Manual processes, disconnected sources of intelligence,and siloed structures prevent the kinds of resiliency and collaboration needed to combat present and future challenges. Without the ability to make smarter sourcing decisions, global organizations will continue to make the same mistakes and fail to mitigate risks that are apparent throughout the supply chain. Supplyframe DirectSource transforms strategic sourcing for direct materials by providing 360-degree visibility across parts, suppliers, and commodities. The integration of both internal enterprise data combined with real-time external market insights allows for augmented decision making and heightened risk mitigation throughout the sourcing and procurement process. In addition, RFQs can be generated by, and received back into the system for an integrated sourcing solution.