Tom Greco, ThomasNet vice president, says, "Our Corporate Edition of ThomasNet.com was designed exclusively for Walmart to offer suppliers immediate access to over half a million U.S. manufacturers of products, components and custom services."

Features of the platform include:

• My Approved Suppliers: Companies can add their approved supplier list to the platform so they can easily see when an existing vendor might meet the need for a different product.

• Single-Send RFI: Users can invite an unlimited number of suppliers to reply to a single request for information, quote, or proposal.

• RFI Follow Up: ThomasNet will follow up with suppliers to determine disposition of an RFI and help expedite a response.

• Collaboration Tools: Users can share "saved suppliers" and shortlists with others in their company.

All suppliers are encouraged to register at Walmart’s Jump Portal (Jobs in US Manufacturing).

Source: ThomasNet