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Silkline Pros and Cons: Top 5 Advantages and Disadvantages

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Users love how Silkline makes procurement seamless and efficient, simplifying the entire process from RFQ to PO. (6 mentions)
Users appreciate the seamless efficiency of Supplier Management in Silkline, simplifying procurement and enhancing vendor interactions. (5 mentions)
Users praise Silkline's exceptional customer support, noting their responsiveness and personalized solutions for diverse needs. (4 mentions)
Users appreciate the ease of use of Silkline, enabling effortless workflows and quick procurement processes. (4 mentions)
Users value the efficiency of Silkline, significantly speeding up procurement processes from RFQ to purchase order. (4 mentions)
Users point out the missing features in Silkline, particularly for complex purchasing and open order management. (3 mentions)
Users find the inefficient processes in Silkline hinder their ability to manage complex purchasing scenarios effectively. (2 mentions)
Users find the complex workflow hinders efficient management and tracking of advanced purchasing and open orders. (1 mentions)
Users note the limited capabilities of Silkline compared to more established platforms, but appreciate ongoing feature updates. (1 mentions)
Users find the limited PO functionality hinders their ability to manage more complex purchasing scenarios effectively. (1 mentions)

5 Pros or Advantages of Silkline

1. Features
Users love how Silkline makes procurement seamless and efficient, simplifying the entire process from RFQ to PO.
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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"The Tool EVERY Buyer Needs!"

What do you like about Silkline?

Sending RFQs is so easy. Once a vendor replies with a quote, it then does all the work of importing cost and lead times. From there, it's simple to ea

Verified User
A

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Excellent piece of software that is lightweight and easy to configure."

What do you like about Silkline?

Silkline is a great tool for PO and Supplier Mangement. The ability to track suppliers' capabilities, documentation, audits, etc. while also having ac

2. Supplier Management
Users appreciate the seamless efficiency of Supplier Management in Silkline, simplifying procurement and enhancing vendor interactions.
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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"The Tool EVERY Buyer Needs!"

What do you like about Silkline?

Sending RFQs is so easy. Once a vendor replies with a quote, it then does all the work of importing cost and lead times. From there, it's simple to ea

Verified User
A

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Excellent piece of software that is lightweight and easy to configure."

What do you like about Silkline?

Silkline is a great tool for PO and Supplier Mangement. The ability to track suppliers' capabilities, documentation, audits, etc. while also having ac

3. Customer Support
Users praise Silkline's exceptional customer support, noting their responsiveness and personalized solutions for diverse needs.
See 4 mentions

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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Excellent piece of software that is lightweight and easy to configure."

What do you like about Silkline?

Silkline is a great tool for PO and Supplier Mangement. The ability to track suppliers' capabilities, documentation, audits, etc. while also having ac

CK

Christian K.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"AI-Powered Supply Chain Software for Advanced Manufacturing"

What do you like about Silkline?

Silkline has streamlined the procurement process, enabling users to rapidly move from request to quote to purchase order in record time - this include

4. Ease of Use
Users appreciate the ease of use of Silkline, enabling effortless workflows and quick procurement processes.
See 4 mentions

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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"The Tool EVERY Buyer Needs!"

What do you like about Silkline?

Sending RFQs is so easy. Once a vendor replies with a quote, it then does all the work of importing cost and lead times. From there, it's simple to ea

CK

Christian K.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"AI-Powered Supply Chain Software for Advanced Manufacturing"

What do you like about Silkline?

Silkline has streamlined the procurement process, enabling users to rapidly move from request to quote to purchase order in record time - this include

5. Efficiency
Users value the efficiency of Silkline, significantly speeding up procurement processes from RFQ to purchase order.
See 4 mentions

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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Excellent piece of software that is lightweight and easy to configure."

What do you like about Silkline?

Silkline is a great tool for PO and Supplier Mangement. The ability to track suppliers' capabilities, documentation, audits, etc. while also having ac

CK

Christian K.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"AI-Powered Supply Chain Software for Advanced Manufacturing"

What do you like about Silkline?

