How to Build Connection Between Fabric Suppliers and Buyers

How does a fabric buyer build connection with a supplier?

A fabric buyer has three ways to build connection with a supplier. Connection feature can be found in Sourcing Center using shared links from suppliers.

Method 1: Invite a supplier for connection manually in Sourcing Center

Manually building connection with suppliers makes it easier for those without Cloud platform account.

Go to Sourcing Center>Fabric Sourcing>Fabric Supplier and then you can view all suppliers.

Click "Add Supplier" and fill in the information of your supplier and then click "Save".

The supplier invited can log in directly with the account and password you've shared.

There is a default password set automatically in the system and your supplier needs to change it after logging in.

Method 2: Invite a supplier for connection via email in Sourcing Center

Go to Sourcing Center>Fabric Sourcing>Fabric Supplier and then you can view all suppliers.

Click "Add Supplier" and enter email address of your supplier and click "Send".

The supplier invited can check out the inbox and open the invitation link before signing up or logging in if he or she already has an account.

Method 3: Apply for connection via email from a shared link

Cloud platform allows buyers to apply for connection with suppliers via shared links of fabric, trendbook, collection, supplier's company showroom or VR showroom.

Open the shared link of a trendbook, or fabric and more.

Click on "Contact Supplier" and then "Apply for Cooperation". On a new pop-up generated, you can either sign up or log in if you already have an account.

Choose "Fabric Business" and click "Sign up and Apply".

The supplier who shared links with you can now approve the application in Settings.

How does a fabric supplier build connection with a buyer?

A fabric supplier can add a buyer to become his or her client and build connection in Cloud platform.

Go to Settings>Contact>Fabric Customer 

Click "Add Customer" and fill in the information of the buyer you want to connect with.

Note: Adding salesmen means adding contacts from your company who will keep in touch with your buyer.

Add a contact of your buyer and send out an invitation email before you can build the real connection.

The buyer invited can check out the inbox and open the invitation link before signing up or logging in if he or she already has an account.