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| A guide to using the Automotive Supplier Finder |
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Do I need to be an SMMT member to be a part of ASF?
How do I get my business capabilities and details in the Motor Industry Directory (MID)?
Is there a subscription charge for suppliers?
Somebody is already registered under our company address; I cannot add myself to the company account. Do I need to set up a new account?
How do I register?
I have forgotten my username and/or password.
My company is already listed in the MID, but how can I review and update our business capabilities?
I have registered for ASF after receiving an email alert telling me I have received a request for quotation, but I cannot see the details?
The system does not accept my email user name.
I have registered for the ASF service, but when I searched the MID my company details have not appeared, why is this?
I have searched by products/services that I can supply but my company does not appear in the MID, why not?
I have received an RFQ but there is not enough information for me to respond with a quotation, how can I get more information from the buyer?
Why can't I download the drawings?
How can I add users to my account?
What is the Motor Industry Directory?
What can I use ASF to source?
What makes ASF different from other search facilities?
What product / service areas does the directory specialise in?
How does the proactive matching service work?
How can I improve my business visibility with ASF?
Will I be notified of any charges?
How will I know if there is a request for quotation that I can respond to?
I have used the MID before, why am I being asked to register before I can create an RFQ?
What is a request for information (RFI) and how can I send one?
What is the difference between Public and Private RFQs?
How can I source from overseas suppliers using ASF?
I have received an RFQ which I cannot return a quote to because I do not supply this product/service, what should I do?
I have checked my company details in the MID but you have the incorrect information, what should I do?
What will happen when I return my quote through the system?
Why hasn't our business received any request for quotations?
I have received a request for quotation but do not have enough time to respond before the expiry date, is there a way to respond after this date?
What are supplier communities?
How can I benefit from supplier communities?
How can I alter my ASF user account details?
Can I update my business capabilities and details online?
We have more than one site; can we use the same account?
How does the NDA process work?
What is exclusion management?
How long will it take for my company profile to appear in the MID?
Do you offer advertising space?
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What product / service areas does the directory specialise in?
The Automotive Supplier Finder can be used to source anything from:
electrical connectors to die cast mouldings;
hazard warning beacons to safety equipment;
consultancy to business data reporting.
Searchable product and service categories are listed as below.
Vehicles (VEH)
Automotive components and systems (ACS)
Multi Area Components
Vehicle raw materials
Product engineering, research and development
Manufacturing processes and subcontract services
Tooling, tool making, jigs and fixtures
Factory / production equipment
Business operations services
Vehicle lifetime support equipment and services
Computer Hardware and software
Consultancy and service providers
Skills and learning and HR
Other Business Services and Related Industries
We have a variety of categories but are also constantly updating the schema upon which the database is designed on. New categories are being added on a weekly basis, so if you feel your company offer something to the automotive industry that we may not cover yet, please let us know and we will try and add it to the database.
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