Supplier Matching
How the intelligent supplier matching algorithm works
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Supplier Matching System
NowToPrint's intelligent matching algorithm routes your RFQ to the most suitable suppliers.
Matching Flow
Matching Criteria
| Criterion | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Category Match | 40% | Supplier's area of expertise |
| Geographic Proximity | 25% | Distance to delivery city |
| Capacity | 20% | Current workload and availability |
| Customer Rating | 15% | Historical performance |
Score Calculation
A score between 0 and 100 is calculated for each supplier:
Score = (Category × 0.40) + (Location × 0.25) + (Capacity × 0.20) + (Rating × 0.15)Example Calculation
RFQ: 5,000 catalogues, delivery to Istanbul
| Supplier | Category | Location | Capacity | Rating | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Printer A | 95 | 100 | 80 | 92 | 91.8 |
| Printer B | 100 | 60 | 90 | 88 | 86.2 |
| Printer C | 80 | 100 | 70 | 95 | 83.3 |
Notification System
Notification Priority
| Score | Priority | Notification |
|---|---|---|
| 80-100 | 🔴 High | Instant push + email |
| 60-79 | 🟡 Medium | Within 15 minutes |
| 40-59 | 🟢 Low | Daily digest |
| 0-39 | ⚪ None | No notification sent |
Supplier Visibility
For suppliers to see RFQs:
| Requirement | Required |
|---|---|
| Enterprise Plan | ✅ |
| Supplier Pack active | ✅ |
| Profile complete | ✅ |
| Category match | ✅ |
| City match | ✅ Optional |
Expert Badge
Suppliers who specialise in specific categories earn the Expert Badge:
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Category focus | 80%+ bids in that category |
| Win rate | 30%+ acceptance rate |
| Customer rating | 4.5+ average |
| Completion | 95%+ on-time delivery |
pie title Expert Supplier Advantage
"Standard Visibility" : 60
"Expert Bonus" : 40Suppliers with the Expert Badge receive 40% more visibility on relevant RFQs.
FAQ
Why can't I see some RFQs?
- They may not match your category profile
- Your city filter may be too restrictive
- They may be below your minimum order value
How can I improve my matching score?
- Complete your profile fully
- Respond quickly (your average response time matters)
- Maintain high customer satisfaction
- Become a category specialist
Can I serve all of Turkey?
Yes, you can tick the "All of Turkey" option in your profile settings.
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