Good specialist sourcing begins by reducing ambiguity. The clearer the function, specification, compatibility constraints and commercial requirement, the easier it becomes to compare genuine supply options rather than merely finding something with a similar name.
Start with the sourcing problem
How to source hard-to-find products
A practical process for turning an unusual requirement into a searchable, comparable procurement brief.
Read guideSourcing obsolete and replacement parts
What to establish before buying an alternative for a discontinued, obsolete or unavailable component.
Read guideSupplier sourcing in South Africa
How to research and compare suppliers when routine purchasing channels do not produce a credible option.
Read guideTechnical procurement guide
How specifications, equivalence, documentation and total requirement shape specialist procurement.
Read guideNeed Le Lien to do the searching?
Our specialist sourcing service researches products, suppliers, alternatives and commercial options around the actual operational requirement.