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Mercado

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Mercado is a powerful, niche platform that provides much-needed visibility and control over the 'first mile' of the supply chain for importers. It's an excellent replacement for chaotic spreadsheets and emails but could be too complex for businesses with very simple sourcing needs.


A collaborative supply chain platform simplifying the 'first mile' by connecting teams, suppliers, and partners from product concept to delivery.

Mercado is a supply chain management platform specifically designed to streamline the 'first mile' — the initial, complex phase of bringing a product from concept to a container ready for shipment. The software provides a unified space for teams to manage product development, source materials, place orders with suppliers, and track production and logistics. It aims to replace the disjointed and inefficient workflows that rely on spreadsheets, emails, and various chat applications. The platform is built for businesses that import goods, such as retailers, e-commerce brands, and wholesalers who work with multiple international suppliers. It serves various roles within these organizations, including sourcing managers, product developers, and supply chain coordinators. By centralizing communication, documentation, and order tracking, Mercado provides stakeholders with a single source of truth, increasing visibility, collaboration, and control over their global supply chain operations.

Pros

  • Provides a single source of truth for the entire 'first mile' process
  • Increases visibility into a traditionally opaque part of the supply chain
  • Streamlines communication between importers, internal teams, and suppliers
  • Purpose-built for importers, not a generic project management tool
  • Reduces reliance on messy spreadsheets and fragmented email threads

Cons

  • No transparent, public pricing on their website
  • May require significant setup and supplier onboarding to be effective
  • Niche focus on the 'first mile' means it's not an end-to-end SCM solution
  • Could be overly complex for smaller businesses with simple sourcing needs

Key features

  • Centralized product lifecycle management (PLM) for specs and designs
  • Supplier profile and relationship management (SRM)
  • Purchase order creation, tracking, and management
  • Real-time shipment and logistics tracking for first-mile visibility
  • Integrated communication hub to message suppliers and internal teams
  • Digital management of quotes (RFQs) and sample requests
  • Compliance and quality control document management
  • Financial tracking for calculating landed costs and payments

Integrations

NetSuiteQuickBooksXeroAcumaticaMicrosoft Dynamics 365ShopifyFlexportShipBob

Target audience

Importers, retailers, and direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands managing complex international supply chains and product sourcing.


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Founded

2018

Headquarters

Dallas, USA

Pricing Tiers

Paid

No free tier

Free


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