Supplier Landscape and EvaluationKnow every supplier in the category, and which ones you can rely on
The full supplier universe for a category, profiled and assessed on capability, capacity and risk, narrowed to a shortlist with support through the RFQ.
Is this for you?
- You depend on one or two suppliers for a critical input and need alternatives.
- A category is being re-sourced and the known supplier base is incomplete.
- You need technical assessment of supplier capability, not only a list of names.
- Procurement and engineering disagree on which suppliers are qualified.
What you get
- 01
Supplier universe and profiles
Every relevant supplier, including those not in directories, with products, capacity, locations and ownership.
- 02
Capability and capacity assessment
Technical fit, quality systems, scale and expansion plans assessed by engineers.
- 03
Risk and concentration view
Geographic, financial and single-source risks mapped across the category.
- 04
Shortlist and RFQ support
Qualified candidates and support through the request-for-quotation process.
Deliverables
- Supplier universe database (Excel)
- Supplier profiles and assessment scorecards
- Risk map and recommendation report (PDF)
- RFQ pack and evaluation support
How we work
- Step 01
Define the category, specification, volumes and sourcing objectives.
- Step 02
Build the universe from trade data, registries, trade fairs and industry interviews.
- Step 03
Assess suppliers through interviews, documentation and, where needed, site visits.
- Step 04
Shortlist, support the RFQ and evaluate responses.
Why IMR for this
Chemical and process engineers assess suppliers on technical merit.
Strong coverage of Indian and GCC suppliers that global databases miss.
Site visits available across India through our own teams.
Frequently asked questions
Which categories do you cover?
Chemicals, raw materials, industrial components, packaging, equipment and services.
Can you conduct supplier audits?
Site visits and structured assessments are included; formal quality audits can be arranged.
Do you handle the negotiation?
We support evaluation and benchmarking; negotiation stays with your team.
