First Index has a robust RFx Sourcing Platform that automates and manages the entire Request for Quote process online.  

The primary features of the RFx Sourcing Platform are:

• RFx Automation
• Cost Detail Analysis
• New Supplier Identification
• Preferred Supplier Information Management
• Supplier Ratings
• Drawing & Document Storage
• Project Reporting

This online quoting tool is integrated with our global network of suppliers.  It can be used to process RFQs to your existing preferred suppliers, to our domestic supply base, or to our global database which includes detailed information on thousands of suppliers across China, India, Mexico, and all of the other popular low cost countries.  

The RFx Sourcing Platform is typically provided as a web-based solution that is hosted by First Index.   However, some of our customers purchase this technology as software, integrate it with other procurement software, and run it on their own servers.