs are submitted?
4.Do I need to list a Target Price on my RFQ?
5.What about comparing quotes across FOB, LDP, CIF, etc…?
6.I am a Supplier. Can I connect directly with the Buyers on MFG.com?
7.How much is a membership?
8.How long can I use my Free Test-Drive account?
1.Who is MFG.com?
Founded in 2000, MFG.com is the largest global sourcing marketplace for manufacturers seeking custom parts, textiles, standard components, and assemblies. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, the United Stated, MFG.com also has offices in Paris, France, Shanghai, China and Bangalore, India. Billions worth of sourcing opportunities have been enabled by MFG.com…and we are still counting.
MFG.com revolutionarily offer an online marketplace for manufacturing all over the world. Sourcing Professionals and Buyers come to MFG.com searching for easy-to-use sourcing tool that helps them quickly and easily find the right suppliers that have the expertise, credentials and capacity to meet their sourcing needs. Suppliers come to MFG.com looking to expand their business and build lasting relationships with Sourcing Professionals and Buyers that need their production capabilities.
Back to top2.Can I quote with my Test Drive account?
Test drive account is not allowed to quote RFQ unless you’re invited by the buyer. Thousands of buyers release RFQs at MFG.com to manage their sourcing, they will invite their suppliers to quote. If you complete your online profile at your test drive account, you may have the chance being invited by certain buyers looking for your special expertise.
Back to top3.What happens once my designs are submitted?
Once you have uploaded your drawings, it is time to create an RFQ. Based on the criteria you have selected, your RFQ automatically gets sent to Suppliers that precisely fit the needs you highlighted on your quote, e.g., expertise, credentials. You will receive quotes from Suppliers from the regions you selected. From there, you can begin collaborating on design and pricing. Next, award the job to the Supplier that best meets your needs and monitor your order status. Your design is hosted in your MFG.com Library for the next time you need to source. It’s that fast and easy.
Back to top4.Do I need to list a Target Price on my RFQ?
Only if you want to. A target price helps inform the Supplier right from the start what your ideal price is. Some Buyers think this is the best way to go while others think they should leave the target price empty and see what comes in. It’s your choice.
Back to top5.What about comparing quotes across FOB, LDP, CIF, etc…?
With MFG.com you can see your quotes in a comparable format so that you can quickly get to a “total landed cost.” You can request quotes from Suppliers under the INCO terms that make the most sense for your business.
Back to top6.I am a Supplier. Can I connect directly with the Buyers on MFG.com?
Yes. When you have a paid membership, you work directly with the Buyers that are looking to do business with you. Any quotes you submit go directly to the Buyers and any production business between you and the Buyer happens directly between the two of you.
Back to top7.How much is a membership?
Pricing on MFG.com is customizable to your needs. Contact an MFG.com representative for more information.
Back to top8.How long can I use my Free Test-Drive account?
That is up to you. The purpose of a Test-Drive is to allow you to determine if MFG.com is right for you and your business. A Test-Drive account allows you to see RFQs that are relevant to you (you do this by setting up your Saved Searches), but does not have visibility to view Buyer contact information or the ability to quote on jobs. After you see the opportunities that are available to you, we are convinced you will want to become an MFG.com member right away.
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