Vendor profiling
15 to 20companies profiled per product
Build the long list
We used public information to profile vendors in each country of interest.
Case Study · Supplier Vetting
Replacing problem parts with better vendors.
A large rail and marine manufacturer faced downtime from technical issues with two filtration products. We profiled vendors across the Americas, Europe and Asia, consulted experts and introduced the strongest fits for each application.
The Client
The client is a large company that develops products for the railway and marine industries. Its current equipment had technical issues causing downtime, so it wanted new vendors.
The Challenge
Costly downtime.
Find better suppliers.
Prescouter was asked to find vendors in the Americas, Europe and Asia who could replicate or supply automatic backflush filters and oil filter housings for the client.
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Filters
Automatic backflush filters
Reliable units to cut downtime.
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Housings
Oil filter housings
Replicas or vendor designs.
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Reach
Global search
Americas, Europe and Asia covered.
Our Approach
Profiling widely, then rating the best.
Vendor rating
5 to 7top companies per application
Rank on quality
Vendors were rated on quality, technical capability and customer service, with expert input.
Vendor outreach
3vendors engaged per application
Get the specs
Our outreach team gathered technical and lead time details from 3 vendors per application.
The Outcome
Vetted vendors, ready to engage.
Prescouter’s outreach gathered technical and lead time information from 3 vendors for each application. It assessed each vendor’s fit and introduced 2 vendors per application directly to the client, giving it alternatives to its current suppliers.
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Data
3 vendors per product
Technical and lead time details.
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Fit
Vendor assessment
Each rated for the client’s needs.
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Intros
2 vendors per application
Introduced directly to the client.
Downtime often traces back to a single weak supplier. A wider, vetted bench makes operations more resilient.
Let’s Talk
Could a better supplier cut your downtime?
Profile the market, rate the options and meet the vendors that fit. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you get there.
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