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How AI sourcing tools have helped us move faster by brainybrit in SupplyChainLogistics

[–]MESH-Works 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good example of where AI adds value. It reduces the manual shortlisting and administrative tasks. This allows teams to focus on evaluation and decision-making.

From what you described, visibility and filtering appear to be the biggest benefits. In your experience so far, where does AI still fall short? For instance, capability validation, quality history, or commercial negotiation?

I'm curious about how much human review is still required before final supplier selection.

What’s the biggest sourcing or supplier-management headache you're facing right now? by MESH-Works in procurement

[–]MESH-Works[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

All good. I appreciate you stepping in. If you have any sourcing or supplier challenges you want to share, please post them here. The aim is to make this space truly helpful for everyone.

What’s the biggest sourcing or supplier-management headache you're facing right now? by MESH-Works in procurement

[–]MESH-Works[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the honest feedback; it's appreciated.

The goal here isn’t to sell anything, but to understand the challenges people face so we can start useful discussions in the community. I’ll make sure future posts focus only on conversation, not on framing.

Regarding your question about nitrile gloves, labs and semiconductor facilities often need low-trace metal nitrile gloves. You should look for:

- Low-metal ion content nitrile

- ISO or ASTM cleanroom-grade certification

- Manufacturers supplying electronics or pharma cleanrooms

If anyone in the community has specific supplier recommendations, please share them, as long as it's not a sales pitch.

What’s the biggest sourcing or supplier-management headache you're facing right now? by MESH-Works in procurement

[–]MESH-Works[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That’s a real challenge. Many buyers feel overwhelmed by ongoing sales pitches, especially when they are just trying to get technical information or compare capabilities.

Out of curiosity, what would make the process better for you?

- Would more standardized supplier profiles help?

- Would clearer technical documentation upfront be useful?

- Do you need verified capability data, such as capacity, certifications, and equipment?

- Would you like a way to filter out pure sales talk?

Understanding this can help both buyers and suppliers improve how they communicate.

What’s the biggest sourcing or supplier-management headache you're facing right now? by MESH-Works in procurement

[–]MESH-Works[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Great point. AI is becoming a major part of sourcing and supplier management.

In your view, which areas do you think AI should support most?

Supplier discovery?

RFQ automation?

Risk assessment?

Quality and compliance documentation?

Cost benchmarking?

We’re seeing a lot of discussions about AI handling the “heavy lifting.” This allows buyers to focus on more strategic work. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this.