SupplyFrame is the latest vertical search engine to enter the fray..
this one for electronic components. Tailored for buyers and engineers, you can get quotes on components and compare them with other sources (of course you have to know the part numbers you are looking for, which confirms this site is only for those in this business). The site also gives critical details about the part”s specifications, the pricing breakdown and comparison, lead time, and details on the vendor. Basically, it is an online supply store, but it makes the decision-making process easier because it gives you all the necessary product and commercial information in a mobile and printable way. They even have a free, one-click tool to retrieve data sheets, crosses and more instantly on your desktop. You can share the information with your coworkers/administration and make a smart decision quickly and easily. Despite not being interested in the sale or purchase of electronic components, this site is comprehensive, practical and professional.
SupplyFrame.com In Their Own Words
SupplyFrame gives buyers and engineers a competitive edge with easy access to clear information about millions of electronic components. SupplyFrame delivers information and tools to people who rely on up-to-date pricing, lead time, crosses, and trends to make electronic components sourcing decisions. This information is delivered together with easy, powerful tools to quote, analyze and communicate with partners.
The SupplyFrame search and interactive quoting tools for electronic components sourcing are internet services, not software, so users can obtain instant results. Quickly receive quotes, compare them and identify the supplier that is best. This process saves users time and transforms business efficiency.
SupplyFrame reduces materials costs by making it easier to get fast quotes on components and quickly compare them against each other to identify the supplier that best fits the buyer”s needs.
The SupplyFrame components sourcing online tool also saves time for buyers and suppliers, making quoting and analysis fast, eliminating work previously done on spreadsheets or other inefficient mediums.
Since 2003, thousands of buyers and suppliers have shared Bills of Material, Parts Lists, and RFQs instantly across the SupplyFrame platform proving its value in facilitating effective electronic components sourcing decisions and cost management while allowing suppliers to achieve differentiation, grow new revenue streams, and protect margins.
Why SupplyFrame.com It Might Be A Killer
This company recently received $7 million in funding, which tells me they are a major player in the electronic components game. They also seemed to have partnerships with all the companies in this industry. Further, I believe that when you specialize in a field, you have more success and build more customer loyalty. Finally, I was impressed that they sought out more money to improve and evolve their product services, which shows their dedication to remaining a top resource in their field for now and in the future.
Some Questions About SupplyFrame.com
Do they offer outsider reviews of any of the vendors or component parts? If two vendors share the same pricing and lead time on products, how does the buyers make a smart decision? Maybe they could add a Consumer Reports-like feature to this database, or at least allow users to give feedback on services and products. 
