Product path
Compare by technical fit
Use compare when the product type is known and the team needs a faster shortlisting step.
Compare
Review the shortlist, confirm the key differences, then move to sourcing with less back-and-forth.
Product path
Use compare when the product type is known and the team needs a faster shortlisting step.
Brand path
If the shortlist is still broad, go back to the supplier catalog and narrow down by family first.
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Use the product path for direct part search or the brand path for supplier-led browsing.