Coming Soon: Tandem Global’s Next Big Platform Updates
Tandem Global is rolling into the new year with two major platform enhancements designed to increase visibility, streamline sourcing, and strengthen relationships across the manufacturing ecosystem.
These updates are rooted in a simple belief: suppliers deserve to be discovered, and buyers deserve clarity and speed. Let’s break down what’s coming.
Public, Shortened Company Profiles
More Visibility. More Opportunity. Zero Extra Work.
One of the biggest challenges suppliers face is getting in front of the right buyers. To bridge that gap, Tandem Global is introducing public, shortened company profiles.
What this means:
Suppliers gain broader exposure beyond the logged‑in user base.
Buyers can quickly evaluate potential partners without needing full platform access.
Profiles remain secure and curated, offering a concise snapshot of capabilities, certifications, and specialties.
Search engines and shared links become discovery channels, helping suppliers get found by buyers who may not even know they’re looking for them yet.
This update turns every supplier profile into a lightweight digital storefront—simple, searchable, and built for first impressions.
Introducing the RFI (Request for Information) Feature
A Smarter, Earlier Path to Supplier Discovery
Before buyers are ready to request quotes, they often need clarity: Who can actually do this work? What capabilities exist? Which suppliers are worth engaging further? Today, that early‑stage discovery process is scattered across emails, spreadsheets, and guesswork — and suppliers rarely get visibility into these early signals of demand.
The new RFI section changes that.
Here’s how it helps:
Buyers can submit structured RFIs directly through the platform, giving suppliers clear, consistent insight into upcoming needs.
Suppliers receive organized, high‑quality information requests, making it easier to respond thoughtfully and showcase capabilities.
Both sides gain visibility into interest, timelines, and next steps — reducing ambiguity and unnecessary back‑and‑forth.
A centralized hub for early‑stage sourcing, replacing scattered communication with a clean, trackable workflow.
Whether a buyer is exploring feasibility or comparing capabilities, the RFI section creates a transparent, low‑friction way to start the conversation. It’s built to support everything from simple capability checks to complex, multi‑process manufacturing inquiries.
Why These Updates Matter
Together, public profiles and the RFI’s create a more open, efficient, and relationship‑driven sourcing environment:
Suppliers get discovered earlier in the buyer journey.
Buyers make faster, more informed decisions.
The platform becomes a shared space for transparency and collaboration, not just a tool for transactions.
These updates reflect Tandem Global’s mission: empowering suppliers and buyers worldwide with tools that make sourcing more human, more efficient, and more connected.
Stay Tuned
These features are rolling out soon, and they’re just the beginning. Tandem Global is committed to building a platform that grows with the industry and with you.
If you want help shaping the next wave of updates, keep the feedback coming. Your insights are driving the future of supplier collaboration.
