Automate365 provides a centralized e‑commerce platform that aggregates OEM‑grade automation and control components into a searchable catalog with real‑time inventory visibility. The platform offers automated RFQ, bulk‑order pricing, API integration for ERP procurement, and secure checkout to streamline purchasing for manufacturing engineers, system integrators, and facility‑management teams.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Companies that design, build, or maintain industrial and building‑automation systems often face a fragmented supply chain, with OEM parts scattered across multiple distributors, inconsistent pricing, and limited visibility into inventory levels. This makes procurement time‑consuming, increases total cost of ownership, and can delay project schedules.
Solution
Automate365 operates a centralized e‑commerce platform that aggregates OEM‑grade automation and control components into a single searchable catalog. The site provides real‑time inventory visibility, automated order tracking, and a vendor‑collaboration portal that streamlines quotation, bulk‑order negotiation, and fulfillment. Integrated pricing tiers and wholesale partnership options enable buyers to secure volume discounts while maintaining compliance with industry standards. The platform also offers API endpoints for ERP or procurement software to automate requisition workflows, reducing manual entry and error rates. Secure payment processing and role‑based access controls ensure that transactions meet corporate governance and cybersecurity requirements.
Target Audience
Primary customers are manufacturing engineers, system integrators, and facility‑management procurement teams that require reliable access to OEM automation components for HVAC, building‑automation, and industrial control projects.
Features
- Over 10,000 SKUs spanning actuators, dampers, sensors, controllers, power supplies, safety devices, and robotics, organized by IEC and ANSI classification codes.
- Real‑time stock synchronization with manufacturer and distributor ERP systems via RESTful APIs, delivering up‑to‑the‑minute inventory accuracy.
- Vendor collaboration workspace that supports RFQ generation, price‑quote comparison, and contract‑level discount management.
- Tiered wholesale pricing engine with automated volume‑break calculations and customizable rebate structures.
- Integrated order‑tracking dashboard with barcode scanning, shipment status notifications, and electronic proof‑of‑delivery (e‑POD) integration.
- downloadable 3‑D CAD models, IEC‑type datasheets, and compliance certificates (UL, CE, RoHS) for each component.
- Secure, PCI‑DSS‑compliant checkout with tokenized payment data and role‑based user permissions for multi‑site procurement teams.
- Open API (JSON/HTTPS) for seamless embedding of product search and purchase flows into third‑party procurement or building‑management platforms.