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The Thomas Network at Thomasnet.com is industry’s largest Product Sourcing and Supplier Selection platform with information on over 500,000 North American suppliers and more than 6 million products.

Seller

Thomas Publishing Company

Discussions

Thomas Network Community

Languages Supported

English

Product Description

Helps B2B buyers and industrial suppliers grow their businesses and their careers.

Overview by

Juliette Ferraro

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Thomas Network Media

Product Sourcing and Supplier Discovery Platform.

Thomas Network Demo - Industrial Buying Process

At a high level, the process that they go through actually involves six distinct phases.

Use Opportunity Intelligence to see in-market buyers — not traffic numbers.

Product Experience Management for Industry.™

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Verified User in Manufacturing

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/18/2023

"Complete Nightmare"

0/5

What do you like best about Thomas Network?

Sometimes I just have too much time and money and need to find ways to waste it. ThomasNet is great for that Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Thomas Network?

Speed, quality, customer service, attention to detail, ability to fix issues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Food & Beverages

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/15/2020

"Thomas Net. One of my trusted go-to sources for potential Vendor research"

4/5

What do you like best about Thomas Network?

I appreciate the complete and all in one source of information on researching potential Vendors. The ease of use and intuitive navigating is a big plus for our company. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Thomas Network?

To date, I cannot recall anything in-particular that I did not like about Thomas Net. It serves its purpose and does exactly what you would expect from a Vendor research platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Thomas Network:

Give it a try. Go to the website and browse around, You may be surprised all that is offered. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Thomas Network solving and how is that benefiting you?

In the past I was able to identify additional vendors which I couldn't using other methods. I can honestly say I had always come away with a significant amount more of information after using Thomas Net than prior to using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Samuel C.

Supply Chain Planner

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/15/2020

"Quick and easy to find suppliers for RFQ"

5/5

What do you like best about Thomas Network?

Within a few short minutes, I was able to find a handful of qualified local suppliers. Through Thomas Net, I had access to their stats, industry, certifications, etc. Because of the information provided through their platform, within 2 days I had half a dozen returned quotes from businesses within an hour's drive of my facility. Also, it is great that I can compare suppliers and add them to my shortlist. Thomas helps keep a record of the research I have already done, so I don't have to repeat it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Thomas Network?

There were some companies that appeared in my search that were not quite what I was looking for. However, if you are halfway decent at Google searches, you should be able to change your keywords slightly to get the information you need. Honestly, the time it took to cull the bad suggestions from the good ones was less than had I just Google searched for everything. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Thomas Network:

Utilizing Thomas Network is a no brainer. The service is free and simple to use. Instead of vetting suppliers through Google, Thomas allows you to find vendors who are willing to invest in gaining your business. Furthermore, Thomas keeps a record of your favorite vendors, shortlists, RFQs, etc. so you don't have to keep a separate database. Take the time to familiarize yourself with their platform and it will be worth your time. I am just beginning to take advantage of their advanced features and newsletter. There are certainly more than enough resources Thomas Network provides for free, so don't lose out! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Thomas Network solving and how is that benefiting you?

As mentioned above, I have found suppliers via Thomas Net with whom I have outstanding quotes. We are launching a new product line and so we need to find domestic suppliers with different skillsets than our current suppliers have. I plan to utilize Thomas Net heavily in the future. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jared D.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/15/2020

"Very Handy Tool For Purchasers"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Thomas Network?

I can easily find multiple new vendor options for materials or services as needed, and quickly connect with those companies to make inquiries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Thomas Network?

Occasionally, I will find a company which has been categorized incorrectly, and turns up in search results which are not relevant to their offered services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Thomas Network:

From a Purchasing perspective, this platform is very easy to use, and doesn't require much setup. From a sales perspective, there is a good deal of setup required, and it's very important that your information is accurate. This will prevent accidental misrepresentations of your company in search results, and reduce the likelihood of receiving calls or inquiries out of your area of expertise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Thomas Network solving and how is that benefiting you?

My job is easier now, when trying to source new vendors. I can find and send inquiries to many potential new vendors in a short amount of time thanks to Thomas Net's categorization and search engine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Brett S.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/18/2020

"Extensive list of Established Companies"

5/5

What do you like best about Thomas Network?

The information provided from Thomasnet.com in regards to obtaining companies and the help they profide to springboard your business is fantastic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Thomas Network?

The down side of this site is there is only a general contact number or email for comanies. It would be helpful to have the department's separated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Thomas Network:

Use the support team that Thomasnet.com offers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Thomas Network solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am realizing the vast reach of what my industry is capable of becoming. We arenot onl and able to find customers to help with logistics needs but we can also find carriers and their content information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kevin B.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/15/2020

"How To Find Industrial Businesses For Freight"

5/5

What do you like best about Thomas Network?

Description of what the company does, how many employees and how much it does in yearly sales. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Thomas Network?

Sometimes it's not very up to date. I needed more characters so I could move on to the next question. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Thomas Network:

Jump in and get to work! Easy to maneuver and well categorized. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Thomas Network solving and how is that benefiting you?

Thomas Network helps me classify potential clients into catagories. It makes it easier to weed out one's that are not a good match so I'm not wasting my time calling them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.