Automate RFQs, POs, and Vendor Management
From material requirements to vendor selection to PO tracking - Arzana handles procurement so your buyers can focus on vendor relationships.
How It Works
An upcoming job triggers a material check - Arzana flags shortages automatically.
Job BOM - JOB-2026-0312Apex Mfg Brackets
Ship Date: 04/15/2026Need Material By: 03/25/2026
MaterialQtyUOM
6061-T6-PLT-0.5
Alum Plate 0.500"
303-SS-RND-0.75
SS Round Bar 0.750"
6061-T6-PLT-0.25
Alum Plate 0.250"
4140-STL-RND-1.0
Steel Round 1.000"
Inventory CheckLive ERP Data
MaterialOn HandNeededStatus
6061-T6-PLT-0.5
312SHORT303-SS-RND-0.75
3420OK6061-T6-PLT-0.25
158OK4140-STL-RND-1.0
96OK6061-T6-PLT-0.5 below reorder point
Need 12, only 3 on hand - shortage of 9
Looking Up Qualified Vendors...
Arzana pulls every vendor that sells the short part, with pricing history and quote status.
Vendor Comparison - 6061-T6-PLT-0.5
9 SHT neededAluminum Plate 6061-T6, 0.500" x 48" x 96"
VendorUnit PriceLead TimeLast BoughtQuote
Midwest Metal Supply
RECOMMENDEDGreat Lakes Steel & Alum
Allied Aluminum Corp
Pacific Metal Distributors
Best Valid Price
Midwest Metal - $485.00/sht
9 x $485.00 = $4,365.00
Fastest Delivery
Allied Aluminum - 3 days
Quote expired - sending RFQ
Sending RFQs & Generating PO...
RFQ sent for updated pricing, response captured, and PO generated - all without manual intervention.
RFQ Sent - Allied Aluminum
To: quotes@alliedaluminum.com
Subject: RFQ - 6061-T6 Aluminum Plate
We are requesting a quote for:
6061-T6-PLT-0.5
Alum Plate 0.500" x 48" x 96"
Qty: 9 SHT | Need by: 03/25/2026
Please provide unit pricing, availability, and lead time.
Response Received
From: Allied Aluminum
Unit Price: $505.00/sht
Lead Time: 3 business days
Valid Through: 04/05/2026
PO GeneratedPO-PP-2026-1547
Vendor:Allied Aluminum Corp
Ship To:Precision Parts - Dock 3
Required:03/25/2026
Terms:Net 30
Line Items
6061-T6-PLT-0.5
Alum Plate 0.500" x 48" x 96"
9 SHT
@ $505.00
Subtotal:$4,545.00
Freight:$185.00
TOTAL$4,730.00
Linked Job:JOB-2026-0312 (Apex Mfg)
PO Sent to Vendor
RFQ SentResponse ReceivedPO Sent
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