Introducing the New Supplier.io Platform for Small & Local Supplier Sourcing

In an increasingly volatile world, supply chain resilience is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. Companies are under pressure to build agile, diversified supplier bases that not only mitigate risk but also drive local economic impact. 

That’s why we’re proud to unveil the next evolution of the Supplier.io platform, designed from the ground up to help organizations discover and engage high performing small and local suppliers at scale. 

With the world’s largest database of small suppliers, enriched insights, and intelligent scoring like TrustIQ, Supplier.io helps companies quickly identify reliable partners and make confident sourcing decisions. 

Why Small and Local Matters Now More Than Ever 

Today’s leading procurement teams know that small and local suppliers aren’t just the “right” partners, they’re the smart ones. They offer agility, regional coverage, cost-competitiveness, and community impact. But until now, discovering and vetting these suppliers at scale has been a challenge. Supplier.io is changing that. 

What’s New in the Platform 

We’ve reimagined how enterprises can find and connect with small businesses globally and locally by investing in three key areas: 

The World’s Largest Database of Small Suppliers 

With the addition of Supplier.io derived small business data, we now offer access to the largest and most comprehensive database of small suppliers globally enriched with intelligent attributes to help you filter and assess suppliers based on real world operational readiness. 

• Millions of global small suppliers 

• Deep attributes including certifications, locations, capabilities, and business signals 

• Continuously enriched and validated for accuracy 

Smarter, Localized Supplier Discovery 

Finding the right small or local supplier should be easy. Our enhanced sourcing experience makes it possible to: 

• Search by region, category, and unique attributes like TrustIQ, Small Business Certification, B-Corp Certification, CDP rating, Fair Trade, etc. 

• Intelligent filtering that connects buyers with suppliers ready to deliver 

• Our enhanced discovery tool includes TrustIQ, an intelligent scoring model that helps procurement teams quickly assess supplier reliability. TrustIQ considers: Revenue size and company longevity, and active engagement with Fortune 1000 customers. This score gives buyers an instant view into which suppliers have a demonstrated track record — making sourcing faster, smarter, and less risky. 

Actionable Impact Insights for Executives 

Procurement is becoming a driver of business impact and leaders need the data to back it up. With new reporting tools, you can now: 

• Benchmark small business spend across regions or business units 

• Track growth over time and compare performance to industry peers 

• Visualize the economic impact of your small business sourcing strategy 

This is more than a product update. It’s a new chapter for Supplier.io one that reflects the urgency and opportunity of alternate sourcing and reaffirms our commitment to helping companies find the right partners, drive measurable impact, and stay ahead of disruption. Whether you’re trying to reduce supplier risk, or grow your presence in local communities, Supplier.io is your partner for small and local supplier intelligence. 

If you’re ready to transform how you source small and local suppliers, let’s talk.  Supplier.io: Supplier Intelligence Solution.