Blog tagged as procurement best practices

How do I compare quotes from different suppliers?

November 12, 2025 07:14 AM - By Trustbridge Manufacturing Team - Comment(s)
How do I compare quotes from different suppliers?
Learn how to compare supplier quotes strategically using TCO analysis, quality evaluation, delivery terms, and weighted scoring. Avoid common pitfalls and make confident, data-driven purchasing decisions in 2025.

Why Do So Many Manufacturing Teams Still Get Sourcing Wrong and How Can You Fix It?

October 08, 2025 06:27 AM - By Trustbridge Manufacturing Team - Comment(s)
Why Do So Many Manufacturing Teams Still Get Sourcing Wrong and How Can You Fix It?
Discover the 7 most common sourcing mistakes manufacturing buyers make from unclear RFQs to poor supplier communication and learn how to fix them to reduce lead times, improve supplier collaboration, and drive sustainable cost savings.

Why Smart Buyers Must Watch for Silent Delays in Their Supply Chain?

September 24, 2025 06:29 AM - By Trustbridge Manufacturing Team - Comment(s)
Why Smart Buyers Must Watch for Silent Delays in Their Supply Chain?
Discover the five silent lead time killers that disrupt production schedules and inflate costs. Learn how buyers can prevent hidden supplier delays, logistics bottlenecks, and internal misalignments to keep supply chains running smoothly.