{"id":13400,"date":"2026-04-09T10:07:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T17:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-admin-prod.qad.com\/blog\/?p=13400"},"modified":"2026-04-09T10:08:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T17:08:03","slug":"introducing-the-sourcing-champion-for-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2026\/04\/introducing-the-sourcing-champion-for-manufacturing","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the Sourcing Champion for Manufacturing"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”13401″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]The RFQ process is one of the most critical stages in sourcing, but it is also one of the most operationally intensive.<\/span><\/p>\n

At smaller volumes, this workflow may be manageable. As organisations scale, however, the limitations of the process become more apparent. What begins as a structured exercise – requesting quotes, comparing suppliers, and selecting the best option – quickly becomes fragmented in practice.<\/span><\/p>\n

The RFQ workflow breaks down not due to a lack of expertise, but because execution relies heavily on manual coordination across multiple systems, stakeholders, and communication channels.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where the RFQ Process Slows Down<\/span><\/h2>\n

A typical RFQ cycle isn\u2019t just a single task – it\u2019s a chain of dependent steps, each introducing its own friction. What appears straightforward at the outset quickly evolves into a back-and-forth process between buyers and suppliers, with delays compounding at each stage.<\/span><\/p>\n

In practice, most sourcing teams operate through a workflow similar to the following:<\/span><\/p>\n