Silkline has streamlined the procurement process, enabling users to rapidly move from request to quote to purchase order in record time - this include

5 Cons or Disadvantages of Silkline

1. Missing Features
Users point out the missing features in Silkline, particularly for complex purchasing and open order management.
See 3 mentions

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Ricky D.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Silkline simplifies the purchasing workflow without demanding buyers/suppliers change their behavior"

What do you dislike about Silkline?

Advanced Purchasing - No functionality to handle more complicated purchasing scenarios, like blanket POs Open order management - there is room for i

Verified User
A

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Excellent piece of software that is lightweight and easy to configure."

What do you dislike about Silkline?

Any new company or product is going to be missing features, however the team is quick to add, fix, or implement their own set of fixes. The most diffi

2. Inefficient Processes
Users find the inefficient processes in Silkline hinder their ability to manage complex purchasing scenarios effectively.
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Ricky D.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Silkline simplifies the purchasing workflow without demanding buyers/suppliers change their behavior"

What do you dislike about Silkline?

Advanced Purchasing - No functionality to handle more complicated purchasing scenarios, like blanket POs Open order management - there is room for i

Verified User
A

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Excellent piece of software that is lightweight and easy to configure."

What do you dislike about Silkline?

Any new company or product is going to be missing features, however the team is quick to add, fix, or implement their own set of fixes. The most diffi

3. Complex Workflow
Users find the complex workflow hinders efficient management and tracking of advanced purchasing and open orders.
See 1 mentions

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RD

Ricky D.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Silkline simplifies the purchasing workflow without demanding buyers/suppliers change their behavior"

What do you dislike about Silkline?

Advanced Purchasing - No functionality to handle more complicated purchasing scenarios, like blanket POs Open order management - there is room for i

4. Limited Capabilities
Users note the limited capabilities of Silkline compared to more established platforms, but appreciate ongoing feature updates.
See 1 mentions

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CK

Christian K.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"AI-Powered Supply Chain Software for Advanced Manufacturing"

What do you dislike about Silkline?

As Silkline is still a newer product, it lacks some of the features that you may find in more mature platforms. That being said, the Silkline team is

5. Limited PO Functionality
Users find the limited PO functionality hinders their ability to manage more complex purchasing scenarios effectively.
See 1 mentions

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RD

Ricky D.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Silkline simplifies the purchasing workflow without demanding buyers/suppliers change their behavior"

What do you dislike about Silkline?

Advanced Purchasing - No functionality to handle more complicated purchasing scenarios, like blanket POs Open order management - there is room for i

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Silkline Reviews (10)

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CK
Head of Operations
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"AI-Powered Supply Chain Software for Advanced Manufacturing"
What do you like best about Silkline?

Silkline has streamlined the procurement process, enabling users to rapidly move from request to quote to purchase order in record time - this includes incorporating AI into their process to easily read and translate quotes so you and your team can focus on solving the important problems. The Silkline team is also responsive in addressing any issues or ingesting feature requests, and they were able to easily migrate our data from our previous supply chain software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Silkline?

As Silkline is still a newer product, it lacks some of the features that you may find in more mature platforms. That being said, the Silkline team is frequently shipping new features and is sensitive to business-critical needs when considering new features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RD
Supply Chain Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Silkline simplifies the purchasing workflow without demanding buyers/suppliers change their behavior"
What do you like best about Silkline?

Easy Buyer Workflow - Multiple RFQs can go out with the click of a button. Quote responses are automatically scanned and relevant fields are populated. Side-by-side comparison of quotes makes PO award selection simple

Relatively easy supplier adoption - communication happens via email without the need for a supplier portal, so nearly all suppliers have no issue accessing and viewing RFQs and POs

Quick (and useful) development implementations and bug fixes - sometimes within minutes

Intuitive UI and learning curve Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Silkline?

Advanced Purchasing - No functionality to handle more complicated purchasing scenarios, like blanket POs

Open order management - there is room for improvement in the workflow to manage and track open orders Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace
UA
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Silkine is a great product for streamlining the RFQ, Ordering, and Order trackinging!"
What do you like best about Silkline?

