7 FF&E procurement tools to try in 2024

7 FF&E procurement tools for small and mid-sized firms to try in 2024

MaterLog Team · Mar. 25, 2024

For small and mid-sized firms, finding the right tools for buying FF&E is key. In 2024, there are 10 new tools that stand out for making FF&E procurement easier, more cost-effective and streamlined. Let's dive into these tools and see how they can help your business stay competitive.

1. Programa

• Use case: Programa streamlines the design and procurement process, allowing designers to create project boards, source products, and manage budgets all in one place.

• Why we like it: It offers an all-in-one solution for design and procurement, saving time and reducing errors.

• https://programa.design/

2. Notch

• Use Case: Notch is designed for multi-location businesses, streamlining the process of planning, building, and furnishing spaces by offering tools for templating workflows, automating multi-vendor purchasing, and tracking inventory assets

• Why we like it: It helps businesses open locations faster and more cost-effectively while maintaining brand consistency and efficiently managing ongoing maintenance.

• https://www.hellonotch.com/

3. Sigma Sourcing

• Use case: Sigma Sourcing offers a comprehensive platform for sourcing and managing FF&E, including supplier management and cost analysis.

• Why we like it: It provides a holistic approach to sourcing and managing FF&E, improving cost efficiency.

• https://sigmasourcing.com/

4. Gather.It

• Use case: Gather.It helps designers and firms organize product information, create mood boards, and collaborate with team members on FF&E projects.

• Why we like it: Its collaborative features foster teamwork and streamline the design process.

• https://gatherit.co

5. Fohlio

• Use case: Fohlio allows for efficient specification and procurement management, enabling users to create spec sheets and manage product data.

• Why we like it: It simplifies specification management, making it easier to handle complex product data.

• https://www.fohlio.com/

6. Canoa

• Use case: Canoa focuses on sustainable FF&E procurement, offering comprehensive and AI-enabled design and procurement tools for designing spaces and specifying products

• Why we like it: Its emphasis on sustainability aligns with modern environmental goals and it’s modern, AI-forward product design

• https://www.canoa.supply/

7. MaterLog

• Use case: MaterLog simplifies ordering and tracking for FF&E, providing real-time updates on order status and delivery schedules and offering a centralized platform for managing FF&E logistics, including inventory tracking and shipping coordination

• Why we like it: Its real-time tracking feature ensures transparency and efficiency in the procurement process.

• https://www.materlog.com