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Keep production lines moving with one AI powered procurement workflow built for complex, multi tier automotive supply chains.

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Built for the realities of Automotive. Proven across complex supply chains.

TOOLING & LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT
Track tooling costs and lifecycle without spreadsheets
Manage ownership, amortization, changes, and tooling costs across suppliers and plants with full traceability.
PLANT-LEVEL VISIBILITY
Prevent JIT/JIS disruptions with plant-level insight
Connect sourcing, suppliers, and plant execution to catch risks that would otherwise stop production.
MULTI-TIER RISK VISIBILITY
Detect supplier risks before they reach the plant
Surface delivery, quality, and capacity risks across Tier-1 to Tier-3 suppliers, with early warnings instead of last-minute surprises.
REGULATED SUPPLIER ONBOARDING
Simplify onboarding for regulated automotive suppliers
Manage ownership, amortization, changes, and tooling costs across suppliers and plants with full traceability.
PRODUCTION & COST CONTROL
Standardize serial production sourcing and cost breakdowns
Compare offers across global suppliers, detect anomalies early, and maintain cost control throughout serial production.
ENGINEERING CHANGE CONTROL
Manage ECNs, ECOs & frequent design updates
Stop re-sourcing against outdated specs. Mercanis links RFQs to the correct drawing version and updates sourcing files instantly.
ENGINEERING CHANGE CONTROL
Manage ECNs, ECOs & frequent design updates
Stop re-sourcing against outdated specs. Mercanis links RFQs to the correct drawing version and updates sourcing files instantly.
TOOLING & LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT
Track tooling costs and lifecycle without spreadsheets
Manage ownership, amortization, changes, and tooling costs across suppliers and plants with full traceability.
PLANT-LEVEL VISIBILITY
Prevent JIT/JIS disruptions with plant-level insight
Connect sourcing, suppliers, and plant execution to catch risks that would otherwise stop production.
MULTI-TIER RISK VISIBILITY
Detect supplier risks before they reach the plant
Surface delivery, quality, and capacity risks across Tier-1 to Tier-3 suppliers, with early warnings instead of last-minute surprises.
REGULATED SUPPLIER ONBOARDING
Simplify onboarding for regulated automotive suppliers
Manage ownership, amortization, changes, and tooling costs across suppliers and plants with full traceability.
PRODUCTION & COST CONTROL
Standardize serial production sourcing and cost breakdowns
Compare offers across global suppliers, detect anomalies early, and maintain cost control throughout serial production.
ENGINEERING CHANGE CONTROL
Manage ECNs, ECOs & frequent design updates
Stop re-sourcing against outdated specs. Mercanis links RFQs to the correct drawing version and updates sourcing files instantly.

Handle automotive sourcing challenges without stopping the line

Manage rapid engineering changes without derailing sourcing

Stop sourcing against outdated drawings or ECOs. Mercanis keeps specs, versions, and BOM updates synced automatically, so you stay aligned with engineering instead of correcting mistakes later.

50–70 percent fewer sourcing errors from outdated data
Engineering changes reflected instantly in RFQs
Full traceability across parts, assemblies, and tooling
Dashboard displaying supplier proposal analysis and automated bid comparisons on the Mercanis platform.

Prevent Tier-2/Tier-3 disruptions before they hit production

No more discovering shortages only when a Tier-1 misses a delivery.
Mercanis maps sub-tier dependencies, flags risk patterns, and highlights vulnerable suppliers early.

Earlier detection of bottlenecks and single-source risks
Up to 60 percent more proactive mitigation actions
Multi-tier visibility without manual investigation
Dashboard displaying supplier proposal analysis and automated bid comparisons on the Mercanis platform.

Automate IATF16949, IMDS, REACH, and ESG compliance

Stop chasing suppliers for chemical declarations, certificates, and battery regulation data. Mercanis collects, validates, and tracks every requirement automatically.

Up to 50 percent less manual follow up
Zero expired certificates or missing IMDS entries
Audit-ready documentation for every program
Dashboard displaying supplier proposal analysis and automated bid comparisons on the Mercanis platform.

Enforce structured cost breakdowns for complex assemblies

Skip PDF chaos. Mercanis standardizes cost breakdowns for materials, labor, tooling, and overhead, so you spot anomalies instantly.

Line-by-line cost transparency
Faster should-cost analysis and alternative suggestions
15–25 percent tooling and component cost improvements
Dashboard displaying supplier proposal analysis and automated bid comparisons on the Mercanis platform.

Give every plant full visibility into supplier performance and risks

Plants need instant clarity on delivery issues, capacity constraints, and quality trends. Mercanis provides live dashboards and automated alerts across all production sites.

Early warnings for JIT/JIS disruptions
Unified performance scoring across suppliers
Zero status black holes across plants
Dashboard displaying supplier proposal analysis and automated bid comparisons on the Mercanis platform.
Empower your entire procurement journey.
Mercanis connects every process, from intake to sourcing, suppliers to contracts, in one AI Procurement Platform. Your team gains full visibility, control, and confidence across the entire lifecycle of spend.
Intake
Faster approvals, fewer follow-ups, and a clear audit trail — no guesswork, no delays.
Sourcing
AI-driven sourcing that compares suppliers, prices, and terms instantly.
Supplier Management
Smart supplier records that stay complete and up to date.
Contract Management
Contracts tracked, versioned, and renewed automatically.
Risk & Compliance
Automated monitoring across supplier health and regulatory updates.
Analytics
Real-time analytics across spend, cycle time, and savings.

Intake

Faster approvals, fewer follow-ups, and a clear audit trail — no guesswork, no delays.

Sourcing

AI-driven sourcing that compares suppliers, prices, and terms instantly.

Supplier Management

Smart supplier records that stay complete and up to date.

Contract Management

Contracts tracked, versioned, and renewed automatically.

Risk & Compliance

Automated monitoring across supplier health and regulatory updates.

Analytics

Real-time analytics across spend, cycle time, and savings.
Built for confidence.
Made in Germany.
Enterprise-level security with SOC certification, full audit transparency, and peace of mind built into every workflow.

FAQs

How quickly can automotive teams onboard Mercanis?
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Most teams go live in 4–8 weeks depending on integration depth, supplier volume, and number of plants. Prototype sourcing and intake workflows are often live even sooner.

How does Mercanis help prevent JIT/JIS disruptions?
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Mercanis pulls supplier performance data, risk signals, delivery trends, and compliance status into one live dashboard. You get alerts early enough to act before issues trigger line stoppages.

Is Mercanis capable of supporting global and multi-plant procurement?
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Yes. Each plant has its own workspace and permissions while sharing the same unified supplier database, sourcing history, and compliance records. Global teams gain visibility without losing local autonomy.

Is Mercanis hosted securely and compliant for automotive requirements?
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Yes. Mercanis is ISO 27001 certified, GDPR compliant, EU-hosted, and supports TISAX requirements. All data stays within European data centers.

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