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    ImportYeti

    Score9.7 out of 10
    N/AImportYeti helps users find the right supplier by using customs data to quantify and qualify who the best suppliers are for each product, analyze competitors, find leads and do market research. The site collects the information from the U.S. customs sea shipment records and organizes it in charts, maps, and sections. ImportYeti boasts 500k monthly active users and focuses on continuous improvement through customer feedback.

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    VPL Smart Supply Chain Platform

    N/AN/AVPL offers a Smart Healthcare Supply Chain Platform that helps health systems gain control and visibility. With freight management as an entry point, VPL leverages freight data to create real-time visibility that uncovers critical product information as it moves from the vendor to the point of patient care. This visibility extends beyond inbound freight management into outbound shipping, including clinical workflows for growing specialty pharmacy and healthcare-at…N/A
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    ImportYetiVPL Smart Supply Chain Platform
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    ImportYetiVPL Smart Supply Chain Platform
    Free Trial
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Detailsβ€”Custom volume-based pricing model
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    95%
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    Happy with the feature set
    92%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    ImportYetiVPL Smart Supply Chain Platform
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.7
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    Product Scalability
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    User Testimonials
    ImportYetiVPL Smart Supply Chain Platform
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    ImportYeti
    This tool proves invaluable in grasping the landscape of market participants and their interactions. It enables us to conduct comprehensive market research, equipping us with the knowledge we need to make informed decisions. While it excels in providing insights into the volume flow within the market, it may fall short when it comes to pricing or the value of trades. Nonetheless, its ability to decipher market players and dynamics remains a strong asset for our business. We can rely on this tool to navigate the market terrain and gain a competitive edge.
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    VPL
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    Pros
    ImportYeti
    • Great data on Suppliers and Manufacturers
    • Easy connect to all the platforms manufacturer is on for product portfolio
    • PowerQuery tool lets you export for further analysis
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    VPL
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    Cons
    ImportYeti
    • Wish the ability to download I information was available
    • Wish their was an availability to search by category (ie copper cookware; cutlery etc
    • Being able to more easily see who else a supplier manufactures work with as helps you understand quality being produced
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    VPL
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    Support Rating
    ImportYeti
    After posting this (previously positive) review, all communication stopped from ImportYeti's side. Updating the review to reflect this.
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    Alternatives Considered
    ImportYeti
    ImportYeti is aimed for simplicity and cost effective solution. Many of its competitors provide a wide range of solutions, with a much greater price point. If you need a complete range of solutions, you may consider other options. ImportYeti is great in its scope, for querying the information regarding US imports. Is structured and really easy to use.
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    VPL
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    Return on Investment
    ImportYeti
    • Cut competitor supplier analysis time down to a fraction
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    ScreenShots

    ImportYeti Screenshots

    Screenshot of Search tool for companies, suppliers, products or H.S.codes.Screenshot of Search filters, based on most recent shipment, total shipments, suppliers or companies, industry and location.Screenshot of A product keyword search, which can be done in the Product Finder, used to quickly scan which companies are importing a product from which suppliers.Screenshot of Visualization of each company's total sea shipments over time.Screenshot of Product breakdown by H.S.code.Screenshot of Visualization of a company's relationships with other companies and suppliers.

    VPL Smart Supply Chain Platform Screenshots

    Screenshot of The Multi-Carrier Shipping Dashboard displays the order status for all shipments.Screenshot of The Visibility Dashboard is used to track and trace orders on a map in real-time. The user can also opt into email updates to receive critical shipment alerts for essential packages.Screenshot of The Receiving Dock Dashboard provides insight into the number of inbound shipments by hospital location to support planning for receiving dock labor and space.Screenshot of The Supplier Performance Dashboard displays various KPIs for future optimizations.Screenshot of The Supply Chain Dashboard shows insight into the percentage of late and on-time shipments, average total order time, and total order time by supplier and supplier location.Screenshot of The Inbound Dashboard reveals shipments by service level, service level mix trend percentages, and shipments by recipient location.