Overview
Seminode is a private supply chain network where companies share material availability, request and send quotes, and place orders with their partners. A handful of concepts underpin everything you do on the platform — understanding them makes the rest of the docs click into place.Nodes
A node is a permissioned database that holds your supply or demand data. You decide which partners can see each node, so the same platform can serve public catalogs and tightly restricted, partner-specific data. Nodes are the foundation you publish listings to. Learn more in Nodes.Networks
A network is the set of connections between your company’s nodes and your partners’ nodes. Building your network — adding partners and granting node permissions — is what turns Seminode from a private database into a live trading channel. Learn more in Partners and Network.Listings
A listing is a single, standardized item of supply or demand data — a part with its quantity, price, lead time, and attributes. Listings are organized into batches when you post them, and they’re what your partners quote against. Learn more in Listings.Quotes
A quote is an offer or counter-offer on a listing. Quotes flow between partners in a thread — request, respond, counter, accept, or reject — and all of that activity lives in your Inbox. Quotes can be routed through approval workflows before they’re sent.Orders
When both parties accept a quote, it becomes an order. Orders track fulfillment from confirmation through completion. Learn more in Orders.New to Seminode? Start with the Quickstart, then follow the guide for your role under Guides by Role — OEM, CM & EMS, or Distributor.