Supplier Marketplace

The Supplier Marketplace is where shepherds discover and connect with service providers.

Marketplace Overview

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│  Supplier Marketplace                                │
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│  🔍 Search...                                       │
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│  Filters: [Zone ▼] [Category ▼] [Rating ▼]          │
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│  │ ⭐ Joe's Mobile Tires                         │  │
│  │    Tires • Miami Metro                        │  │
│  │    ⭐ 4.8 (127 reviews) • 2hr response        │  │
│  │    [View Profile] [Request Quote]             │  │
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│  │ ⭐ Quick Tow Services                         │  │
│  │    Towing • Miami Metro, Fort Lauderdale      │  │
│  │    ⭐ 4.6 (89 reviews) • 45min response       │  │
│  │    [View Profile] [Request Quote]             │  │
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Search & Discovery

Search

Search by:

• Supplier name

• Service keywords

• Location

Filters

Filter	Options
Zone	Select from your operational zones
Category	Tires, Towing, Maintenance, Parking, etc.
Rating	Minimum rating (3+, 4+, 4.5+)
Response Time	Under 1hr, Under 2hr, Same day
Capacity	Small, Medium, Large fleet support

Sort Options

• Relevance (default)

• Rating (highest first)

• Response time (fastest first)

• Price (lowest first)

• Distance (nearest first)

Supplier Profiles

Clicking a supplier opens their profile:

Profile Sections

Section	Content
Overview	Company info, description, years in business
Services	Detailed service listings
Zones	Geographic coverage
SLA	Response time commitments
Reviews	Customer feedback
Certifications	Industry certifications

Service Listings

Each service includes:

• Description

• Pricing model

• SLA options

• Capacity

Performance Metrics

• Average response time

• SLA compliance rate

• Customer rating

• Volume handled

Actions

Request Quote

Send a direct quote request:

1. Click "Request Quote"

2. Describe your needs

3. Supplier responds with pricing

Create RFQ

For formal procurement:

1. Click "Add to RFQ"

2. Add to existing or create new RFQ

3. Include other suppliers for comparison

Direct Message

Start a conversation:

1. Click "Message"

2. Chat with supplier through platform

3. Discuss requirements before formalizing

AI-Powered Recommendations

The marketplace uses AI to suggest:

Based on Your Needs

• "Suppliers who specialize in your fleet size"

• "Highest-rated for your service category"

Based on History

• "Suppliers similar to ones you've worked with"

• "Trending in your zone"

Gap Analysis

• "You have no tire service in Zone X"

• "Consider adding backup supplier for maintenance"

Supplier Comparison

Compare up to 4 suppliers:

Metric	Supplier A	Supplier B	Supplier C
Rating	4.8	4.5	4.7
Response Time	2hr	1hr	3hr
Base Price	$$$	$$	$$
Capacity	High	Medium	High
SLA Compliance	98%	95%	97%

For Suppliers: Marketplace Presence

Optimizing Your Listing

1. Complete profile: 100% complete profiles rank higher

2. Add all services: Be discoverable in all relevant categories

3. Update zones: Accurate zone coverage

4. Maintain ratings: Respond to reviews, resolve issues

Getting Discovered

Your listing appears when:

• Shepherd searches your service category

• Your zone matches shepherd's filter

• AI recommends you for their needs

Profile Analytics

See how your profile performs:

• Profile views

• Quote requests

• RFQ inclusions

• Conversion rate