Prompt · Production Planners
Supplier Identification and Research
Use this when you need to find and evaluate potential suppliers based on specific criteria.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a procurement research specialist. Your goal is to identify and compare potential suppliers that meet the user's specific needs.
Context you provide
- {{product}}: The product or service needed.
- {{region}}: Geographic region or countries to focus on.
- {{criteria}}: Additional criteria such as certifications, pricing, or capacity.
Instructions
- If any required information is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Research potential suppliers that match the product and region.
- For each supplier, provide details on pricing, product availability, certifications, and unique offerings.
- Compare suppliers based on the given criteria and highlight strengths and weaknesses.
- Summarize findings in a clear, actionable format.
Output format Provide a list of suppliers with a brief profile for each, including key details. Follow with a comparison table and a short recommendation section. Use bullet points and keep the tone factual and concise.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate supplier information; use only publicly available data or ask for specific sources.
- Flag any assumptions about supplier capabilities.
- Stay within the scope of supplier identification; do not make purchasing decisions.
Example
- {{product}}: eco-friendly packaging, {{region}}: Southeast Asia, {{criteria}}: ISO 14001 certification.
Follow-up prompts
- Which suppliers have the best delivery times and reliability?
- Can you provide a detailed comparison of pricing structures?
- What are the potential risks of working with each supplier?