Archlet for
Retail & Distribution
Smarter and faster sourcing for retail and distribution companies with Archlet.
Retail sourcing involves thousands of suppliers and categories, under pressure from tight margins and shifting demand. Legacy sourcing tools cannot keep pace. Archlet enables faster, structured sourcing with scalable workflows and templates. Supplier management and approvals help retailers reduce cycle times and secure competitive terms at scale.
Use Cases
Packaging, Logistics, Indirect Goods, Services, Store Equipment
Our Customers
Simplify sourcing in Retail & Distribution
RFI, RFP, RFQ
Manage high-volume sourcing events across indirects, logistics, and private label goods from one platform.
Automated Bid Analytics
Compare supplier quotes instantly to speed up large-scale retail sourcing cycles.
Scenario Modeling
Optimize supplier mix based on cost, delivery, and coverage to support multi-region retail operations.
Collaborative Scoring
Include logistics, merchandising, and finance perspectives for balanced decisions.
Supplier Performance
Evaluate supplier reliability across categories and regions to ensure supply stability.
Best-Practice Templates
Use tailored templates for recurring retail categories like packaging, transport, and store equipment.
Proven results in Transport & Logistics
11%
Average time saved in Logistics & Freight events
0.0%
Extra savings achieved in MRO sourcing
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Archlet’s Spark AI to generate imagery of puppies?
No. Spark AI is built to make sourcing smarter, not to create pictures of puppies. What it can do is generate bid sheets, clean supplier data, and build award scenarios in seconds — which might just save you enough time to actually go play with a real puppy.
Sourcing
Launch RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs with ease, manage projects efficiently, and collaborate at scale.
Sourcing Optimization
Run multiple award scenarios and bid analysis to drive savings in complex spend areas.
Auctions
Run Dutch, Japanese and English auctions to drive even more savings across categories.
Ready to change the way you source?
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