It feels like a tool that is actually built to help procurement agents! Silkline has been huge for my team in reducing duplicate data entry, and reducing errors. The Silkline team has been amazing at customizing integrations and workflows so that we can do our jobs effectively throughout the entire procurement process. Their customer service is unparalleled. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Silkline?

Silkline is a great product with tons of potential. As an early company there are feature that are still being built out, but overall they are moving very quickly and already offer a ton of value added capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Chip J.
CJ
Chief Executive Officer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Silkline is reshaping the landscape of procurement and supply chain management in manufacturing."
What do you like best about Silkline?

The service and personalized relationship is second to none. The Silkline team truly listens to the needs of your team from high level managerial views, to nit picky personal preferences, and provides solutions in a matter of days. Punching support tickets and hoping for a fix on the next "annual update" is a thing of the past.

In addition, the platform is incredibly user friendly for all levels of "tech savvy", and onboarding is painless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Silkline?

I'm just typing words to meet the minimum character requirement, I couldn't be happier! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RR
Purchasing Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Streamlined Procurement Operations"
What do you like best about Silkline?

Silkline takes supplier management operations out of spreadsheets and email inboxes, while not requiring your vendors to navigate a clunky supplier portal.

It integrated seamlessly with our ERP system, and is a huge asset to our procurement operations.

We use it every day to send and track quote requests to multiple suppliers, handle internal requisitions and approval, track supplier OTD and quality statistics, and order administration (acknowledgements, confirmations, and check-ins.) The support team is top notch in handling any reported issues, which are infrequent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Silkline?

Creating, and testing processes around Silkline took time to establish at first, but have paid massive dividends in our efficiency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace
AA
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Excellent piece of software that is lightweight and easy to configure."
What do you like best about Silkline?

Silkline is a great tool for PO and Supplier Mangement. The ability to track suppliers' capabilities, documentation, audits, etc. while also having access to KPIs like responsiveness, bidding rate, win rate, etc. make establishing or creating a supply base from scratch increasbly easy. Being able to integrate this into your existing ERP and working with the the team on any fixes or features is easy through the team's responsiveness. We use it everyday. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Silkline?

Any new company or product is going to be missing features, however the team is quick to add, fix, or implement their own set of fixes. The most difficult part will be the amount of times you need to rewrite your own internal procedures because they move so fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace
UA
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"The Tool EVERY Buyer Needs!"
What do you like best about Silkline?

Sending RFQs is so easy. Once a vendor replies with a quote, it then does all the work of importing cost and lead times. From there, it's simple to easily cut and send a PO! I also love that I can see when a vendor has viewed messages. The ION integration is also seamless and fantastic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Silkline?

Silkline continues to grow and build out many of our requested features - there are truly no downsides to it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace
UA
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Efficient tool that makes going to work a breeze"
What do you like best about Silkline?

Clean UX that allows me to navigate my requests, orders and supplier updates effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Silkline?

Integrations with existing tools our company uses or might use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sean Y.
SY
Procurement and Project Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Silkline works for everyone"
What do you like best about Silkline?

As our company is not necessarily a buyer or supplier, Silkline allows us the flexibility to work in the "grey area" in between. The ease of use and consistent communication with the team makes it very easy for us to get our jobs done as efficiently as possible. We are in the system all day everyday and the ability to send out RFQs and track our jobs quickly makes our lives so easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Silkline?

The API integration could be better, as we are a broker and not the typical client, there are many reports and things that we would love to build and dont expect Silkline to necessarily have made and ready for us but the API is a little more clunky and complicated than most. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Defense & Space
UD
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Silkline: Seamless Quote-to-Order Conversion for Regulated Businesses"
What do you like best about Silkline?

Silkline has a great ability to to take quotes and automatically convert them into purchase orders. Because they are ITAR and SOC 2 certified, it's a great option for small to mid sized businesses who operate in highly regulated environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Silkline?

None to be honest. It's a great tool with a great team behind it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.