Visual similarity
part geometry
Compare silhouette, mounting points, and overall shape to similar sourced parts.
Sourcing
Connect parts to sourcing decisions faster
VizSeek helps sourcing teams identify similar parts, connect them to supplier history, and reduce delays in vendor discovery.
Sourcing Search Workspace
Start from an incoming part request, then connect it to comparable components and supplier history
supplier discovery
Incoming part request
buyer inquiry
Requested part
Photo + rough dimensions + buyer notes + prior vendor hints
requested replacement component + visual shape + part family clues + supplier history lookup
Search mode
Image to part family
Primary goal
Supplier-ready matches
Photo Part family Supplier history Procurement
Sourcing signals
used to rank comparable partsPart metadata
descriptions
Use part descriptions, sizes, categories, and extracted attributes to support the match.
Supplier history
vendor context
Surface vendors that have quoted, built, or supplied comparable parts before.
Prior decisions
sourcing memory
Keep results grounded in previous sourcing choices instead of restarting investigation from zero.
Supplier-ready matches
ranked by similarity and sourcing fitPRT-7812 Bearing Housing
Closest part-family match with prior vendor quotes, lead-time records, and cost history already linked.
Part family Quote history Approved vendor
ALT-2240 Compatible Variant
Alternative sourced variant with similar geometry and a known supplier capable of short-run response.
Alternate part Supplier option
Linked sourcing package
Related vendor records, past lead times, and procurement notes surfaced alongside the part match.
Supplier notes Lead time
Sourcing outcome
faster vendor decisionsSupplier continuity
Known vendors surfaced early
Buyers can start with vendors already connected to similar parts and sourcing history.
Decision speed
Comparable parts + prior quotes
Helps sourcing teams move faster by grounding requests in reusable procurement knowledge.
Sourcing use case
Visual search for sourcing workflows
When sourcing teams can tie incoming parts to similar historical items, they can move more quickly and make better use of supplier knowledge that already exists in the organization.
Find similar sourced parts
Match new requests to visually similar components with existing sourcing history.
Support supplier discovery
Connect part families to vendors with relevant capabilities and prior activity.
Reduce repeated investigation
Reuse prior sourcing knowledge instead of restarting every search from zero.
Sourcing outcomes
Faster vendor matching
Surface supplier context for similar parts.
More informed decisions
Use part similarity and prior history to guide sourcing choices.
Less duplication
Avoid repeating sourcing work that already happened elsewhere.
Better continuity
Keep sourcing knowledge connected to real part geometry and files.
Want to strengthen sourcing search?
VizSeek helps sourcing teams connect part similarity to supplier knowledge.