Procurement built for
Manufacturing

Bring control, speed, and supply resilience to every plant, category, and production line. Mercanis turns fragmented workflows into one coordinated, AI-powered procurement engine built for the pace of modern manufacturing.

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Built for the realities of Manufacturing. Proven across every plant.

“The Mercanis SRM allows us to digitally map all important supplier management processes and to automate and optimize many manual processes.”

Marcel Schröder
Head of Strategic Purchasing
REQUIREMENTS & INTAKE
Start sourcing with complete, validated specifications
Capture clean, validated specs from engineering and plant teams, with the right tolerances, drawings, quantities, and versions from day one.
DIRECT MATERIALS & TOOLING
Run one RFQ workflow for parts, tooling & assemblies
Standardize RFQs for direct materials, tooling, machining, castings, molded components, and engineered parts across all plants.
PLANT & GLOBAL VISIBILITY
Track every request, RFQ & decision end to end
Get plant-level and global visibility across requests, RFQs, quotes, awards, documents, and approvals, from engineering to procurement to quality.
AI SIGNALS & CONTROL
Catch gaps, anomalies & supply risks before production
AI detects missing requirements, price anomalies, and emerging supplier risks early, before they impact production schedules.

4× more offers per tender

Achieved through structured tenders and centralized supplier data for better market transparency.
SUPPLIER COMPLIANCE & RISK
Maintain audit-ready supplier compliance at scale
Automatically track ISO, REACH, RoHS, quality certifications, sustainability data, conflict minerals, and audit trails without manual chasing.
FULL CATEGORY COVERAGE
Cover Direct, CapEx, Indirect & MRO in one flow
Use the same structured process for CapEx and technical services, indirect procurement, and MRO without switching tools.
REQUIREMENTS & INTAKE
Start sourcing with complete, validated specifications
Capture clean, validated specs from engineering and plant teams, with the right tolerances, drawings, quantities, and versions from day one.
SUPPLIER COMPLIANCE & RISK
Maintain audit-ready supplier compliance at scale
Automatically track ISO, REACH, RoHS, quality certifications, sustainability data, conflict minerals, and audit trails without manual chasing.
AI SIGNALS & CONTROL
Catch gaps, anomalies & supply risks before production
AI detects missing requirements, price anomalies, and emerging supplier risks early, before they impact production schedules.

4× more offers per tender

Achieved through structured tenders and centralized supplier data for better market transparency.
PLANT & GLOBAL VISIBILITY
Track every request, RFQ & decision end to end
Get plant-level and global visibility across requests, RFQs, quotes, awards, documents, and approvals, from engineering to procurement to quality.
DIRECT MATERIALS & TOOLING
Run one RFQ workflow for parts, tooling & assemblies
Standardize RFQs for direct materials, tooling, machining, castings, molded components, and engineered parts across all plants.
FULL CATEGORY COVERAGE
Cover Direct, CapEx, Indirect & MRO in one flow
Use the same structured process for CapEx and technical services, indirect procurement, and MRO without switching tools.

“The Mercanis SRM allows us to digitally map all important supplier management processes and to automate and optimize many manual processes.”

Marcel Schröder
Head of Strategic Purchasing

Move from requirements to production without friction

Capture clean requirements from day one

Stop chasing unclear drawings or missing tolerances. Requesters submit complete, validated specs upfront, so you move straight to sourcing instead of firefighting.

Up to 80% fewer clarification loops
50% faster request-to-RFQ kickoff
Clean data for engineered parts, tooling, and assemblies
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Launch RFQs in minutes and cut sourcing cycles nearly in half

Standardize how you source materials, equipment, and trade packages. AI generates RFQs, compares quotes, and flags anomalies, helping teams run events 30–40% faster.

Fewer last-minute escalations
Higher schedule reliability
Earlier interventions on critical suppliers
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Keep supplier compliance at 100% without manual chasing

Stop reminding suppliers about certificates. Mercanis tracks expirations, flags gaps, and keeps every ISO, REACH, RoHS, and quality document up to date.

Zero lapses in required certifications
Full audit readiness at any time
No more spreadsheet-driven compliance
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Eliminate document chaos across engineering, quality, and procurement

Stop digging through emails for the right revision. Drawings, specs, quotes, and messages stay synced in one place, so every team works from the same version.

No more lost or outdated documents
Clear handoffs between engineering and procurement
One audit trail for every RFQ
Dashboard displaying supplier proposal analysis and automated bid comparisons on the Mercanis platform.

Give every plant real-time spend and supplier visibility

Stop stitching together ERPs, spreadsheets, and plant-level reports. Mercanis unifies all supplier, spend, and performance data into one shared view.

Up to 100% spend visibility
20% more spend under management
Clean supplier master data without manual cleanup
Dashboard displaying supplier proposal analysis and automated bid comparisons on the Mercanis platform.

Launch RFQs in minutes and get real quotes faster

Stop rebuilding RFQs from scratch. Auto-fill templates, pull in approved suppliers, and send events in minutes. AI normalizes every quote so you compare cost, lead time, MOQ, and quality instantly.

17–42% shorter sourcing cycles
Clear hMore bids per eventandoffs between engineering and procurement
Decisions in days, not weeks
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 does Mercanis help with supplier compliance in manufacturing?
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Mercanis tracks ISO certificates, REACH/RoHS, quality audits, ESG requirements, and expiration dates automatically.
AI agents surface missing documents before a supplier becomes a risk.
Compliance stays at 100% without manual chasing.

Can Mercanis reduce my RFQ and sourcing cycle times?
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Yes.
Manufacturers typically cut RFQ preparation and evaluation time by 30–50%, depending on category complexity.
AI agents fill gaps, generate RFP structures, consolidate quotes, and keep events moving.

Can engineers collaborate inside Mercanis?
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Yes.
Engineering uploads specs, drawings, and revisions directly into the request.
Procurement sees the full context, and version control prevents errors caused by old documentation.

How does Mercanis integrate with ERP and PLM systems?
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Mercanis connects with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle Netsuite, Infor, and major PLM systems.
Data stays synchronized so procurement doesn’t re-enter BOM items, supplier data, or purchase information.

Can Mercanis support nearshoring, dual-sourcing, and risk-based sourcing decisions?
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Yes.
Mercanis maps supplier locations, lead times, certifications, historical pricing, and risk indicators.
Teams quickly compare regional vs. global suppliers and build resilient dual-source strategies.

Is Mercanis built for regulated industries (automotive, electronics, machinery)?
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Yes.
The platform supports quality documentation, traceability, supplier audits, PPAP-like workflows, compliance flags, and multi-tier supplier structures.
Manufacturers stay audit-ready with less manual work.

Does Mercanis work for both high-volume and high-mix/low-volume production?
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Yes.
For high-volume categories, Mercanis automates repetitive RFQs and vendor updates.
For variant-rich, low-volume products, Mercanis keeps specs structured and ensures every unique request stays complete and compliant from the start.

How fast can we implement Mercanis?
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Most mid-sized manufacturers go live in 2–4 weeks.
Large multi-plant environments take 6–12 weeks, depending on integrations and onboarding scope.
Minimal IT support is required.

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