UI Enhancement: Closure Document Status Visibility
This release adds the New Gate UI to make tracking closure requirements faster and clearer.
What’s New
A checkbox is now displayed next to each Closure Document type, showing completion status at a glance.
Status visibility is no longer limited to the progress bar—users can see document completion directly within the Closure Requirements section.
Why it matters
Reduces extra navigation and status checks.
Makes pending and completed documents easier to identify.
Streamlines document upload and closure workflows.
New: My Supplier Detail Page
We’re introducing a redesigned My Supplier Detail Page to make supplier management in MESH Sourcing clearer and more efficient.
What’s New
A simplified supplier view with key company details, locations, and contacts.
Clear separation of buyer-managed supplier data and MESH Supplier profile data (Details, Capabilities, Audits).
Direct link to the supplier’s MESH Supplier Profile for registered suppliers.
Easier supplier onboarding with the ability to add suppliers, manage contacts, set a primary contact, and invite them to RFQs.
Pre-filled supplier registration using buyer-entered data, with information locked as read-only after registration.
Why it matters
Better visibility into supplier information
Faster supplier onboarding and RFQ readiness
New: Personal Email Integration with MESH Portal
You can now configure your personal email ID in the MESH Portal to send personalized system-generated emails.
What’s New
System emails are sent using the user’s configured personal email ID.
Sent emails are visible in the user’s Sent mailbox.
Incoming responses and notifications appear directly in the user’s Inbox.
Why it matters
Creates a more personal and transparent communication experience.
Makes it easier to track sent and received emails in one place.
Improves response rates and collaboration with suppliers and stakeholders.
New: Supplier Location Mapping & Map View in MESH Sourcing
This release adds enhanced MESH Sourcing with mandatory Primary Location capture for all registered and listed companies, enabling accurate supplier visibility on an interactive map.
What’s New
Primary Location is now mandatory for all supplier companies.
Suppliers are displayed on an interactive Google Earth–based map view.
Drop-pin location markers show each supplier’s exact company location.
Buyers can quickly identify, explore, and connect with suppliers by location
Why it matters
Improves supplier discovery and geographic visibility.
Enables faster identification of potential suppliers for new business.
Ensures accurate and consistent supplier location data across the platform.
New: Supplier Qualification in Marketplace Responses
Buyers can now qualify or disqualify suppliers directly while reviewing responses to Bids or RFIs in the Marketplace.
What’s New
Qualify / Disqualify actions available on the Responses page for each supplier.
Email notification sent to suppliers when they are qualified or disqualified for a bid.
Clear UI indicators showing qualified and disqualified suppliers within a bid.
Suppliers can view bids where they have been qualified or disqualified.
Why it matters
Streamlines supplier evaluation and shortlisting.
Improves transparency for suppliers through clear status and notifications.
Reduces clutter and focuses reviewers on response quality and documents.
Supports faster, more informed sourcing decisions.
New: Supplier Block/Unblock from My Bids
Buyers can now block or unblock suppliers directly from the Response tab in My Bids, giving better control over supplier participation in future bids.
What’s New
Block or unblock suppliers using the More (⋯) menu on each supplier response.
Mandatory reason/comment when blocking a supplier.
Blocked supplier responses are clearly marked, grayed out, and listed separately.
Block reasons are visible as tooltips on future responses (who blocked and when).
Internal notifications sent to buyer users when a supplier is blocked or unblocked.
Why it matters
Helps buyers manage supplier participation without disrupting supplier workflows.
Improves internal visibility, traceability, and coordination across buyer teams.
Allows quiet, flexible supplier management for quality, relevance, or timing reasons.
Improved Buyer–Supplier Communication in Marketplace
We’ve enhanced Marketplace communication with contextual chat and discussion access, while removing the legacy Discussion Board for a cleaner, more intuitive experience.
What’s New
Buyers: A chat/discussion icon now appears next to each supplier in the Responses tab, enabling direct, contextual conversations.
Suppliers: A more visible and intuitive option is now available on the bid page to ask questions and communicate with buyers.
Removed: The standalone Discussion Board tab has been retired.
Why it matters
Makes buyer–supplier communication faster and more contextual.
Eliminates confusion about where to ask or respond to questions.
Simplifies the Marketplace UI while improving collaboration.
