Sourcing that keeps operations moving

In ops, sourcing is rarely your job title — it's just suddenly your problem. A supplier fails, a material runs short, a new line needs equipment. Dov turns 'find me three quotes by Friday' from a lost week into a sent request.

When sourcing lands on ops

Operations teams inherit sourcing at the worst moments — under time pressure, next to a dozen other fires:

• A single-source supplier just failed and the line needs an alternative now
• Quotes are needed for budget approval, but nobody has time to collect them
• Maintenance and consumables get re-ordered at last year's price, every year
• Every 'quick supplier search' costs an afternoon you don't have

How Dov handles it

• Send Dov the spec or even a photo of the part or label
• Dov finds alternative suppliers and requests quotes the same day
• Follow-ups run automatically — you watch replies land on your dashboard
• Use the comparison to qualify a backup source before you need it

Example missions

• Backup supplier for food-grade plastic trays — US + Mexico, 4-week deadline
• Forklift tires, 60 units/year — three quotes for budget sign-off
• Industrial degreaser, 55-gal drums, monthly program — landed cost compared

Frequently asked questions

How fast can Dov deliver quotes?

Outreach usually starts the same day. First replies typically land within days — sector-dependent — and every reply shows up on your dashboard in real time.

Can Dov find a backup for a part we already buy?

Yes — dual-sourcing is one of the most common missions. Send the current spec; Dov finds and quotes qualified alternatives.

Do we need to install anything?

No. It's a web dashboard plus email. Describe the need, watch the quotes arrive.