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Strategic SourcingProcurementDigital ProcurementSupplier ManagementRFQ & Supplier Management

The Hidden Cost of Running RFQs Over Email

Email may seem like a simple way to manage RFQs, but the hidden costs add up quickly. Learn how version confusion, manual quote comparisons, and fragmented communication impact procurement performance.

Jun 17, 2026 • MESH Works

Digital ProcurementVendor ManagementGlobal SourcingRFQ & Supplier Management

What Is Vendor Management Software — And Does Your Team Actually Need It?

Still managing suppliers through spreadsheets and email? Learn what vendor management software does, how it improves RFQs and supplier visibility, and when your team should invest in it.

May 20, 2026 • MESH Works

Digital ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementSourcing OperationsAI in ManufacturingRFQ & Supplier Management

Why 50% of Your Buyers' Time Is Wasted - And How AI Fixes It

Over half of a buyer’s time is spent on manual RFQ processing — not decision-making. This blog breaks down where the time goes and how AI eliminates it.

Apr 20, 2026 • MESH Works